The Your Sustainable Home Guide is designed to help Wyndham households make practical, informed decisions that improve the efficiency, comfort, and environmental performance of their homes.
Whether you are building a new home, renovating, undertaking small updates, or simply looking to improve your existing home, the guide provides practical advice for every stage of your home journey.
By addressing key areas such as layout planning, insulation and draughtproofing, appliances, materials, and gardens, the guide provides a holistic approach to reducing energy and water use while enhancing everyday living conditions.
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Solar Victoria
Solar Victoria helps Victorians save on their energy bills. Eligible households can receive a rebate of up to $1,400 towards the cost of installing solar panel (PV) systems. The solar panel (PV) rebate is also available for homes under construction and rental properties.
Your Home
Your Home is your guide to building, buying or renovating a home. It shows how to create a comfortable home with low impact on the environment – economical to run, healthier to live in and adaptable to your changing needs.
RENEW
Renew Australia Inc is a national, not-for-profit organisation that inspires, enables, and advocates for people to live sustainably in their homes and communities. Established in 1980, Renew provides expert, independent advice on sustainable solutions for the home to households, government, and industry.
Australian Passivehaus Association
Passivhaus is a tried & tested solution that gives us a range of proven approaches to deliver net-zero-readynew and existing buildings optimised for a decarbonised grid and augmented for occupant health and wellbeing. Passivhaus buildings provide a high level of occupant comfort using very little energy for heating and cooling.
Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ)
The Insulation Council of Australia & New Zealand (ICANZ) focuses on the application of insulation technology to improve energy efficiency in Australia and New Zealand. ICANZ is dedicated to ensuring that the use of the right insulation continues to be one of the single most cost-efficient ways of achieving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Green It Yourself (GIY)
GIY (Green It Yourself) GIY (Green It Yourself) is an educational initiative that empowers people to make their homes and lifestyles more energy-efficient through practical, easy-to-follow DIY projects. By providing clear, step-by-step guidance on sustainable improvements, GIY helps individuals build the confidence and skills to reduce energy use, lower household costs, and make environmentally responsible choices.
Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) provides energy ratings for new homes and is being expanded to include energy ratings for existing homes. This is helping create more energy efficient and comfortable homes that cost less to run and is supporting Australia’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050.
Window Energy Ratings Scheme (WERS)
The Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS) provides a scientifically based, fair and credible rating system for the assessment of window products for their energy efficiency performance.
Australian Glass and Window Association (AGWA)
Australian Glass and Window Association (AGWA) is dedicated to maintaining industry compliance and accreditation, giving you confidence in the skills, experience, and processes of AGWA members, ensuring a superior customer experience with quality products and services.
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS)
The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme helps you choose water- effect household products. The WELS label makes it easier to compare water-efficient products that help you save water and money.
Energy Safe Victoria
Energy Safe Victoria is state’s energy safety regulator, responsible for electricity, gas and pipeline safety.