Katoomba Cottage 2024

Katoomba Cottage

We have electrified our traditional mountains cottage while undertaking minor renovations. This has made our home more comfortable to live in, cheaper to run and reduced its carbon emissions.

Sustainability features we included:
– ceiling and underfloor insulation. We fortunately already had wall insulation installed.
– 9.68 kW solar system
– upgrade to 3 phase power
– induction cooktop
– 7-star fridge
– LED lights
– multi-split reverse cycle air-conditioning system (mostly floor-based consoles)
– heat pump hot water system
– low VOC paint
– respraying bath, kitchen splashback and old bathroom wall tiles rather than removing and replacing them

We also buy 100% GreenPower renewable electricity to match our limited grid electricity usage.

We have not yet had a full year of bills but estimate we’ll save $1,200-$1,600 a year in energy savings.

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2024
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Cross ventilation
      Deciduous planting around house
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Split system airconditioner
    • Water heating:
    • Hot water heat pump
    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Low flow shower heads
    • Energy Efficient Lighting
    • LED lights throughout
      Natural daylight
    • Window Protection:
    • Deciduous tree/vegetation
      Drapes/curtains
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Bath
      Tiles
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
      Internal walls
      Floor
    • Floor Type:
    • Bulk - polystyrene board
    • Internal Walls Insulation Type:
    • Bulk – glass wool
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Solar PV grid connect
    • Size of PV system:
    • 9.68
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Estimate of annual savings:
    • $1500
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 110 m2 approximately
    • BAL Rating
    • No BAL rating requirements at time of construction
    • Roof
    • Metal (Colorbond)
    • Wall Materials
    • Lightweight construction (timber frame)
      Timber
    • Window and Door Types
    • Double hung
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 3
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 1
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Composting
      Native plants
    • Waste Reduction Practices:
    • Compost all food scraps
      Recycle
      Repair
      Swap with friends and neighbours
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Indoor plants for air filtration
      Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
      Natural fibre furnishings
      Natural light and ventilation
Location
Katoomba NSW 2780
    • Housing Type:
    • Standalone House
    • Project Type:
    • Retrofit/addition

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