Insulation program still viable
02/Nov/2009
The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) said that the adjustment of the insulation rebate to $1200 ensures that the average Australian home can still be insulated with quality product.
Mr D’Arcy, ICANZ CEO said that while larger homes will require an incremental top up by homeowners, the $1200 available is still a very generous rebate, and any incremental costs can be recovered quickly through savings on energy bills.
“Many householders living in an average sized home who are considering insulating their homes under the program can be reassured that high quality product such as glasswool insulation batts can still be installed with no or little investment by the homeowner.
“These products meet the Australian standards, are safe for householders and installers, have lifetime safety and performance warranties, are non-conductive of electricity and are non-combustible or fire safe.”
“The safety and wellbeing of installers and householders must be a priority and we welcome the changes to the requirements for foil insulation,” Mr D’Arcy said.
Mr D’Arcy added that the two quotes system would ensure competition drives the market price.
‘With half a million homes already insulated we are confident that the Federal Government’s Energy Efficient Homes program will see most uninsulated homes retrofitted with insulation.”
“Additionally this program has introduced mandatory training and registration of installers and the introduction of minimum performance standards for the uninsulated homes’ market.
“It has also provided a much need economic stimulus that has not only preserved jobs but created many thousands in the building sector.”
“Once installed correctly, ceiling insulation improves comfort and general wellbeing of home occupants. It also reduces greenhouse emissions and will save hundreds of dollars on heating and cooling costs for the life of the building,” Mr D’Arcy added.
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