Renters' Home Energy Program
The free Renters' Home Energy Program is an easy way to help you make better energy choices. If you're a renter in the ACT, you can book a free home energy assessment. You'll get expert advice, in-person or over-the-phone, to help you make your rental home more comfortable while reducing your energy use and costs.
About the program
The Renters' Home Energy Program is a free and easy way to:
- save on your home energy bills,
- get tips on the quickest, cheapest and best ways to reduce energy use,
- make your rental home more comfortable without using more gas or electricity, and
- find out ways to reduce your impact on the environment.
Who can take part
The program is for anyone living in a rented home in the ACT.
If you own a home in Canberra, please visit the Sustainable Home Advice Program.
If you're a pensioner or concession card holder, please visit the Home Energy Efficiency Program.
How it works
You can choose to get a free home energy assessment and expert advice either in person or over the phone. You can also choose to use our free online webtool to do your own assessment.
In-person or over-the-phone
An independent energy expert will call you or come to your rental home to do a free 60-minute home energy assessment with you.
The expert will talk through each part of the rental home with you. They'll suggest actions you can take as a renter to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable. Depending on the season, you may also receive a range of free energy saving materials to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your home.
For a limited time, participants of the free renter's in-person or over-the-phone energy assessment receive a free heated throw rug.
To request a booking, please contact us.
Online
If you would prefer to do your own self-assessment, you can use the Renters’ Home Energy Webtool, which is a series of online questions. It takes about 30-60 minutes to complete.
It'll ask straightforward questions about your rental home and bills. You'll get a tailored list of actions you can take to make your home more comfortable and to reduce your energy use and costs. No free energy saving materials are associated with this service.
Heated throw rugs are not provided for online webtool assessments.
Cost
The Renters' Home Energy Program is free.
Why it's important
Household energy use contributes about 20% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn what you can do to save on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Gas and electricity are the main types of energy used in Canberra homes. As a renter, you may not have a choice of heating, cooling, cooking or hot water systems, but there are still many actions you can take to reduce your energy costs.
The ACT is committed to net zero emissions by 2045. One way to help reach this goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from household energy. It'll ensure a cleaner, greener future for everyone in Canberra.
Contact us
Request a booking for a FREE renters' home energy assessment.
Alternatively, you can book a renters' home energy assessment by:
- Calling the ACT Sustainable Home Advice Line: 1300 141 777
- Email: SustainableHomeAdviceProgram@act.gov.au
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.