Renters' Home Energy Program
If you’re a renter in the ACT, you can book a free home energy assessment to help you make smart energy choices. We can help you make your home more comfortable while reducing your energy use and associated costs. Get free expert advice online, in-person or over-the-phone.
Who can take part
The program is for anyone living in a rented home in the ACT.
If you own your home in Canberra, you can use the online tool or contact the Sustainable Home Advice Program and ask for a free home energy assessment for homeowners.
If you're a pensioner or concession card holder, please visit the Home Energy Efficiency Program.
Cost
The Renters' Home Energy Program is free.
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
- reduce your impact on the environment.
How it works
You can choose to get a free home energy assessment in your home or over the phone or do it yourself and use our online tool.
In-person or over-the-phone
An expert assessor will either come to your home or call you as part of a free 60-minute service.
They'll suggest actions you can take as a renter to make your home more energy efficient.
For a limited time, participants taking part in the free Renters’ Home Energy Assessment in-person or over-the-phone receive a free heated throw rug. Please note, heated throw rugs are not provided for online webtool assessments.
To request a booking, please contact us or complete the online booking form.
Online
The Renters’ Home Energy Webtool is a series of online questions that takes about 30 minutes to complete.
The webtool asks straightforward questions about your home.
After submitting your responses, you'll receive a tailored list of actions to make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy use and costs.
Why it's important
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.
The Renters’ Home Energy Program will help you learn what you can do to save money on energy bills while creating a healthier environment.
Household energy use contributes about 20% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Contact us
Please complete the booking form and our team will contact you about an in-person or over-the-phone Renters Home Energy Assessment within 5 business days.
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.