Energy literacy for women and gender diverse people

An informative and comprehensive session on all things home energy efficiency and electrification, tailored specifically for women and gender diverse people.

Learn how simple changes and upgrades to your home can significantly reduce energy use without sacrificing comfort. Discover the benefits of switching to electric appliances and heating/cooling systems, and get the skills to become an advocate for energy-saving practices, inspiring others to join the movement towards a sustainable future.

This free, full-day session is run by local home-energy assessor Lucinda Flynn, and promises to be a supportive and inclusive event where all questions are welcome and everyone will have a chance to participate. Suited to both beginners and those with existing knowledge of energy and electrification, it will be a great opportunity to share ideas, get expert advice, and discover how you can create a comfortable, efficient, and eco-friendly home.

Topics include;

• what ‘energy efficiency’ means with regard to your home and appliances

• how heat moves in and out of our homes and how we can control it

• the difference between power and energy 

• the movement towards all-electric homes: why and how?

• understanding heat pump technology

• identifying upgrade opportunities in a range of areas for all budgets

• the difference between window tinting, film, secondary glazing and double glazing

• how to prioritise upgrades in a way that is unique to your home 

• energy generation and electric vehicles

• rebates, financial incentives, and how to avoid dodgy companies.

Who is it for?

This is an inclusive, non-threatening session that's ideal for women and gender-diverse people off all ages and knowledge levels. It will make attendees more confident in their knowledge of how their home and appliances work so they can make better decisions and even share information with family, friends and the community.

Additional info

• This is an adult-focused session not suited to young children.

• We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event environment for all attendees. If you have accessibility or inclusion concerns regarding this event, contact us about how we can help.

The REthink Nillumbik program is funded by Nillumbik Shire Council and supported by Edendale Community Environment Farm and NECAH (Nillumbik Environment and Climate Action Hub). The project will be delivered by Going Green Solutions and supports Council's climate action goal of net-zero community emissions by 2035.