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What does it mean to install basic energy efficient products?
Installing basic energy efficient products refers to the replacement of inefficient products or systems with those that use less energy, reducing energy consumption and costs. This process includes selecting the right products, preparing the site for installation, installing the products according to industry standards, and potentially providing follow-up maintenance and support.
Essentially this is similar to delivering deep energy upgrades, however the level of ambition is lower, in that the group may only deal with a narrow range of measures requiring specific skills, like as draft proofing or efficient light fixtures.
Benefits of installing basic energy efficient products
As for deep energy upgrades, the goal of installing energy efficient products is to reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, and improve overall energy efficiency.
Many of these appliances or measures may be subsidised by state energy certificate schemes (see guides and resources), which makes them more cost effective for customers, and easier for groups to promote.
Some challenges of installing basic energy efficient products
Depending on the type of products selected, specialised skills or knowledge may be required. This will be relatively more manageable for a community group to manage outright, relative to deep energy upgrades.
Energy-using appliances tend to be replaced at their end-of-life, and thus if potential customers are approached when their appliances are still in working order, they may not be willing or ready to undertake these investments. This does not apply to measures such as draft proofing.
When is installing basic energy efficient products a good choice?
When the level of ambition or resourcing of the group is limited, a more manageable and targeted approach to energy upgrades may be preferable.
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