All-Electric Household Monitoring and Evaluation
This project tested the potential of the all-electric home to improve environmental performance, operating costs and occupant comfort compared to a ‘normal’ gas/electric suburban home.
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Residential Energy Monitoring Project (REMP)
This series of projects tested the effectiveness of various energy efficiency retrofit measures in Victorian homes. The project went through several iterations; the success of
Bendigo Heatwave
This project, initiated by the City of Greater Bendigo, sought to reduce the impact of heatwaves on its vulnerable population. The project enlisted the home
Solar and retrofit cost study
This project examined a range of different retrofit options for the DHHS’s extensive range of public housing. The housing was divided into categories and recommendations
Cooling Communities
In partnership with Moreland City Council, AEF retrofitted ten social housing properties in Moreland to improve understanding of the actions required to mitigate impacts of
North-West Housing Adaptation
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has identified a need for increased protection from extreme heat events for its clients in north-west Victoria.
Residential Sustainability Business Case
AEF was commissioned by the Victorian Building Commission to undertake research to investigate the impact of differing levels of residential thermal performance upon energy, financial
Movable units cooling trials
This project was undertaken for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in response to a growing demand for cooling devices within dwellings that
Six star scoping study
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science contracted AEF to undertake a scoping study for an evaluation of the benefits and costs resulting from the
Carlton Housing Redevelopment – Post Occupancy Study
AEF was engaged by Citta and Australand to deliver a suite of Post Occupancy Studies for a major public and private housing redevelopment in Carlton
Energy Efficiency Potential of Victorian Homes
A study by the Australian Energy Foundation for Sustainability Victoria, May 2010. AEF is undertaking a consulting contract with Sustainability Victoria. The research project is