Sustainable Homes Expert Webinars

Resilient South, together with AdaptWest, Resilient East, and Resilient Hills and Coasts are bringing South Australians a series of FREE webinars covering a range of sustainability and climate ready homes topics.

Are you looking for practical steps to cut energy bills and make your home more comfortable all year round?
Have you been thinking of adapting your home or incorporating sustainable design techniques, and using resilient building materials?
Wondering how to use water efficiently inside your home and in your garden?
Are you curious about switching to ‘all electric’ and using renewable energy?
Are you a renter? A home owner? A landlord? Then, this is for you!

The webinars will be presented by sustainable home and energy experts from Renew, who have provided independent information on household sustainability for over 40 years.

Details:
The webinars will be held in 2023 on Zoom, on Tuesday or Thursday nights between 6:30pm-8:00pm. An introduction will be given by a different council each time.

There will be about an hour of expert chat and plenty of time for questions. All webinars are FREE to our communities!

Use the links below or click the image to book your place. You will receive an email confirmation and a calendar invite. Book now and we’ll send you a reminder closer to the event.

**Winter Comfort for Renters**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
Ways to make your rental home more comfortable and cheaper to run. We look at energy saving measures to help you reduce your energy bills, with tips on reading your bills and understanding your usage. We'll also discuss strategies for approaching your landlord for appliance upgrades.
This session is relevant for both renters and landlords.

**Winter Comfort at Home**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
Exploring ways to improve the comfort and efficiency of your home, and which steps to take to save money and stay warmer this winter. We unpack energy saving measures and help you take control of your bills, with tips on reading your bill and understanding your usage.

This session is relevant if you own your own home.

**Electric Vehicles**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
In this webinar we'll be delving into electric vehicles, what sort of home setup is required, and things to look out for when thinking about buying one.

**Buying GreenPower**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
We’ll be exploring GreenPower, the government accredited renewable energy product offered by most electricity retailers to households and businesses in Australia. But what actually is GreenPower, and does it live up to its name? Join to find out more.

**All-Electric Homes**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
Going all-electric is an essential step in making your home as sustainable as it can be. In this session, we detail how and when to transition away from gas, offer tips on creating an efficient all-electric home and outline the benefits, environmentally and economically.

**Designing for Resilience**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
As our climate shifts and energy costs rise, designing homes for resilience is more important than ever. In this session, Brett from Brett Aylen Architecture will explore considerations in the design phase that make a huge difference to the resilience and performance of the final result.

**Building Materials**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
From hempcrete, strawbale, and bricks, rammed earth and everything in-between, picking the right sustainable building material for your home is a time-consuming process. Come along to this online event to find out more.

**Build your team**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
Knowing how to find your team can be overwhelming when planning a renovation, or considering a new build. Making smart choices about who you pick from the very beginning will not only save time and money, but will also allow for the most sustainable approach.

**Water and Greening**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
Greening your property and being clever with water can improve the sustainability and liveability of your property. In this session we share tips to help make sure your home and garden are green and water-wise.

**Got solar, new to batteries**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
If you already have rooftop solar and are considering home battery storage, then this event is for you. Come along to this online event to find out if the return on investment stacks up for you.

**Summer comfort at home**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
With hot weather already upon us, keeping cool is at the front of mind. Improving the energy efficiency of your home this summer will make it more comfortable and cheaper to cool. Join us online to find out more.

**Summer comfort for renters**
**Watch recorded session for free online!**
It can be difficult to keep rental properties cool in summer, but there are tricks to improve the energy efficiency and comfort without breaking the bank. Check out the online recording for ideas how to keep your house cool.

This series is presented by Renew on behalf Resilient East, AdaptWest, Resilient South and Resilient Hills & Coasts. These four Regional Climate Partnerships represent 20 South Australian local governments.