Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Dockers Plains, VIC 3678

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Dockers Plains, VIC 3678

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Dockers Plains, located in postcode 3678. Using the nearest weather station data from EDI UPPER at an elevation of 365 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1985 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Dockers Plains experiences summers that have reached up to 43.8 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.4 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 13.4 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 8 days less than 2 degrees C. These fluctuations underscore the importance of a reliable air conditioning service that can handle both extremes.

In the hotter months, we notice an average humidity level around 62% at 9am and 38% at 3pm, which can significantly impact home comfort on hot days. So a well-rounded Aircon system won't just keep your home cool, it will also help manage these humidity levels. Additionally, Dockers Plains experiences wind speeds of up to 7.2 km/h, making a smart HVAC system, Split System Air Conditioner, Evaporative Cooler, or Ducted Air Conditioning that can adjust to external factors an excellent investment.

Temperature & Weather in Dockers Plains

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Dockers Plains 3678

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Dockers Plains 3678

Avg Days Over 30°C
Avg Days Over 35°C
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Average Number of Hot Days

Dockers Plains 3678

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

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3 Star Energy Rating
5 Star Energy Rating
7 Star Energy Rating
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Energy Consumption (kW)

Dockers Plains 3678

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Dockers Plains

Inafix Services

885 Buffalo River Road, 3737

Stay comfortable all year round with Inafix Services

Mansfield Climate Control

1471 Old Tolmie Rd, 3723

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Badrock Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

29, Bakers Gully Road, 3741

Your comfort is our priority

O"Brien Plumbing & Air Conditioning

17 -19 Muntz Street, 3677

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Dockers Plains
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Dockers Plains: Edi Upper - approx. 9.5 km

Split System 5 Star
6kW Solar System
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Offset By Solar Power

Dockers Plains 3678

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Dockers Plains

Urban Renewables

8 Wonga Park Drive, 3678

Smart solar energy.

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

50 Thomas Street, 3677

For all your solar power and electrical needs.

Hines Electrix

63 Odonnell Avenue, 3737

Powering your future with the sun

Solahart Albury Wodonga

34 Browning Street, 3677

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Dockers Plains, 3678

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

27°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Dockers Plains uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Edi Upper), which is at an elevation of 365 metres above sea level and started operating in 1985 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Dockers Plains’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

40 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Dockers Plains uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Edi Upper), which is at an elevation of 365 metres above sea level and started operating in 1985 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Dockers Plains will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

41%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Dockers Plains uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Edi Upper), which is at an elevation of 365 metres above sea level and started operating in 1985 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Dockers Plains’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

2,328

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3678 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3678 include Separate houses, Semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses, flats or apartments, and other dwelling types, which we have combined into a single number called homes.

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Retail Value of Electricity Saved

$541 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 547.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3678, due to an energy-efficient 7-star air conditioning split system compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. This average yearly saving per home includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Dockers Plains, assumptions about the homes in this location, and estimates an average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh throughout this period.

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Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

2,124 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2190kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3678, due to the improved energy efficiency of a 7-star rated air conditioning system when compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. The total kilowatts saved by each home on average includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Dockers Plains, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

14,298 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3678 each day if all 2394 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Dockers Plains, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$3,525 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2394 each day if all Dockers Plains homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Dockers Plains, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,310,649 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3678 each year if all 2394 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Dockers Plains, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

4,286 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3678 each year if all 2394 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in VIC, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 3678 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

60,856 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3678 each year if all 2394 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in VIC, then converted to the equivalent number of mature trees capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide pollution equal to the amount of CO2 saved (14 trees per tonne of CO2). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Car Emissions Equivalent

36,261,852 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3678 each year if all 2394 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in VIC, then converted to the equivalent number of kilometres driven worth of car emissions driven by an average car equal to the amount of CO2 saved (120g of CO2 per km driven). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Demographics

Dockers Plains and the postcode of 3678 has a total 2394 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Dockers Plains 2367 are houses, 5 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 0 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 49% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 39%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 11%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 1% of census results did not specify the number of bedrooms

Typically we see that the bigger the home, then the more it costs to heat and cool, and with 2.5 number of people per household and with 88% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3678, investing in energy-efficient air conditioning will make a significant difference to energy savings here.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Dockers Plains

Dockers Plains, located in VIC 3678, experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Dockers Plains is around 15 degrees Celsius. The hottest month is typically January, with an average maximum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, making efficient cooling systems a necessity.

For the residents of Dockers Plains, split system cooling is an ideal solution to beat the summer heat. Split systems provide efficient and effective cooling, allowing residents to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. These systems are also energy-efficient, making them a cost-effective choice for cooling needs.

With the increasing focus on sustainability, residents in Dockers Plains can also consider using solar power to power their split system cooling units. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and lower their energy bills, while still enjoying the benefits of a cool and comfortable home.

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