Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Prairie, VIC 3572

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Prairie, VIC 3572

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Prairie, located in postcode 3572. Using the nearest weather station data from ECHUCA AERODROME at an elevation of 96 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1859 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Prairie experiences summers that have reached up to 46.9 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -5.5 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 17.8 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 10.2 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 51% at 9am and 29% 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, Prairie experiences wind speeds of up to 12.3 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 Prairie

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

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

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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)

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Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Prairie

Orr Electrical

4 Hume Street, 3464

Unleash the power of comfort

Longs Echuca Moama

108 Annesley Street, 3564

Stay comfortable, stay cozy.

Thomson's Echuca Electrical

27 Hovell St, 3564

Your trusted electrical and HVAC experts

Thomson's Heating & Cooling

27 Hovell St, 3564

Stay comfortable all year round with Thomson's Heating & Cooling

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Prairie
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Prairie: Echuca Aerodrome - approx. 6.3 km

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

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Featured Solar Installers Servicing Prairie

Solar Run Bendigo & Echuca

233 Anstruther Street, 3564

Combined 20 years worth of experience in the solar business.

Future NRG Echuca

108 Northern Hwy, 3564

Energy solutions for a sustainable future

Hypalyte Electrical

Echuca, 3564

Power your future with solar energy

Norlec Contracting

1070 Hansen Road, 3561

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Prairie, 3572

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

28°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Prairie uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Echuca Aerodrome), which is at an elevation of 96 metres above sea level and started operating in 1859 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Prairie’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

66 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Prairie uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Echuca Aerodrome), which is at an elevation of 96 metres above sea level and started operating in 1859 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 Prairie will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

29%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Prairie uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Echuca Aerodrome), which is at an elevation of 96 metres above sea level and started operating in 1859 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Prairie’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

49

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3572 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3572 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

$712 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 730 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3572, 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 Prairie, 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

2,623 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2920kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3572, 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 Prairie, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

390 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3572 each day if all 50 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 Prairie, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$97 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 50 each day if all Prairie 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 Prairie, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$36,203 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3572 each year if all 50 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 Prairie, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

118 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3572 each year if all 50 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 3572 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

1,400 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3572 each year if all 50 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

1,009,553 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3572 each year if all 50 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

Prairie and the postcode of 3572 has a total 50 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Prairie 50 are houses, 0 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 0 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 38% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 48%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 10%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 0% 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 70% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3572, 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 Prairie

Prairie VIC 3572 is a town located in the state of Victoria, Australia. The town experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Prairie is around 15 degrees Celsius.

The hottest months in Prairie are typically January and February, with average maximum temperatures reaching around 30 degrees Celsius. During these months, the cooling requirements for the town are high, making air conditioning a necessity for residents and businesses.

Local aircon service and installation businesses in Prairie offer a range of cooling solutions, including split system air conditioning. Split systems are ideal for cooling individual rooms or small spaces, providing efficient and targeted cooling. They are also energy-efficient, which is important for reducing electricity bills and minimizing environmental impact.

Furthermore, Prairie is an ideal location for utilizing solar power to power air conditioning units. With its sunny climate, solar panels can generate clean and renewable energy to operate the cooling systems, reducing reliance on the grid and saving on electricity costs.

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