Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Rainbow, VIC 3424

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Rainbow, VIC 3424

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Rainbow, located in postcode 3424. Using the nearest weather station data from BEULAH at an elevation of 90 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1896 and the latest recorded data in 2021, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Rainbow experiences summers that have reached up to 46.7 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -3.9 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 18.2 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 8.8 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 48% at 9am and 27% 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, Rainbow experiences wind speeds of up to 12.1 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 Rainbow

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Rainbow 3424

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Rainbow 3424

Avg Days Over 30°C
Avg Days Over 35°C
20.020.015.015.010.010.05.05.00.00.0# daysJanuaryJanuaryFebruaryFebruaryMarchMarchAprilAprilMayMayJuneJuneJulyJulyAugustAugustSeptemberSeptemberOctoberOctoberNovemberNovemberDecemberDecember
Average Number of Hot Days

Rainbow 3424

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Rainbow 3424

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

Rainbow 3424

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Rainbow
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Rainbow: Beulah - approx. 409 m

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

Rainbow 3424

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Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Rainbow, 3424

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

29°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Rainbow uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Beulah), which is at an elevation of 90 metres above sea level and started operating in 1896 with the latest data recorded in 2021, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Rainbow’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 Rainbow uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Beulah), which is at an elevation of 90 metres above sea level and started operating in 1896 with the latest data recorded in 2021, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Rainbow will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

30%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Rainbow uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Beulah), which is at an elevation of 90 metres above sea level and started operating in 1896 with the latest data recorded in 2021, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Rainbow’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

320

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3424 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3424 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

$730 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 3424, 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 Rainbow, 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

2,920 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2920kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3424, 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 Rainbow, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

2,560 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3424 each day if all 320 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 Rainbow, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$640 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 320 each day if all Rainbow 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 Rainbow, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$233,600 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3424 each year if all 320 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 Rainbow, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

776 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3424 each year if all 320 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 3424 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

10,858 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3424 each year if all 320 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

6,463,040 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3424 each year if all 320 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

Rainbow and the postcode of 3424 has a total 320 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Rainbow 309 are houses, 9 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 0 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 26% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 54%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 19%. 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 2.2 number of people per household and with 83% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3424, 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 Rainbow

Rainbow VIC 3424 is a charming town located in Victoria, Australia. The town experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons throughout the year. Summers are generally warm and dry, while winters are mild and relatively wet.

The average maximum temperature in Rainbow varies throughout the year. In January, which is the hottest month, the average maximum temperature reaches around 31 degrees Celsius. February and December also experience high temperatures, with averages of 29 and 28 degrees Celsius respectively. The coolest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 13 degrees Celsius.

Given the warm summers in Rainbow, cooling systems are essential for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. One popular option is split system air conditioning, which provides efficient cooling and heating. Split systems are ideal for individual rooms or small spaces, allowing for customized temperature control. Additionally, they are energy-efficient and can be powered by solar energy, reducing both the environmental impact and electricity costs.

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