Energy Efficient Heating - Boro, NSW 2622

Heating & Split Systems - Boro, NSW 2622

Welcome to the heating guide for Boro, situated in postcode 2622. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (BRAIDWOOD RACECOURSE AWS) at an elevation of 665 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1985 with the latest data recorded in 2023, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -9.8 degrees C, highlighting the necessity for energy-efficient heating systems. During these colder months (June, Juily and August), we see an average minimum temperature of 0.6 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 82.3% and 56% at 3 pm for this period. Together this can significantly affect the comfort levels in your home, making a comprehensive heating system essential not just for warmth but also for managing indoor humidity levels. Additionally, with wind gusts reaching up to 111 km/h in Boro, a robust HVAC system, including options like energy-efficient electric heaters, gas heating or ducted heating, or a more complex hydronic or ducted heating systems, becomes a valuable investment for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.

Temperature & Weather in Boro

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Boro 2622

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Boro 2622

Mean days less than 2°C
Mean days less than 0°C
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Average Number Of Extremely Cold Days

Boro 2622

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Boro 2622

Split system 3 star
Split System 5 star
Split System 7 star
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Estimated daily split system cooling energy consumption

Boro 2622

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Boro

Dawson Heating & Cooling

Dawson Heating & Cooling

98, Yass Road, 2620

Comfort to the Right Degree

Elgas Batemans Bay

Elgas Batemans Bay

21 Kylie Cres, 2536

Stay warm and cozy with Elgas Batemans Bay

ACT Cooling & Heating

ACT Cooling & Heating

51 Monaro Street, 2620

Stay comfortable all year round

Complete HVAC

Complete HVAC

156 Gilmore Rd, 2620

Stay comfortable all year round with Complete HVAC

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Boro
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Boro: Braidwood Racecourse Aws - approx. 4 km

Split System 5 star
6kW Solar System
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Est Daily Split System Heating Offset By Solar Power

Boro 2622

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Boro

Stored Solar

Stored Solar

45 Tantalum Street, 2620

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Island Solar

Island Solar

11 Lorn Road, 2620

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

Hybrid Energy Concepts

Hybrid Energy Concepts

10 Gibraltar Way, 2536

Max Energy Solar

Max Energy Solar

21 Blackall Avenue, 2620

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

Community Heating Statistics - Boro, 2622

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

6°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Boro uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Braidwood Racecourse Aws), which is at an elevation of 665 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 Boro’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

94 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Boro uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Braidwood Racecourse Aws), which is at an elevation of 665 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 Boro will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

82%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Boro uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Braidwood Racecourse Aws), which is at an elevation of 665 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 Boro’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

1,638

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2622 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2622 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

$364 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 365 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 2622, due to an energy-efficient 7-star split system for heating 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 Boro, 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

1,456 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2622, due to the improved energy efficiency of a 7-star rated split system for heating 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 Boro, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

6,564 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2622 each day if all 1642 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Boro, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,638 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2622 each day if all 1642 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating 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 Boro, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$599,326 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2622 each year if all 1642 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating 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 Boro, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,746 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2622 each year if all 1642 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating 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 NSW, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 2622 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

24,496 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2622 each year if all 1642 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating 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 NSW, 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 performance because of improved energy efficiency.

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Car Emissions Equivalent

14,584,240 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2622 each year if all 1642 homes used a 7-star efficient split system or heating 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 NSW, 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 performance because of improved energy efficiency.

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Demographics

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census, postcode 2622, which includes Boro, has a total 1642 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 1547 are houses, each with an average of 1.6 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1428 and with 58% homes mortgaged or rented, investing in energy-efficient heating options is even more essential to help reduce running costs and increase long-term financial savings for homeowners or renters.

When considering the demographics of Boro and 2622 more broadly, we discover there are 331 families with children. At the same time, 25.9% of the 4141 population are over 65 years old, while 1333 people also live with long-term health conditions. So eco-friendly and smart heating systems with advanced thermostats are particularly appealing for those more susceptible to the cold, like families with young children, older adults, and residents living with health conditions.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Boro

Boro, NSW, 2622 experiences a temperate climate with mild winters. The average winter weather in Boro is characterized by cool temperatures and occasional rainfall. The average minimum temperature during the winter months ranges from 2 to 6 degrees Celsius, with the coolest months being June and July. The yearly minimum temperature in Boro can drop to as low as -5 degrees Celsius.

Given the cooler temperatures during winter, heating is essential in Boro to ensure comfort and warmth in homes and businesses. Local heating businesses in Boro offer a wide range of heating solutions, including split systems, which are highly efficient and effective in heating spaces. Split system heating provides both heating and air-conditioning capabilities, making it a versatile option for year-round comfort.

Furthermore, Boro's climate presents an opportunity to harness solar power for heating purposes. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Boro can take advantage of renewable energy to power their heating systems, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources and lowering utility costs.

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