Energy Efficient Heating - Hillgrove, NSW 2350

Heating & Split Systems - Hillgrove, NSW 2350

Welcome to the heating guide for Hillgrove, situated in postcode 2350. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (ARMIDALE (RADIO STATION 2AD)) at an elevation of 980 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1857 with the latest data recorded in 1997, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -9.3 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 1 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 76.3% and 54.7% 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 km/h in Hillgrove, 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 Hillgrove

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Hillgrove 2350

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Hillgrove 2350

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

Hillgrove 2350

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Hillgrove 2350

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

Hillgrove 2350

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Hillgrove

Lindsay Snell Plumbing Armidale

Lindsay Snell Plumbing Armidale

3 /225 Mann Street, 2350

Your reliable plumbing experts in Armidale

Faircloth & Reynolds New England NSW

Faircloth & Reynolds New England NSW

1 / 233, Mann Street, 2350

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Catering Equipment Specialists

JD Morton Electrical

JD Morton Electrical

345 Beardy St, 2350

Reliable Electrical Solutions for Your Home and Business

Asciak Solar Air Heating

Asciak Solar Air Heating

25 McCarthy Cres, 2350

Efficient. Sustainable. Comfortable. Choose Asciak Solar Air Heating.

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Hillgrove
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hillgrove: Armidale (radio Station 2ad) - approx. 710 m

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

Hillgrove 2350

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Hillgrove

Kelso Services

Kelso Services

Armidale, 2350

Powering your future with sustainable solutions

New England Solar

New England Solar

110 Taylor Street, 2350

Power your home with clean, renewable energy

Beyond fossil fuel solutions

Beyond fossil fuel solutions

Armidale, 2350

Power your future with clean energy

Neal Howards Electrical Service

Neal Howards Electrical Service

129 129 Bridge Street, 2358

Power your life with the sun's energy!

Community Heating Statistics - Hillgrove, 2350

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

6°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Hillgrove uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Armidale (radio Station 2ad)), which is at an elevation of 980 metres above sea level and started operating in 1857 with the latest data recorded in 1997, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Hillgrove’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

76 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Hillgrove uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Armidale (radio Station 2ad)), which is at an elevation of 980 metres above sea level and started operating in 1857 with the latest data recorded in 1997, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Hillgrove will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

76%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Hillgrove uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Armidale (radio Station 2ad)), which is at an elevation of 980 metres above sea level and started operating in 1857 with the latest data recorded in 1997, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Hillgrove’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

9,819

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2350 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2350 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

$362 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 2350, 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 Hillgrove, 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

1,431 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2350, 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 Hillgrove, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

39,363 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2350 each day if all 9848 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 Hillgrove, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$9,819 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2350 each day if all 9848 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 Hillgrove, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$3,594,491 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2350 each year if all 9848 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 Hillgrove, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

10,467 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2350 each year if all 9848 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 2350 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

146,915 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2350 each year if all 9848 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

87,469,907 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2350 each year if all 9848 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 2350, which includes Hillgrove, has a total 9848 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 8238 are houses, each with an average of 2.1 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1459 and with 55% 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 Hillgrove and 2350 more broadly, we discover there are 2390 families with children. At the same time, 18.4% of the 26911 population are over 65 years old, while 7976 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 Hillgrove

Hillgrove, located in NSW, 2350, experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. The average winter weather in Hillgrove is mild, with temperatures ranging from 5 to 15 degrees Celsius. The coolest months are June and July, with average minimum temperatures dropping to around 2 degrees Celsius.

With such cool temperatures during winter, heating is essential for the comfort of residents in Hillgrove. Local heating businesses in the area offer a range of options to meet the heating requirements of the town. One popular choice is split system heating, which provides both heating and cooling capabilities. Split systems are energy-efficient and can be controlled individually, allowing residents to adjust the temperature to their preference.

Furthermore, Hillgrove's climate makes it an ideal location for utilizing solar power to power heating units. Solar panels can be installed to generate electricity, reducing reliance on the grid and lowering energy costs. Local heating businesses can provide expert advice on incorporating solar power into heating systems, ensuring both comfort and sustainability for the residents of Hillgrove.

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