Energy Efficient Heating - Apollo Bay, TAS 7150

Heating & Split Systems - Apollo Bay, TAS 7150

Welcome to the heating guide for Apollo Bay, situated in postcode 7150. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (PORT ARTHUR (PALMERS LOOKOUT)) at an elevation of 192 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1980 with the latest data recorded in 2009, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -0.5 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 5.8 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 75% and 70% 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 Apollo Bay, 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 Apollo Bay

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Apollo Bay 7150

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Apollo Bay 7150

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

Apollo Bay 7150

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Apollo Bay 7150

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

Apollo Bay 7150

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Apollo Bay

Airtek Services

Airtek Services

3137 Main Road, 7022

Experience comfort at its finest

Ashlin Air & Gas

Ashlin Air & Gas

37 Aruma Street, 7018

Stay warm, stay comfortable, choose Ashlin Air & Gas

Independent Electrical Contractors

Independent Electrical Contractors

Affordable high-end electrical services for your comfort

Water Tanks Tasmania

Water Tanks Tasmania

7 76 Mornington Rd, 7018

Sustainable water storage solutions for Tasmania

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Apollo Bay
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Apollo Bay: Port Arthur (palmers Lookout) - approx. 4.5 km

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

Apollo Bay 7150

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Apollo Bay

Marshall Solar and Energy

Marshall Solar and Energy

96 Clarence Street, 7018

Sailing Solar

Sailing Solar

3/22 Maxwells Road, 7170

Tassie Owned & Operated

Ultra Greensun Solar

Ultra Greensun Solar

3 Ocean Grove, 7173

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

TDK Electrical Contracting

TDK Electrical Contracting

217 Grices Road, 7017

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Heating Statistics - Apollo Bay, 7150

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

0°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Apollo Bay uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Port Arthur (palmers Lookout)), which is at an elevation of 192 metres above sea level and started operating in 1980 with the latest data recorded in 2009, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Apollo Bay’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

0 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Apollo Bay uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Port Arthur (palmers Lookout)), which is at an elevation of 192 metres above sea level and started operating in 1980 with the latest data recorded in 2009, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Apollo Bay will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

0%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Apollo Bay uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Port Arthur (palmers Lookout)), which is at an elevation of 192 metres above sea level and started operating in 1980 with the latest data recorded in 2009, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Apollo Bay’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

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Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 7150 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 7150 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

$0 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 912.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 7150, 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 Apollo Bay, 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

0 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 3650kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 7150, 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 Apollo Bay, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

0 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 7150 each day if all 1224 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 Apollo Bay, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$0 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 7150 each day if all 1224 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 Apollo Bay, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$0 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 7150 each year if all 1224 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 Apollo Bay, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

0 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 7150 each year if all 1224 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 TAS, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 7150 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

0 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 7150 each year if all 1224 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 TAS, 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

0 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 7150 each year if all 1224 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 TAS, 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 7150, which includes Apollo Bay, has a total 1224 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 1194 are houses, each with an average of 1.4 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1435 and with 51% 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 Apollo Bay and 7150 more broadly, we discover there are 264 families with children. At the same time, 23.9% of the 3191 population are over 65 years old, while 1051 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 Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay, located in TAS, 7150, experiences a mild and temperate climate throughout the year. The average winter weather in Apollo Bay is characterized by cool temperatures and occasional rainfall. The coldest months are typically June, July, and August, with average minimum temperatures ranging from 6°C to 9°C.

With these cooler temperatures, residents of Apollo Bay often rely on heating systems to keep their homes comfortable. Split system heating is a popular choice in the area due to its energy efficiency and versatility. These systems provide both heating and cooling capabilities, making them suitable for year-round use. Local heating businesses in Apollo Bay offer a wide range of options for HVAC installation, including split systems that are tailored to meet the specific needs of each home.

For those looking to reduce their environmental impact, solar power can be an excellent option to power a split system heating unit. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops to harness the abundant sunlight in Apollo Bay, providing a sustainable and cost-effective source of energy. Local heating businesses can also assist with the installation of solar panels, ensuring a seamless integration with the heating system.

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