Energy Efficient Heating - Brit Brit, VIC 3315

Heating & Split Systems - Brit Brit, VIC 3315

Welcome to the heating guide for Brit Brit, situated in postcode 3315. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (CASTERTON SHOWGROUNDS) at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1956 with the latest data recorded in 2018, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -4.6 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 5.3 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 88.3% and 68.7% 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 Brit Brit, 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 Brit Brit

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Brit Brit 3315

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Brit Brit 3315

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

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9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

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

Brit Brit 3315

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Brit Brit

Fox Refrigeration Ltd

19 Abbott St, 3300

Cooling and Heating Specialists

Finchett's Plumbing – Irrigear

135, French Street, 3300

Your Heating and Plumbing Experts

Heating & Solar Production

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

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Brit Brit: Casterton Showgrounds - approx. 9 km

Split System 5 star
6kW Solar System
16.016.012.012.08.08.04.04.00.00.0Split System 5 StarJanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec45.045.036.036.027.027.018.018.09.09.00.00.06kW Solar System
Est Daily Split System Heating Offset By Solar Power

Brit Brit 3315

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Brit Brit

Creek Electrical Services

287 Mill Road, 3300

Power your home with the sun's energy

Ted Finchett

135 135 French Street, 3300

Power your life with the sun's energy

Community Heating Statistics - Brit Brit, 3315

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

5°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Brit Brit uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Casterton Showgrounds), which is at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level and started operating in 1956 with the latest data recorded in 2018, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Brit Brit’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

17 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Brit Brit uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Casterton Showgrounds), which is at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level and started operating in 1956 with the latest data recorded in 2018, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Brit Brit will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

61%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Brit Brit uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Casterton Showgrounds), which is at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level and started operating in 1956 with the latest data recorded in 2018, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Brit Brit’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

490

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3315 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3315 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

$313 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 456.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3315, 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 Brit Brit, 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

497 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1825kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3315, 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 Brit Brit, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

1,025 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3315 each day if all 714 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 Brit Brit, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$595 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3315 each day if all 714 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 Brit Brit, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$103,031 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3315 each year if all 714 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 Brit Brit, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

237 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3315 each year if all 714 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 VIC, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 3315 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

4,688 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3315 each year if all 714 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 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 performance because of improved energy efficiency.

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Car Emissions Equivalent

2,853,354 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3315 each year if all 714 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 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 performance because of improved energy efficiency.

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Demographics

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census, postcode 3315, which includes Brit Brit, has a total 714 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 688 are houses, each with an average of 1.8 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1068 and with 66% 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 Brit Brit and 3315 more broadly, we discover there are 113 families with children. At the same time, 27.6% of the 1686 population are over 65 years old, while 580 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 Brit Brit

Brit Brit, located in VIC, 3315, experiences a cool temperate climate with mild summers and cold winters. The average winter weather in Brit Brit is characterized by low temperatures and occasional frost. The average minimum temperature ranges from 4°C in June to 9°C in August. The yearly minimum temperature can drop as low as -2°C, making heating a necessity for the residents.

When it comes to meeting the heating requirements in Brit Brit, split system heating is an excellent choice. Split systems provide both heating and cooling options, making them versatile for year-round comfort. They are energy-efficient and offer precise temperature control, ensuring optimal comfort while reducing energy consumption.

Considering the possibility of using solar power to power the split system heating unit, residents of Brit Brit can take advantage of the abundant sunlight in the region. Solar panels can be installed to harness solar energy, reducing reliance on traditional power sources and promoting sustainability.

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