Energy Efficient Heating - Port Welshpool, VIC 3965

Heating & Split Systems - Port Welshpool, VIC 3965

Welcome to the heating guide for Port Welshpool, situated in postcode 3965. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (OLSENS BRIDGE (MORWELL RIVER PRISON)) at an elevation of 183 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1951 with the latest data recorded in 2002, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -7 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 2.6 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 89% and 77% 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 Port Welshpool, 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 Port Welshpool

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Port Welshpool 3965

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Port Welshpool 3965

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

Port Welshpool 3965

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Port Welshpool 3965

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

Port Welshpool 3965

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Port Welshpool

Leongatha Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning

Leongatha Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning

32 Yarragon Rd, 3953

Stay comfortable all year round

Korumburra Climate and Building Services

Korumburra Climate and Building Services

LEONGATHA, 3953

Stay comfortable all year round

Yarram Betta - Furniture, Bedding & Electrical Appliances

Yarram Betta - Furniture, Bedding & Electrical Appliances

262 Commercial Rd, 3971

Quality Furniture, Bedding & Electrical Appliances

Stuart Slee Airconditioning and Refrigeration

Stuart Slee Airconditioning and Refrigeration

16 Tilson Ct, 3953

Your Trusted Air Conditioning and Heating Experts

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Port Welshpool
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Port Welshpool: Olsens Bridge (morwell River Prison) - approx. 5.4 km

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

Port Welshpool 3965

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Port Welshpool

Johnoelec

Johnoelec

Foster, 3960

Empowering Homes with Solar Energy

GDR Electrical Services

GDR Electrical Services

Hallston, 3953

Powering South Gippsland with reliable electrical solutions

Mossy’s Electrical VIC

Mossy’s Electrical VIC

788 South Gippsland Highway, 3971

Power your home with the sun's energy

JMC Electrics

JMC Electrics

Tarwin Lower, 3956

Powering your home with clean energy

Community Heating Statistics - Port Welshpool, 3965

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

6°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Port Welshpool uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Olsens Bridge (morwell River Prison)), which is at an elevation of 183 metres above sea level and started operating in 1951 with the latest data recorded in 2002, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Port Welshpool’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

67 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Port Welshpool uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Olsens Bridge (morwell River Prison)), which is at an elevation of 183 metres above sea level and started operating in 1951 with the latest data recorded in 2002, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Port Welshpool will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

89%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Port Welshpool uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Olsens Bridge (morwell River Prison)), which is at an elevation of 183 metres above sea level and started operating in 1951 with the latest data recorded in 2002, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Port Welshpool’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

105

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3965 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3965 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

$545 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 547.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3965, 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 Port Welshpool, 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

2,176 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2190kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3965, 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 Port Welshpool, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

633 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3965 each day if all 106 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 Port Welshpool, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$158 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3965 each day if all 106 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 Port Welshpool, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$58,021 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3965 each year if all 106 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 Port Welshpool, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

192 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3965 each year if all 106 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 3965 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

2,683 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3965 each year if all 106 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

1,605,568 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3965 each year if all 106 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 3965, which includes Port Welshpool, has a total 106 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 100 are houses, each with an average of 0.8 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 909 and with 38% 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 Port Welshpool and 3965 more broadly, we discover there are 3 families with children. At the same time, 45.9% of the 220 population are over 65 years old, while 82 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 Port Welshpool

Port Welshpool, located in Victoria (postcode 3965), experiences a temperate climate with mild winters and moderate rainfall. The average winter weather in Port Welshpool is characterized by cool temperatures and occasional rainfall. The average minimum temperature ranges from 6°C to 9°C during the winter months, with July being the coolest month.

With the cooler temperatures in Port Welshpool, having an efficient heating system is essential to keep homes and businesses comfortable. Local heating businesses in Port Welshpool offer a range of heating solutions, including split system heating. Split systems provide both heating and cooling, making them versatile for year-round use. They are energy-efficient and can be controlled individually, allowing for personalized comfort in different areas of a building.

Considering the abundant sunshine in Port Welshpool, harnessing solar power to run a split system heating unit is a sustainable and cost-effective option. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy bills. Local heating businesses can provide expert advice on the installation of solar-powered split system heating, ensuring optimal efficiency and comfort.

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