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Scorecard Update: October - December 2024
Year in review...
2024 was another successful year for Scorecard
We would like to thank our assessors for all they do to support Australian households to save money and live more comfortably.
Collectively we have achieved a lot this year, the highlights are listed below!
2024 Scorecard achievements
⭐ Supported the introduction of new local government and community organisation programs across Australia, including, Kempsey Shire Council in NSW, City of West Torrens in SA and, Geelong Sustainability in VIC
⭐ Partnered with the Castlemaine Institute and the Resilient Building Council for their ongoing Whole of home resilience project delivering free energy efficiency and resilience home assessments to 150 households in Mount Alexander Shire.
⭐ Celebrated 12 months of discounted Scorecard assessments under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. Since the activity commenced, over 2,000 discounted assessments have been finalised which represents 88% of all Victorian assessments!
⭐ Supported the NSW governments Baseline project which aimed to
measure the current average energy performance of just over 1000 existing homes across the state.
⭐ Engaged with a broad range of stakeholders during the year through participation on panels, bilateral meetings and presentations including to the 18th Annual Otago Energy Research Centre Symposium in New Zealand.
⭐ Launched the Scorecard blog across our social media channels, Facebook and LinkedIn to support those interested in the Scorecard program and energy efficiency by providing technical content in an accessible way.
⭐ Launched the Make your home all-electric webpage and a series of all-electric case study videos to support householders make the switch to an all-electric home, across Scorecard's social media channels, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
⭐ Outstanding customer survey results showing that 91% of Scorecard customers are taking action as a result of their Scorecard assessment.
⭐ Finalised the 10,000th Scorecard assessment. That number has now grown to over 11,500 assessments across Australia.
⭐ Supported 45 applicants through Scorecard training and grew the assessor community from 124 to 153 accredited assessors.
Looking to make a change in 2025?
Want to save on energy bills and live more comfortably?
Scorecard will help you understand how energy is used in your home and what you can do to start saving money and live more comfortably. Or maybe you plan to transition to an all-electric home.
Whatever your energy efficiency goals, your Scorecard assessor will provide advice customised to your home and your circumstances, so you can plan for success.
Why not book your Scorecard assessment today and make 2025 the year of energy efficiency!
Looking to do something new in 2025?
Consider becoming a Scorecard assessor. There are many benefits like:
- flexibility to work when you like
- a national program that supports you to work anywhere in Australia
- ongoing support including:
- mentoring
- free ongoing access to our assessor helpdesk
- marketing materials, and more
- Scorecard software training and exams available at no cost
- joining a growth industry
- making a positive impact on people’s lives, and the planet.
There are 6 ways you can enter the Scorecard accreditation process. There are options for everyone, whether you are new to the industry, have recognised qualifications or are an experienced home energy assessor.
Scorecard training and exams are delivered online which makes it easy to access wherever you are.
Assessors in the wild!
Tim Forcey - My Efficient Electric Home
Tim Forcey is a Scorecard assessor based in Melbourne.
He has written a great resource for homeowners and renters, providing tips and strategies on how to convert their home into an efficient, healthy and comfortable space suitable for our all-electric future. Tim has now sold over 10,000 copies of his book.
The Scorecard team recently got in touch with Tim to understand a little more about why he wrote 'My Efficient Electric Home
Why did you decide to write this book?
Because the publisher from Murdoch Books (a division of Allen and Unwin) asked me to, after hearing me on a Design Files podcast… where I was conversationally describing the suggestions I make to clients during my consults. I had thought, a few years ago, to maybe write a self-published e-book. I was never going to chase some publishing business to try to convince them the book would be a good idea. Anyway, it was easy to say yes when the publisher rang me. Having had chats with clients in over 1,000 homes… I just wrote down the things I’ve said in those homes!
What did you hope to achieve with this book?
As with everything else I have done in this space, address the Climate Emergency… if only in a small way.
What has the response to your book been like for you?
It’s selling well, after what, four months. I guess you could say it’s an Australian best seller. The publisher has gone back for a couple of re-prints already. And why not, lots of folks are interested in saving money, being more comfortable, healthier, and reducing environmental and climate impacts. My proudest moment was seeing it for sale in Big W… because we have to get the messages to everyone. I will have (pro bono) done 50 community-led book events in the six months from publication to the end of 2024, none of which I have organised. I just say yes to whomever rings up...from Lake Macquarie to Port Adelaide so far. Good on all the local community groups taking action, and good on some council sustainability officers, and librarians too! People who have businesses in the home comfort and energy space (e.g. Scorecarders) should feel free to attend these events and hand out business cards if they wish. We need to make it easy for people to take action in their homes.
What are you looking forward to next?
I take it a month at a time… So I’m organising trips to South Australia and New South Wales to complete those final 2024 book events. My wife will do some of this travelling with me.. and it has been great for us even to go out to dinner with and get to better know some of the local community group organisers.
Getting the Scorecard word out
The Sydneyist Podcast feature
Scorecard was recently featured on 'The Sydneyist' podcast.
Scorecard customer Sarah Aubrey spoke about her experience taking her 100-year-old Sydney home from 2.9 Scorecard stars to 10 Scorecard stars with the support of the team at Sustainability Certified.
Sarah also talked about all things EV and how her Instagram account electrify_this went viral.
You can listen to the podcast episode, here: The Sydneyist - 07, November 2024 | Eastside Radio 89.7FM
Out and about with Australian Energy Assessments
The team at Australian Energy Assessments (AEA) has been trialling some innovative approaches to engage with potential customers.
Along with attending local council events such as Glen Eira Eco Expo and Electrify Boroondara Expo, they have been seen out and about at community markets and shopping centre pop up stalls.
They have also rolled out bus advertising around Melbourne and bicycle advertising in high foot traffic areas like Bourke Street Mall and South Melbourne Market.
Thoughts?
Anything you want to see more or less of in these updates?
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