Why Installing Solar Panels in Summer Saves You More Money

A home in Byron Bay could save approximately 1,200 per year on energy costs by implementing a few simple strategies. These include using solar panels, installing a rainwater tank, and improving insulation. 

Here's how these strategies can lead to savings:

Solar Panels:

Installing a solar system can significantly reduce or even eliminate electricity bills. The initial investment can be offset by government rebates and the long-term savings on energy costs. 

Collecting rainwater for non-potable uses like gardening, laundry, and toilet flushing can reduce water consumption and associated costs. The size of the tank needed will depend on household water usage and local rainfall patterns. 

Improved Insulation:

Proper insulation in walls, ceilings, and floors can minimize heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, leading to lower heating and cooling cost

Dunsborough was the priciest coastal town in Western Australia, with a median house price of $1.2 million. Cowaramup, about 25 minutes to the south, had a median of just over $1.05 million.

In Queensland, Dundowran in the Wide Bay region and Palm Cove north of Cairns were the only regional towns outside the major cities with a median price above $1 million.