INSULATION COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Insulation program still viable
The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) said that the
adjustment of
the
insulation rebate to $1200 ensures that the average Australian home can still be insulated with quality
product.
Mr D’Arcy, ICANZ CEO said that while larger homes will require an incremental top up by
homeowners, the $1200 available is still a very generous rebate, and any incremental costs can be
recovered quickly through savings on energy bills.
“Many householders living in an average sized home who are considering insulating their homes
under the program can be reassured that high quality product such as glasswool insulation batts can
still be installed with no or little investment by the homeowner.
“These products meet
the Australian standards, are safe for householders and installers, have
lifetime safety and performance warranties, are non-conductive of electricity and are non-combustible
or fire safe.”
“The safety and wellbeing of installers and householders must be a priority and we welcome the
changes to the requirements for foil insulation,” Mr D’Arcy said.
Mr D’Arcy added that the two quotes system would ensure competition drives the market price.
‘With half a million homes already insulated we are confident that the Federal Government’s Energy
Efficient Homes program will see most uninsulated homes retrofitted with insulation.”
“Additionally this program has introduced mandatory training and registration of installers and the
introduction of minimum performance standards for the uninsulated homes’ market.
“It has also provided a much need economic stimulus that has not only preserved jobs but created
many thousands in the building sector.”
“Once installed correctly, ceiling
insulation improves
comfort
and general
wellbeing
of
home
occupants. It also reduces greenhouse emissions and will save hundreds of dollars on heating and
cooling costs for the life of the building,” Mr D’Arcy added.
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Media Release
2
November 2009
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