Tune in to a free webinar on staying warm while saving money
Published: 30 Apr 2025 11:33am
Wagga Wagga City Council is encouraging residents to book their spot to be part of a free webinar to get some valuable tips and tools for staying warm while saving on their energy bills this winter.
The ‘Energy Efficiency: Winter Comfort for Homeowners and Renters’ webinar is being held on the evening of Tuesday 6 May.
It is the first in a series of free webinars scheduled for May and June as part of Council’s collaboration with Renew, a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing expert advice on solutions for an environmentally sustainable home and lifestyle.
Council’s Net Zero Emissions Project Officer Hemendra Chaudhary says participants in the Sustainable Living Expert Webinar Series will be able to hear from and interact with well-known subject experts directly.
“With winter just around the corner, this first webinar is the perfect opportunity for residents, whether they own their own home or are renting, to find out ways to make their homes more comfortable in winter without breaking the bank and also reducing emissions,” Mr Chaudhary said.
“It covers some practical tips that all of us can use around the home over the colder months; you don’t have to make big changes, just do some little things and you can save a lot of money.
“This could be doing small things like setting the temperature on your heater’s thermostat to a lower level, and instead, wearing more layers of clothing or snuggling under a blanket on the sofa instead.
“Between 18 and 21 degrees is the optimum temperature range to get the minimum bill; every degree above that range will add to your bill.
“There will also be some tips on how you can air-proof your home to make it more energy efficient and comfortable, reducing those annoying cold air drafts, which can keep you chilled even as your heater is pumping out the hot air.”
The ‘Winter Comfort’ webinar runs from 7pm to 8.30pm, with 45 minutes for the presentation and 45 minutes for a Q and A session.
It will be followed by ‘An Introduction to Solar and Adding Home Battery Storage’, 21 May, ‘All Electric Home’ on 5 June and the ‘Electric Vehicles’ webinar on 21 June 2025.
“The webinar series not only helps residents unlock financial savings but also largely contributes to Wagga Wagga’s Net Zero goals,” Mr Chaudhary said.
“Partnering with Renew allows us to bring top-tier expertise directly to our residents. This series is a fantastic opportunity for our community to learn from the best and make easy and meaningful changes towards a more sustainable future."
Residents are encouraged to register and participate in these valuable learning sessions and take up opportunities to engage with the subject experts directly.