Insider Secrets Magazine by ecoMaster

WELCOME FROM
ECOMASTER
OUR INSIDER SECRETS
CATEGORIES.
In 2003 my husband Maurice and I set out to do
something about climate change. Our home was a
disaster, emitting nearly double the average carbon
emissions. It was freezing in winter and cost a
fortune to try to heat it. We could not find anyone
who we could have a sensible conversation with
about how to “fix” our home and we could not afford
to take a stab at something in the hope that it might
work.
So we built a cool room and hired a heat chamber,
then started testing all the insulation and draughtproofing
products in a model home. From there
we selected the products that produced the best
results and started retrofitting! Our 1.5 star home
was retrofitted to 7.6 stars with no energy bill or
carbon emissions; the results were extraordinary!
We then turned out attention to “What next?” We
understand folks were busy and might not have the
time or skills to do the same level of research. We
wanted to share how to achieve these results, so
ecoMaster was born.
ecoMaster conducts assessments on people’s
homes to figure out what the issues are, provide
advice on how to fix them and, if wanted, installation
services providing the best quality products
installed effectively. To date, we have conducted
“deep retrofits” on over 20,000 homes in Melbourne
and Sydney; we’ve learnt a thing or two along the
way! Retrofitting for energy efficiency is
new for many people, so we are often
invited to speak at various events
and seminars.
One of the questions that I ask is: “Who has
put that sticky stuff around your door to stop it
from being draughty?”
Invariably, the whole room puts up their hands.
This is great! Sadly, the next question is: “Who
still has that sticky stuff in place?” There may
be only one or two hands left up. Everyone
else was unsuccessful in their first attempt
at a retrofit for energy efficiency. It’s a crying
shame!! For want of knowing about solid
solutions that actually work, Aussies could
be getting on with great outcomes for their
homes - warmer in winter, cooler in summer,
much lower energy bills and a significant
reduction in carbon emissions.
We continue to offer assessment and
installation services but are now working on
DIY solutions available to a much broader
community via www.ecoMasterStore.com.au.
We are passionate about
sharing our knowledge via
online magazines, a super
busy Youtube channel that has
had an incredible number of
viewings, and articles to support
others to achieve a comfortable
low carbon home much more
quickly.
This magazine, “Insider Secrets”
forms part of our knowledge
sharing. Whilst we are focused
on taking positive steps with
global warming, we also extend
that care to communities.
ecoMaster is actively involved in
fundraising for several Australian
and overseas charities - mostly
focused on supporting those in
challenging circumstances and
require a hand up. The proceeds
of the sale of this magazine go
to those charities. Since 2017,
the ecoMaster team have raised
over $28,000.
Our sincerest thanks go to
our ecoPartners who have
subscribed to this magazine for
their clients. Not only have they
helped to share the knowledge
of effectively retrofitting
homes for energy efficiency,
they are helping to make the
world a cleaner, safer and more
equitable society.
ENERGY USE
Laugh at your energy retailer - no energy
bill shock for you.
DRAUGHTS
Biggest bang for your buck. Remove
sneaky draughts that make your home
uncomfortable and costly.
LIGHTING
Light up your life - sustainably, safely and
cheaply!
SEASONS
A change of season is a great
time to take advantage of low hanging fruit!
HOME DESIGN
And if you happen to be building a new
home, think about these ideas!
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