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Government pressured to release insulation inspection results

The Federal Government is under pressure to release the results of 61,000 safety inspections of homes insulated under the now scrapped rebate scheme.

Written on Friday, 18 June 2010 23:28 in News
Tags: Insulation scheme Federal government inspection fire
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Fire incidents linked to the home insulation program

As at 15 June 2010, 174 fire incidents (includes fires and smouldering) have been linked to insulation installed under now discontinued Home Insulation Program.

Written on Friday, 18 June 2010 23:23 in News
Tags: Insulation scheme Federal government Downlight inspection
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Fire a big risk from incorrectly installed insulation

The federal government's failed insulation scheme is causing an average of six fires a month across Melbourne. There are thousands of homes out their that should have their insulation double-checked.

Written on Wednesday, 02 June 2010 00:18 in News
Tags: Insulation Heating Cooling Insulation scheme Federal government
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The Bungled Federal Government Insulation Scheme

It's a program that had potentially great benefits but in just over 7 months it has become a nightmare.

Written on Saturday, 29 May 2010 00:02 in News
Tags: Energy Insulation Heating Cooling Insulation scheme Federal government
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In Victoria, every kWh of electricity used produces the equivalent of 1.444kg of CO2 gas emissions.
INSULATION: Insulating a home can save 45 - 55% of heating and cooling energy.
DRAUGHTS: If you combine the gaps and cracks in a typical living room, the hole would be large enough to pass a football through.
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