Energy and Water Saver Kit

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About the Kit

Running a business comes with ongoing energy and water costs. The Energy and Water Saver Kit, available to borrow free of charge from Hobsons Bay City Council Libraries’ Library of Things, is designed to help local businesses identify practical ways to reduce utility expenses and improve operational efficiency.

The kit contains easy-to-use tools that allow you to measure your business’s energy consumption, water use and waste output. By identifying inefficiencies, you can reduce overheads, improve workplace comfort and lower your environmental footprint.

This is a practical first step for businesses wanting to cut costs, strengthen sustainability practices and contribute to Hobsons Bay’s environmental goals.

What’s Included

Each kit contains:

  • Thermal imaging camera – Detect draughts, insulation gaps, and fridge or freezer seal leaks in offices, retail spaces, hospitality venues and other commercial premises.

  • Power-Mate energy meter – Measure the energy use and running costs of appliances and equipment.

  • Thermometer – Check room temperatures, refrigeration performance and hot water temperatures.

  • Stopwatch – Measure water flow rates to identify potential inefficiencies.

  • Instruction guide – Step-by-step guidance for conducting simple energy, water and waste audits in your business.

  • Safety guide – Important information to ensure safe use of the equipment.

  • Greener Living booklet – Practical sustainability tips (many applicable to workplaces and commercial settings).

How Your Business Can Use the Kit

The kit includes straightforward instructions to carry out practical checks such as:

  • Hot water system efficiency test

  • Draught detection assessment

  • Heating, cooling and refrigeration performance checks

  • Appliance and equipment energy use test

  • Water efficiency and leak detection tests

  • Basic waste audit

These assessments can help you identify where energy, water and resources may be unnecessarily lost — allowing you to make informed improvements that reduce costs and improve performance.

Why It’s Worth It

Using the kit can help your business:

  • Reduce energy and water bills by identifying inefficiencies

  • Lower operating costs and improve profit margins

  • Improve staff and customer comfort by addressing temperature and draught issues

  • Extend the life of appliances and equipment through better monitoring

  • Demonstrate environmental leadership within the Hobsons Bay business community

  • Contribute to local sustainability and emissions reduction goals

Small operational changes can lead to meaningful savings over time.

How to Borrow

The Energy and Water Saver Kits are available to borrow free of charge through Hobsons Bay City Council Libraries’ Library of Things collection.

Book a kit here! 

 

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