Ceiling Insulation Cover

Subsidised Ceiling Insulation

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Many homes in South Australia built before 2000 have little or no effective ceiling insulation. Often the existing insulation is thin, displaced, compressed, or missing altogether due to older halogen downlights. Below are five reasons why ceiling insulation retrofits in South Australian homes are so important.

In South Australian homes, the ceiling is the primary pathway for heat entering in summer and escaping in winter. Upgrading ceiling insulation significantly reduces heat transfer and improves year-round thermal performance.

South Australia experiences hot summers, cold winters, and large day-to-night temperature swings. Roof spaces regularly reach extreme temperatures, which radiate into living areas when insulation is inadequate. Effective ceiling insulation slows heat flow in both directions, helping homes stay cooler during hot days and retain warmth overnight and in winter, improving indoor temperature stability.

Homes without adequate ceiling insulation place higher demand on air conditioning and heating systems. A ceiling insulation upgrade reduces system run time and peak energy demand, leading to lower electricity use and improved efficiency, particularly important given South Australia’s high energy prices.

Ceiling insulation reduces radiant heat from the roof in summer and cold ceiling effects in winter. This creates more even temperatures throughout the home, reducing hot and cold spots and allowing occupants to remain comfortable with less reliance on heating and cooling.

Ceiling insulation is one of the most affordable energy efficiency upgrades available to South Australian households. It is quick to install, long-lasting, and delivers strong returns by lowering energy use while improving comfort. It also enhances the performance of other upgrades such as efficient heating and cooling systems.

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Get started with a ceiling insulation assessment

If your home was built before 2000 or you’re unsure about the condition of your ceiling insulation, a retrofit may deliver immediate comfort and energy benefits. Fill out our Expression of Interest form to arrange an assessment and receive tailored advice for your home.

REPS subsidised Ceiling Insulation Retrofit for Priority Group Households

Take advantage of the Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) with Subsidised Ceiling Insulation. If you live in an uninsulated home, you may be eligible for subsidised ceiling insulation installation by a licensed installer!

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Save on installation and increase your energy savings in the long term.

Currently, This offer is available for Priority Group Households only.
A Priority Group Household is one that has:

a valid SA Government concession card OR
a residential tenancy agreement with the landlord and the rent being $500 or less per week OR
a SA Gov Electricity Bill Concession OR
a referral from a SA registered Financial Counselor OR
participates in a Retailer Hardship Program OR
participates in a Payment Plan with an Energy Retailer

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Terms and Conditions

The Minister for Energy and Mining defines a priority group household as residential premises in which a person resides who:

  • Holds a Commonwealth Government pensioner concession card
  • Holds a TPI Gold Repatriation Health Card
  • Holds a War Widows Gold Repatriation Health Card
  • Holds a Gold Repatriation Health Card (EDA)
  • Holds a Health Care Card (including a Low-Income Health Care Card)
  • Receives the South Australian government energy bill concession
  • Has a residential tenancy agreement with the landlord of the premises, and the rent for the premises is $500 or less per week
  • Is actively participating in an energy retailer hardship program
  • Is actively participating in an energy retailer’s payment plan (offered and applied as per section 50 of the National Energy Retail Law)
  • Has received a referral from a registered member of the South Australian Financial Counsellors Association (SAFCA).

To learn more about the Priority Group Eligibility Under REPS please visit: https://yess.net.au/about/priority-group-households/

1) The site inspection will be carried out on a date and time agreed upon in a follow-up phone call.
2) Cancellation or rescheduling of an Inspection or Installation requires a minimum of 24-hour notice. Insufficient notice may result in a $75 service charge.
3) The site inspection is booked on the following assumption:
a. The site has at least 20m2 of uninsulated ceiling space above a habitable room
b. The ceiling space of the building is accessible through a manhole – for the purpose of inspection.
c. The site address is within 25 km distance by road from YESS warehouse in Welland.
d. At the time of site inspection, a safety assessment checklist will be presented for the customer to sign, and the Priority Group status of the household will be verified as prescribed by SA Government’s REPS initiative.
4) Newly built homes / new extensions are not eligible, as ceiling insulation must not be otherwise required by law, for example, as a condition of a development approval under the Development Act 1993 or the Planning, Development, and Infrastructure Act 2016.
5) This YESS offer is currently available for Priority Group Households only. A Priority Group Household is one that has:
– a valid SA Government concession card OR
– a residential tenancy agreement with the landlord and the rent being $400 or less per week OR
– a SA Gov Electricity Bill Concession OR
– a referral from a SA registered Financial Counsellor OR
– participates in a Retailer Hardship Program
6) Each REPS activity can only be provided once per address.

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