Registering for an energy assessment is the first step in participating in the Magnetic Island Solar Suburb initiative.

During the assessment, an Ergon Energy assessor will spend between one-and-a-half to two hours at your Magnetic Island home or business, understanding how you use electricity and identifying ways for you to save.

Other key elements of the energy assessments include:

• the offer of free compact fluorescent lights and water-saving shower heads;
• the offer of a free in-house ‘ecoMeter’ display (for homes with suitable meters; and
• the opportunity to express your interest in hosting an Ergon Energy solar PV system.

Energy assessments started in February 2008 and will continue throughout the first two years of the project.

There are currently almost 600 residents interested in an assessment. If you have registered, we have your details and a member of the Solar Cities team will contact you to arrange a suitable time. We are aware that not all property owners live on Magnetic Island, so when making the appointment we will give sufficient notice to allow the owner to meet our Energy Assessor at the dwelling.

If you would like to register for an energy assessment of your Magnetic Island home or business, drop into the Solar City Smart Lifestyle Centre on Horseshoe Bay Road at Horseshoe Bay or contact Solar City Community Engagement Manager Julie Heath on 0408 862 520.