19. Easy Wins for a More Energy Efficient Older Home

Hello, my name's Mardi Lee and Welcome to The ReNewy Living Podcast!

Retrofitting your home for energy efficiency can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s less exciting or visible than other reno upgrades. But when it comes to home comfort and savings, it’s what’s on the inside that counts!

The simplest ways to improve your home's efficiency are often best shared by someone who isn’t trying to sell you something. That’s where my guest, ReNewy Living community member Gayle from Valentine NSW, comes in. Gayle’s an active member of her local Sustainable Neighbourhoods Group and has a wealth of hands-on experience retrofitting her homes. She’s here to share real, practical advice from her own retrofitting journey. Let’s hear her story...

A summary, plus the links from this episode are found here at Easy Wins for a More Energy Efficient Older Home

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Our podcast encourages a wholistic understanding of what living lighter on the planet means. We'd like to see a world where communities, resources, and nature thrive together—where sustainability is a part of everyday life, to ensure fairness and care for people and place.

Each episode encourages critical thinking, inspires action, and connects you with like-minded communities to help you thrive locally.

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