Beat the heat without breaking the bank

Published on 13 October 2025

After the hugely popular winter warmth workshops, Corangamite Shire Council is inviting residents to learn how they can keep their houses cool in summer.

Free information sessions where they can learn how a range of easy and affordable upgrades can help them stay comfortable.

Climate Change and Emissions Reduction Officer Prue Liddy said Going Green Solutions would run three in-person sessions and two online.

“Making serious improvements doesn’t have to be a big deal.

“In the secondary glazing workshops you will learn how to use a couple of low cost, DIY secondary glazing solutions, that are suitable for many kinds of windows

“Secondary glazing is a way to reduce the amount of heat moving in (summer) and out (winter) of windows without replacing them.

“We will show you the materials, practice hands-on how to use them,  and talk through which options might work best for different window types.

“These low-cost options are ideal for both homeowners and renters.

“The workshop will show secondary glazing isn’t just for staying warmer in winter.  It can help keep heat out too, so you stay cooler inside with less reliance on air-conditioning.”

Experienced Home Energy Efficiency assessor Lucinda will present the workshops.

She has helped more than 1,000 households learn how to make their homes more comfortable and use less energy.

Lucinda shares her knowledge in workshops and training sessions, which she enjoys running for people of all ages and backgrounds.

“There’s no single “right” way to improve a home. Instead, it’s about finding what works best for each household, based on your goals, preferences, and budget.

Her advice can include easy, low-cost DIY tips, bigger upgrades done by professionals, and everything in between

“This way, everyone can choose what suits them best.

“I aim to help people understand the basics of how their homes work – how heat is being gained in summer, and how appliances are using energy.

“People will leave a workshop feeling like they know where to start and what to do first, and not feel overwhelmed.”

WHEN AND WHERE:

• Thursday 13 November, online, 5.30-7.30 pm
  ‘Liveable homes’.

• Saturday 15 November, 10am-midday, Lismore
  ‘Secondary glazing workshop’
• Saturday 15 November, 3pm-5pm Terang
  ‘Secondary glazing workshop’
• Sunday 16 November, 10am-midday, Port Campbell
  ‘Secondary glazing workshop’

• Tuesday 18 November, 5:30-6:30pm, online
  draught sealing

To register, go to corangamite.vic.gov.au/EnergyEfficiency or call Council on 5593 7100.