06/04/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2025 00:45
Published on 04 June 2025
Deakin University and Council are inviting parents to contribute to research on how they use power, to help develop programs to make their lives easier.
The Power to Save project is asking parents to sign up for a six week study, starting in July. During the study, electricity meter readings will be recorded by participants three times over six weeks, with three questionnaires answered.
Yarra Ranges Mayor, Jim Child, said the results would help academic research into how families use power.
"Families in the region have told us that energy consumption is a major concern, particularly in households with children," Cr Child said.
"With the cost of living so high, we know people are doing everything they can to be more mindful of their spending, and energy use is something that can creep up without us knowing.
"This study, conducted by Deakin University in partnership with Council, will help academics understand how family homes use power. That research will help inform Local Government programs and approaches, and help us figure out how to better assist families to reduce energy use, save money, and reduce their environmental impact
An expression of interest form is now available at https://shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/power-save-helping-parents-reduce-household-energy-use. Study participants will go in the running to win one of four $250 gift cards.
Expressions of interest will be accepted until 14 July 2025.