Case Study: A Complete Home Energy Plan for a Craigburn Farm New Build
Case Study: A Complete Home Energy Plan for a Craigburn Farm New Build
From approved drawings to a complete home energy plan
Starting with a ducted air conditioning enquiry in 2024, we helped these owners plan their new home’s cooling, heating, hot water, solar and battery storage. Ongoing follow-up and a site inspection shaped the solution around their 3 m ceilings, long floor plan and household needs.
13.3 kW LONGi Solar · 21.6 kWh Battery · Daikin Ducted Air Conditioning · Rinnai 265 L Heat Pump
What began as a ducted air conditioning enquiry in 2024 developed into a complete home energy project. For this new build in Craigburn Farm, Energy Loop helped the owners plan their heating, cooling, hot water, solar and battery storage as their home progressed from approved drawings to installation in 2026.
In their interview, the customer explained what appealed to them: a complete solution that was easier to organise, with one company supplying and installing the different systems.
Project Overview
From Approved Drawings to Construction
The owners first visited our office in 2024 after receiving development approval. They brought their drawings to discuss Daikin ducted air conditioning, and we prepared an initial 12.5 kW proposal based on the internal floor area.
While the owners waited for construction to begin, Chris stayed in contact, checking the progress of the build and when the project would be ready for the next stage.
Construction began in 2025. Once the home was underway, we returned for a site inspection to review the proposal against the actual site conditions and the owners’ more detailed requirements.
Refining the Air Conditioning Plan
The site inspection confirmed 3 m ceilings and a long floor plan, with the bedrooms a considerable distance from the living area. The owners also clarified that stronger airflow in the kitchen and dining spaces was a priority.
We reviewed the equipment capacity alongside the duct layout and airflow distribution, then recommended a 14 kW three phase Daikin ducted system.
Explaining these considerations helped the owners understand why the initial proposal had changed. The recommendation developed with the project as the home’s layout and their comfort priorities became clearer.
Bringing Hot Water into the Plan
During our review of the drawings, we identified heat pump hot water in the design. With no gas supply planned for the property, the owners returned to our office to discuss their options.
They selected a Rinnai 265 L heat pump for their two-person household, bringing hot water into the wider conversation about the home’s energy needs.
Updating Solar and Battery Pricing Clearly
The solar and battery quotation was first prepared in 2025. However, the construction timeline meant installation would take place in 2026.
We updated the quotation to reflect the battery subsidy applicable to the installation and explained the difference from the earlier proposal. The owners understood the change and agreed to the revised pricing before proceeding.
The installed solar and battery system comprises 28 LONGi 475 W panels, providing a 13.3 kW array, paired with 21.6 kWh of battery storage.
Why the Customer Chose Energy Loop
The customer initially approached Energy Loop for ducted air conditioning. As the discussions continued, they discovered that we could also help with solar, battery storage and hot water.
In their interview, they highlighted the convenience of a complete solution through one company, alongside the value they saw in the products.
Looking back on two years of building delays and changes, the customer also praised the team’s helpfulness and the suggestions provided throughout the process.
One Home One Energy Plan in Practice
This Craigburn Farm project shows how our One Home One Energy Plan approach works through the stages of a new build.
Heating, cooling, hot water, solar generation and battery storage all contribute to how a household uses energy. Considering them together allows equipment choices to be discussed around the same home, its layout and the people living in it.
For these owners, that meant ongoing support from the drawing stage, a revised air conditioning recommendation after a site inspection, and clear explanations when the construction timeline affected pricing.
Building a new home in Adelaide? Bring your plans to Energy Loop to discuss your ducted air conditioning, heat pump hot water, solar and battery storage together.
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