Go all-electric in your home and help our community transition to renewables for a clean energy future. Change your heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, and transport to electric for a healthier and cleaner home.
There are five key steps you can take to electrify your home. Whether it takes 6-months or 6-years, moving to all-electric is a great way to modernise your home, and reduce energy bills.
Install rooftop solar to power your home or purchase renewable GreenPower from your electricity provider (or do both!).
- Solar panel rebates of up to $1,400 are available, plus the option of an interest-free loan for existing homes and homes under construction, through the Solar Homes Program.
- GreenPower is a government-managed program that supports 100% renewable energy being available for households and businesses in Australia. Find a provider through the GreenPower website.
Water heating accounts for around 21 per cent of home’s total energy costs. It’s possible to reduce energy costs by upgrading to a more efficient hot water system.
- Rebates of up to $1,000 are available on eligible heat pump and hot water systems through the Solar Homes Program.
- Learn more about all-electric hot water systems.
The cost of heating and cooling your home can be a significant part of your energy bill. The average Victorian household can spend up to $800 per year just on heating. Upgrading to more efficient heating and cooling systems can significantly reduce your energy use and bills.
- Rebates are available through engaging an accredited provider under the Victorian Energy Upgrades scheme
- Learn more about all-electric reverse-cycle heating and cooling systems
Induction cooktops are safer, cleaner, and more efficient than gas.
- Find out more about the link between gas cooktops and asthma, and how you can reduce the risks on the National Asthma Council website
- Learn more about switching to induction cooking on the Make the Switch website
Electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Australia is rapidly increasing, with EV sales more than doubling from 2021 to 2022. Electric cars are a more sustainable option than petrol or diesel vehicles, as they can be powered by clean renewable energy. More EV models are available every year in Australia.
- A subsidy of $3,000 for eligible zero emissions vehicles is available through the Victorian Government
- Compare the costs (including purchase price and ongoing costs) of an electric vehicle to a fossil fuel car using the calculator on the Evenergi website
Energy Efficiency and Portable Induction Kits
Save energy, money and the environment. These kits can be borrowed free from your local Myli library.
