Home battery incentives are taking off: What it means for you and the pilot
We’ve had to remove the home battery subsidy from the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot, but with the generous federal rebate on offer, you may still be wondering if you should get one anyway.
One Electric Day
The enthusiasm to create Australia’s first electric suburb right here in 2515 was clear on June 22, with over 600 people turning out to Go Electric Open Day in Thirroul to hear talks on the energy transition, meet tradies and experts, and see the latest range of EVs and e-motorbikes.
Live in a flat? Switch on solar and save
Do you live in an apartment or strata building? New laws and initiatives are making it easier to get access to solar and the benefits of home electrification.
Renters reap rewards of electrifying
With support from their landlords, Josh and his family are the first tenants in the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot.
Report: Australia has reached the 'electrification tipping point'
The latest modelling of the economic and emissions impacts of consumer choices about appliances, vehicles, solar and batteries.
Electrify 2515: Our initial findings
After receiving feedback from the first ten households and the tradies involved, the pilot team compiled an initial “Lessons Learned” report.
Pilot welcomes apartment dwellers
84-year old retiree Catherine lives with her husband Reg. They are the first apartment owners to take part in the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot and recently had a new induction cooktop installed to replace their gas one. We spoke to Catherine about her motivation to be involved.
Couple electrify old cottage
Tosca and Billy recently bought a new house in Thirroul. They’re eager to upgrade their cottage, so they were chuffed to be selected as one of the first 60 participants in the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot.
Meet the early adopters
Thirroul residents Don and Christina were among the first 10 households to join the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot – a program designed to help homeowners reduce energy use and electricity bills. Having already made significant efforts to upgrade their home’s energy systems, they were excited to take part and received a fully subsidised smart energy device as part of the program.
Electrify 2515: A postcard from the future
“This isn’t a theoretical experiment — we’re collecting real-world data to show how this additional electrification impacts grid stability, energy usage, and costs in a community setting.”
