Is an All-Electric Home Worth It?
Billy and Tosca’s toddler has asthma, so it was important to them to stop burning gas in the house. Once they started to replace the old gas appliances with efficient electric ones, they began to see the economic benefits of using solar and a battery to run their newly electrified home.
Community Electrification Handbook
We’re excited to launch our new Community Electrification Handbook, designed to help community groups like Electrify 2515 to activate their own community.
Healthy Home, Healthy Wallet: Why we got off gas
Mark and Natalie replaced all their gas appliances with electric ones and added solar and a battery. Now they are saving money on their energy bills, live in a healthier home, and are contributing to the the community effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Federal MPs support Bulli expansion
The pilot’s expansion into Bulli was made official last week with the visit of Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Josh Wilson, and local MP Alison Byrnes. They visited a local Bulli family home to show their continued support for the real-world research program.
Bulli - let’s electrify!
Lots of Bulli residents showed interest in the local electrify movement earlier on, but were disappointed they lived just outside the initial pilot border. We’re excited to confirm they can now take part!
Electrifying Bulli - FAQ
Why is the pilot is expanding to Bulli? How can I apply? Where is the pilot up to? Your questions, answered in this handy FAQ.
Should we expand Electrify 2515 to Bulli?
There’s an opportunity to invite more households to join the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot so we’re gauging community interest in Bulli.
The appliance upgrades making home life cheaper
The diversity of households participating in the pilot ranges from apartments to renters, families to retirees, and old homes to brand new ones. But they have one thing in common, and that’s reduced emissions and bills since going electric. Meet some householders taking part in the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot and learn about what they’ve done.
The tradies at the frontline
The pilot is being delivered by 11 installers with diverse expertise, including hot water specialists, level 2 electricians, and solar and battery companies with experience designing smart, whole-house systems that maximise solar and storage while minimising bills.
Powering the Future: Endeavour Energy on Electrify 2515
Dr. James Hazelton explains Endeavour Energy’s involvement in the pilot and why he’s confident the grid is ready for this transition.
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.