Go electric for homeowners

Solar panels installed on the roof of Quimbys house

Information for homeowners on the six steps to moving your home to be all electric.

Why go electric?

More and more people across Darebin are making the switch to electric homes. They're healthy, clean and cheaper to run — especially if you have solar panels.

As gas prices continue to rise, recent modelling by Renew shows that by 2024, households in Melbourne will save $1285 per year on their energy bills by going all-electric — and up to $2700 if they have solar panels.

You can estimate your bill savings at Make the Switch website.

Making the switch to electric homes is also crucial to tackling climate change and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Gas use by Darebin households contributes around 16% of our community's emissions — so when you replace your gas appliances with electric ones, you're not just saving on your future energy bills; you're playing your part in creating a cleaner, safer future for us all.

Take it step by step

Start by learning about what is involved in electrifying your home. Watch this webinar we hosted with energy and sustainability experts Renew to learn more.

Check out our six steps to making your home all-electric. Step one is to make a plan(PDF, 645KB) so that when your appliances die, or you renovate, you’ll be ready to go.

Whether it takes you six month or six years, by going all-electric you’ll be among hundreds of households in Darebin investing in a cleaner, safer future while saving on your energy bills.

More information

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us.

Climate Emergency and Sustainable Transport
Email: climateemergency@darebin.vic.gov.au

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