3 steps to electrify your home
From induction cooktops to a fully insulated home, take a look at our checklist for a step-by-step guide to going electric within your household. Small changes can make the biggest difference, even from within the home. It’s about collectively doing what you can to benefit the environment and ease the financial burden on homeowners and renters.
1. The basics
Easy changes you can make to begin electrifying your home.
Appliances
Heat pump heater/cooling (ie reverse cycle aircon)
Cooktop (induction system)
Basic thermal efficiency
Draught-proofing (ie filling gaps around doors, windows, etc)
Ceiling insulation
Paying for home upgrades
Government finance through the Sustainable Household Scheme
Step 2: Intermediate
Optional. Non-essential things you can do to electrify your home by reducing petrol and energy usage.
Energy efficiency
Fridge (5+ star energy rated)
Freezer (5+ star energy rated)
LED lights
Dryer (heat pump)/washing line
Garden tools
Electric lawn mower
Electric line trimmer
Power generation/storage
Solar panels
Home battery
Step 3: Complete electric home
For those with the money and means, and are dedicated to going all electric at home.
Transport
Electric vehicle (EV)
Electric bike (E-bike)
Advanced thermal efficiency
Double glazed windows
Thick thermal curtains
Wall insulation
Floor insulation
Monitor energy usage
Energy monitor (ie Powerpal or Efergy E-Max Wireless)
Get started with our checklist!
Take a look at our checklist below - developed by Northside Mike, reviewed and approved by our volunteer Sparky, Bobby. Remember:
Step-by-step Choose 1-2 at a time
Switch to electric when appliances break down and need replacing
Do what you can, when you can
Every step helps, can save you money and make your home more healthy and comfortable