Steps to an all electric home
The ‘how to’ to get your home to an ‘all electric’ home
Getting started
Switching to an all electric home can be really confusing, overly complex and overwhelming. There’s lots of conflicting advice on what to do, what order to electrify, what has the greatest impact, which providers to trust.
We agree this is really off-putting and a barrier to starting. We want to make this simple for you. We’ll be providing step by step guidance on how to electrify your home.
These ACT Government programs are a good starting point.
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
Step 1: The basics
Appliances
Heat pump hot water system
Ceiling insulation. Learn more →
Heat pump heater/cooling (ie reverse cycle aircon)
Cooktop (induction system)
For more, check out the ACT Government home transition plan →
Basic thermal efficiency
Draught-proofing (ie filling gaps around doors, windows, etc). Learn more →
Paying for home upgrades
Government finance through the Sustainable Household Scheme →
Note: you may need to upgrade your electrical switchboard and some wiring which can be covered by the government finance scheme, the Sustainable Household Scheme.
Step 2: Intermediate
Optional. Non-essential things you can do to reduce your petrol and energy usage.
Energy efficiency
Fridge (5+ star energy rated)
Electric line trimmer
Freezer (5+ star energy rated)
Garden tools
Electric lawn mower
Power generation
Solar panels
LED lights
Dryer (heat pump)/washing line)
Step 3: Complete electric home
Transport
Electric vehicle (if applicable)
Home battery (optional). Learn more →
E-bike (if applicable). Learn more →
Energy storage
Advanced thermal effiency
Double glazed windows
Thick thermal curtains
Wall insulation (if applicable)
Floor insulation (if applicable)
Monitor energy usage
Energy monitor (ie Powerpal or Efergy E-Max Wireless)
Community survey
We want to show all levels of government, local and federal, how people are trying to electrify their homes in Canberra.
We want to hear about your electrification journey, the good, the complicated, and the frustrating so we can help government understand how we can overcome the barriers.