While Rewiring Australia advocates for the big changes needed from government and industry to ensure electrification can be done fairly, equitably and rapidly at scale, we know that community groups across Australia are getting on with the job. We want to build a national electrification movement and community groups are leading the charge. Join us!
Rewiring Australia has connected with a range of wonderful community groups running various electrification activities in their neighbourhoods.
Zoom in on the map to find one and click on the group for contact details. If you know of a group not listed, or you're keen to start one, get in touch with us (see below).
Community groups are always on the lookout for volunteers and community members to get involved. So reach out directly to them and build this grassroots power - together we can build a national electrification movement!
When a household electrifies, they open up a range of financial, health and environmental benefits. When a community electrifies, that impact can be exponential: lower emissions, cleaner air, a supported local economy and more collective power.
Rewiring Australia wants to harness the strength of community-led action and connect new or existing community groups across Australia to run effective electrification campaigns in their community. By working together, we can share ideas, resources and energy to increase each community’s capacity and impact.
70% of Australia's domestic emissions occur at the household and business level. To meet our emissions targets we need to rapidly replace the fossil fuel machines that sit in homes, driveways and businesses with efficient, electric versions powered by renewable energy.
These decisions take place around kitchen tables and meeting rooms and can be positively influenced and supported by trusted sources within the community. This highlights the critical role communities can play in decarbonising Australia’s economy.
How much could your community be saving?
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Rewiring Australia is connecting with local groups to ensure we can all benefit from sharing, collaborating and connecting. Some of the ways we're working with communities include:
Electric community campaigns can take many different forms. Just some of the activities groups are doing, include:
If you are part of a community-led campaign or would like to start one, we'd love to hear from you!