Communities

Find an Electric Community Group

Electric Community Groups are trusted, independent local voices helping households and communities understand the benefits of electrification and electrify faster. Rewiring Australia supports this work through the Electric Communities Network, a space for groups to collaborate, amplify local campaigns and build collective power for the systemic change needed to electrify everything for everyone.

Want to join a local group? Search the directory below. Have a new or existing group that wants to join the network? We'd love to hear from you.

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New South Wales 39 groups

  • Bennelong Climate Action Group

    Covers the federal electorate of Bennelong

    Based in City of Ryde

    Community climate action group for residents of the Bennelong electorate, organised through a Facebook group. Little detail found on specific programs.

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  • Clean Energy for Eternity - Bermagui

    Covers the council area of Bega Valley

    Based in Bermagui

    Runs community meetings on energy use and renewable options, solar bulk-buys, and explores community energy projects such as a communal solar garden in Bermagui.

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  • Clean Energy for Eternity - Northern Beaches

    Covers the council area of Northern Beaches

    Based in Northern Beaches Sydney

    Meets monthly and works with Zero Emissions Sydney North to push toward solar on 50% of Northern Beaches roof space by 2030. Founded ClearSky Solar Investments, which lets people without suitable roofs invest in solar on commercial buildings.

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  • Climate Action Burwood/Canada Bay

    Covers 3 council areas Burwood, Canada Bay and Strathfield

    Based in Inner West, Sydney

    Grassroots group running workshops on solar, heat pumps and EVs, plus community events, repair classes and local climate advocacy in Sydney's inner west.

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    Stitch it, Don't ditch it!Wed 14 Oct, 10am · Burwood · $15 · Sold out
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  • Climate Action Newcastle

    Covers the council area of Newcastle

    Based in Newcastle and Hunter

    Membership-based group that holds monthly meetings in Hamilton East and runs campaigns to motivate the Newcastle community towards a clean energy future.

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  • ECCO Orange

    Covers the council area of Orange

    Based in Orange LGA

    Long-running environmental advocacy group for Orange that holds monthly meetings, ECCO Talks, and takes part in Orange Sustainable Living Week and tree planting days.

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  • Electrify 2287

    Covers postcode 2287 · Wallsend, Maryland

    Based in Lake Macquarie / western Newcastle

    Community pilot providing subsidies and support for around 500 households in the 2287 postcode to adopt solar, batteries, heat pumps, induction cooking, EVs and smart energy management.

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  • Electrify 2445

    Covers postcode 2445 · Lake Cathie, Bonny Hills

    Local electrification group for Bonny Hills and Lake Cathie. No details found on specific programs.

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  • Electrify 2479-83

    Covers 4 postcodes 2479, 2481, 2482 and 2483

    Based in Byron Bay, Bangalow, Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores

    Local electrification group covering Bangalow, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Ocean Shores. No details found on specific programs.

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  • Electrify 2515

    Covers 2 postcodes 2515 and 2516

    Based in Illawarra, NSW

    Community pilot providing subsidies and support for 500 households to switch to electric hot water, air conditioning and induction cooktops, with a free smart energy monitor. Collects data to inform national electrification policy.

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  • Electrify Armidale for a Renewable Energy Future

    Covers the council area of Armidale

    Runs free community events on solar, batteries, EVs and home energy upgrades in Armidale, in partnership with Armidale Uniting Church, council and local groups, with a focus on renters and low-income households.

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  • Electrify Bouddi

    Covers postcode 2257 · Umina Beach, Ettalong Beach

    Based in Hardys Bay, Killcare, Killcare Heights, Pretty Beach, Wagstaffe

    Not-for-profit community association whose volunteer project teams research and share energy information, from home solar to community projects, for Killcare, Killcare Heights, Hardys Bay, Pretty Beach and Wagstaffe.

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  • Electrify Bundeena

    Covers postcode 2230 · Cronulla, Woolooware

    Based in Bundeena

    Community-run project helping local households electrify homes and vehicles, with factsheets, events and bulk-buys for solar, batteries, EVs, heat pumps and induction cooking.

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  • Electrify Illawarra

    Covers 3 council areas Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama

    Based in Illawarra, NSW

    Community initiative encouraging Illawarra households to replace gas appliances and petrol cars with efficient electric options, sharing local member stories of bill savings from solar, heat pumps and EVs.

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  • Electrify Kiama

    Covers the council area of Kiama

    Based in Kiama NSW and surrounds

    Helps Kiama residents convert to full home electrification, running local surveys and events such as EV owner days, following the Electrify 2515 model.

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  • Electrify Macarthur

    Covers the federal electorate of Macarthur

    Local electrification group for the Macarthur region of south west Sydney. No details found on specific programs.

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  • Electrify My Community - Northern Beaches

    Covers the council area of Northern Beaches

    Runs guides, workshops, webinars, clean energy events and EV test drives to help the community take up solar, batteries, electric appliances and clean transport.

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  • Electrify Wagga Wagga

    Covers the council area of Wagga Wagga

    Local advocacy group that educates Wagga residents on the cost savings of electrifying when appliances and cars are due for replacement. Partnered with Rewiring Australia as one of ten local groups nationally.

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  • Electrifying Bradfield Inc.

    Covers the federal electorate of Bradfield

    Based in Ku-ring-gai / Hornsby

    Volunteer-run, non-partisan group supporting households in the Bradfield electorate to generate, store and use renewable energy by 2032, through regular webinars and community solar, battery and EV projects.

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  • Energy Forever

    Covers the council area of Port Macquarie-Hastings

    Community energy group that installs solar on not-for-profit premises, sells the power to hosts at a discount, and uses the income to fund local sustainability grants of up to $5,000.

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  • EnergyZE North Shore Inc

    Covers the council area of Ku-ring-gai

    Based in Sydney Upper North Shore

    Volunteer group of local residents that offers free home energy advisors through its EASY Concierge Service and hosts talks on solar, batteries, energy efficiency and EVs for Ku-ring-gai residents.

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  • Geni.Energy Ltd

    Covers the region of Narrabri, Moree Plains, Walgett and 2 more

    Based in Narrabri and Northwest NSW

    Community energy organisation that runs the Narrabri Community Trial Battery, is developing a renewable energy precinct with a solar carpark, and helps households and businesses in northwest NSW find renewable options to cut bills.

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  • Go Solar Mackellar

    Covers the federal electorate of Mackellar

    Volunteer group that helps Northern Beaches residents with solar, home batteries, EVs and replacing gas appliances, and hosts Kitchen Table Conversations with neighbours who have already electrified.

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  • Hunternet

    Covers the region of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and 6 more

    Based in Hunter region

    Industry network cooperative connecting Hunter businesses, researchers and government, with energy and new energy industry clusters among its focus sectors.

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  • Inner West Community Energy

    Covers 4 council areas Inner West, Canada Bay, Burwood and Strathfield

    Based in Inner West, Sydney

    Registered charity giving free advice and support on solar, batteries, heat pump hot water and home electrification, connecting people with installers and running community solar projects and info sessions.

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  • Karuah Catchment Landcare Group

    Covers 2 council areas Mid-Coast and Port Stephens

    Based in Mid-Coast / Port Stephens

    Landcare group that engages landholders in land stewardship and regenerates wetlands and riparian zones in the Branch and Lower Karuah catchments.

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  • Lithgow Environment Group

    Covers the council area of Lithgow

    Based in Lithgow, Portland, Tarana

    Environment group covering Lithgow, Portland and surrounds that campaigns on local conservation and runs an energy hub with information on renewables for the region.

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  • Narara Ecovillage

    Covers postcode 2250 · Wyoming, Gosford

    Based in Central Coast

    Residential ecovillage of around 180 members near Gosford that runs its own community smart grid with shared solar and batteries, developed with ARENA funding.

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  • Net Zero Action Collective

    Covers the council area of Ku-ring-gai

    Based in Ku-ring-gai Council, Sydney NSW

    Volunteer-led community group, supported by Ku-ring-gai Council, that helps residents with community renewables, home electrification and sustainable transport, sharing solar guides and electrification planning resources.

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  • Newtown Climate

    Covers postcode 2042 · Newtown, Enmore

    Local group campaigning for a fast, fair zero emissions transition in Newtown, with a focus on electricity and transport and engagement with Inner West and City of Sydney council candidates.

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  • Peninsula Environment Group

    Covers 2 postcodes 2256 and 2257

    Based in Central Coast

    Volunteer sustainability group on the Woy Woy Peninsula that runs a food co-op, community garden and the Woytopia festival, and has run solar panel bulk-buy schemes in the past.

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  • Renewable Bermagui

    Covers postcode 2546 · Narooma, Bermagui

    Based in Bermagui and surrounds

    Volunteer group that runs free workshops and events on EVs, home batteries, thermal comfort and energy bills, and keeps a local resources and installer directory for Bermagui.

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  • Repower Shoalhaven

    Covers the council area of Shoalhaven

    Community energy group that operates a 3MW community solar farm and runs bulk-buy programs for solar and batteries, plus business clean energy and EV initiatives in the Shoalhaven.

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  • Resilient Blue Mountains Services Inc

    Covers the council area of Blue Mountains

    Community-led network that supports local people and groups in the Blue Mountains through working groups and campaigns on sustainability and community resilience.

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  • Shire Climate Action Network (ShireCAN)

    Covers the council area of Sutherland

    Based in Sutherland Shire, Sydney

    Residents group that campaigns on local climate issues in the Sutherland Shire, including all-electric new builds, active transport and a climate compensation fund.

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  • Sustainable North Epping

    Covers postcode 2121 · Epping, North Epping

    Based in Epping and North Epping, NSW

    Local Facebook community group sharing sustainability news and ideas for North Epping residents, including e-bikes and household action.

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  • Winzero

    Covers the council area of Wingecarribee

    Community group working toward net zero emissions in the Southern Highlands, with its FOSSIL OFF! project giving residents information on home efficiency, solar and EVs.

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  • Zero Emissions Byron

    Covers the council area of Byron

    Based in Byron Shire NSW

    Volunteer-led non-profit with working groups on energy, buildings, transport, waste and land use that runs community talks and promotes efficiency, solar and EVs across Byron Shire.

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  • Zero Emissions Sydney North Inc.

    Covers 5 council areas Mosman, North Sydney, Ku-ring-gai and 2 more

    Based in Multiple (North Shore & Northern Beaches)

    Not-for-profit that runs free info sessions, events and training to help homes, strata, schools and businesses get solar, electrify and switch to EVs.

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Victoria 31 groups

Queensland 13 groups

South Australia 4 groups

  • Electrify 5049+

    Covers postcode 5049 · Marino, Seacliff

    Based in Marino & Seacliff

    Volunteer group that runs community forums on home electrification and helps residents prepare household electrification plans at monthly meetings, including bulk-buy schemes.

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  • Electrify Adelaide

    Covers the council area of Adelaide

    Not-for-profit charity helping South Australians electrify their homes and transport, working with local partner groups in areas such as Unley, Seacliff and Uraidla.

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  • Electrify The Bays

    Covers postcode 5680 · Streaky Bay, Smoky Bay

    Based in Sceale Bay and Streaky Bay

    Local electrification group for Sceale Bay and Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula. No details found on specific programs.

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  • Imagine Uraidla

    Covers postcode 5142 · Uraidla

    Based in Adelaide Hills

    Community campaign to reinvigorate Uraidla in the Adelaide Hills through events, storytelling projects, sustainability fairs and local interest subgroups.

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Western Australia 11 groups

Tasmania 5 groups

Australian Capital Territory 1 group

National and online 4 groups

No group near you yet?

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is an Electric Community Group?

An Electric Community Group is a local, volunteer-run group that helps households in its area switch from gas and petrol to electric: rooftop solar, home batteries, heat-pump hot water, reverse-cycle air conditioning, induction cooking and electric vehicles. Groups are independent and community-led. This directory lists 104 local groups across Australia, plus groups you can join online from anywhere.

What do Electric Community Groups do?

Every group is different, but many run information nights and workshops, share what members have learned from their own solar, battery, hot water and EV installs, open electric homes for tours, and help neighbours work out where to start. Some organise group purchases or run local campaigns, for example asking their council to support electrification.

Why join a local electrification group?

Going electric is easier with people who have already done it. A local group can tell you what worked in homes like yours, in your climate, and with the installers and electricity network in your area. It's also a way to meet neighbours, share the effort, and add your voice to a local push for cheaper, cleaner energy.

How do I find solar, battery or EV help near me?

Type your postcode or suburb into the search at the top of this page. It shows the groups that cover your area, groups within 50 km if none do yet, and online groups that are open to everyone. Each group's page has its website or contact details, so you can get in touch directly.

What if there's no group in my area?

Check the nearby and online groups the search suggests: many welcome people from outside their patch. Or consider starting one. You don't need to be an expert, just keen to help your neighbours go electric.

How do I start an Electric Community Group?

Get a few interested neighbours together and email the Communities team. Through the Electric Communities Network, Rewiring Australia supports new and existing groups with workshops, resources and connections to other groups and, at times, small grant programs.

What is the Electric Communities Network?

The Electric Communities Network is Rewiring Australia's supported space for community groups to collaborate and amplify their local campaigns. Groups share what works, learn from each other, and together build the collective power to call for the changes needed to electrify everything for everyone.

What does the Electric Communities Network offer?

We offer workshops, resources and connections to other groups, and at times we run small grant programs to support local campaigns.

What is Rewiring Australia's role?

We aim to showcase, support and grow the impact of Electric Community Groups, and to build their collective power to call for the systemic changes needed to electrify everything for everyone.

Are the groups run by Rewiring Australia?

No. The groups listed here are independent community groups. Rewiring Australia showcases and supports their work through the Electric Communities Network, but each group sets its own activities.

How do local groups help Australia electrify?

Most of Australia's household energy use can switch to electricity powered by the sun and wind. That change happens one home at a time, and people trust advice from neighbours. Local groups turn that trust into action: every household they help lowers its energy bills and emissions, and together they show councils and governments that communities want to electrify. Why electrify.

How do I plan rooftop solar for my home?

Start with your electricity bills or smart meter data to see how much power you use and when. Then think about your roof (direction, shading and space) and whether you'll add a battery or an EV later, because that affects the size of system that suits you. Get quotes from more than one accredited installer, and ask your local group which installers members have used. How to electrify your home.

Should I get a home battery?

A battery stores the solar power you don't use during the day, so you can use it in the evening. Whether it pays off depends on how much solar you have, when you use power, your electricity plan, and the discounts available, including the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program. Compare quotes, check what you're eligible for, and ask local group members how their batteries perform.

How do I switch to an electric vehicle and charge it at home?

Most EV charging happens at home. Many drivers use a standard power point for short daily trips, and a dedicated wall charger makes charging faster. If you have solar, charging in the middle of the day can make driving very cheap. Local groups often have members who can share their EV and charging experience. Electric vehicle FAQs.

What should I electrify first?

A good rule is to replace gas and petrol appliances with electric ones as they wear out, so you're never forced into a rushed decision. Hot water, heating and cooling, and cooking are the usual big three at home, and solar can come first if you want to cut bills straight away. A plan for your whole home helps you do it in the right order. Try the savings calculator or ask Electric Saul.

Are there rebates for solar, batteries, heat pumps and EVs?

Yes. Federal, state, territory and some council programs offer discounts, rebates and low-interest loans, and they change often. Check the Australian Government's energy rebates finder for what applies where you live, and confirm eligibility with your installer before you buy.