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Applications are now open to become a funded partner in the Rewiring NSW Communities Program.
This exciting 18-month initiative will support community groups across New South Wales to help households reduce their energy bills, electrify their homes and access government rebates through trusted local engagement.
Rewiring Australia will work alongside at least 15 funded community partners to deliver practical electrification advice and support across metropolitan and regional New South Wales.
Applications close Sunday 30 August.
Successful partners will become part of a statewide community of practice and receive:
For volunteer-led and emerging organisations delivering local engagement activities.
Suitable for established organisations with demonstrated delivery capability, or projects designed to engage priority audiences such as culturally and linguistically diverse communities, Renewable Energy Zone communities, renters, apartment residents or other under-served groups.
Suitable for highly established organisations capable of delivering large-scale community initiatives.
A tailored training and workshop program covering home electrification, community engagement, NSW rebates and practical delivery, featuring expert guest speakers.
Access to expert advisors and high profile guest speakers, including some community visits from Rewiring Australia founder Dr Saul Griffith.
Dedicated support from Rewiring Australia's team, drawing on our experience supporting community electrification initiatives such as Electrify 2515 and other successful projects.
Peer to peer mentoring program and collaboration opportunities within the newly formed NSW Electric Communities Network.
NSW-specific household data and insights tailored to your local area from Rewiring Australia's research team.
A growing library of practical materials including factsheets, social media graphics, survey templates and how-to guides.
Access to Electric Saul, our new AI Home Advisory Tool customised for NSW audiences, providing personalised electrification pathways and rebate advice for households.
New tools and resources developed throughout the program in response to partner feedback and emerging community needs.
We're looking for organisations with strong community connections that want to help households electrify. Applications are encouraged from organisations working with:
You don't need to already be part of the Electric Communities Network to apply.
Applications are now open.
Applications close: Sunday, 30 August 2026
Community Partners announced: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Online training and peer mentoring program: October 2026 – August 2027
Community engagement activities delivered: November 2026 – February 2028
We'll keep all applicants updated throughout the assessment process. Successful organisations will receive support to onboard into the program before training begins in October.
If your organisation is passionate about helping households save money and electrify their homes, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications close Sunday, 30 August 2026.
If you have questions about the program or your eligibility, please contact our Community Manager at tim@rewiringaustralia.org
Rewiring Australia is a non-profit organisation dedicated to representing the people, households and communities in the energy system. We empirically demonstrate and communicate the cost savings, emissions reductions, and energy system benefits of electrification.
Rewiring Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live, meet and work and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Rewiring Australia is a member of Climate Action Network Australia.
Rewiring Australia is an Australian charity registered with the ACNC with Deductible Gift Recipient status (ABN 18 664 239 196). All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Contact us: electrify@rewiringaustralia.org
