The Six Steps to Electrify Your Home in Australia

Electrifying your home isn’t one big leap - it’s a series of simple, practical upgrades that most households can make over time.
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These appliances and machines - cooking, heating, hot water and transport - cover the biggest sources of energy use in Australian homes. Together, they’re where most of the costs, emissions, and health impacts come from.

Replacing these with efficient and clean electric alternatives and powering them with rofotop solar and a home battery will transform your power bills and lower emissions.

The good news is you don’t have to tackle them all at once. Homes naturally turn over appliances and vehicles every 10–15 years. By choosing efficient electric options at those moments instead of gas or petrol appliances, you can steadily transform your home without unnecessary cost or disruption.
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Each step works on its own - lowering bills, improving comfort, and reducing pollution. But they’re even more powerful together. Solar powers your home. Batteries store that energy for later. Efficient electric appliances make the most of every unit of electricity. And an EV lets you take those savings on the road.

Home Electrification Fact Sheets: Costs, Installation and Savings Explained

Our fact sheets are here to make switching to electric straightforward.
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They walk you through the key upgrades - solar, batteries, induction cooking, heating, hot water and electric vehicles - in plain English, so you know exactly what to expect.
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You’ll find clear answers to questions like:

Will this work in my home?
What does it cost to install?
How much could I save on my energy bills?

Each guide breaks things down step by step, covering costs, health benefits, and how it all works in real homes - so you can make confident decisions, one upgrade at a time.

Home batteries: How they can power your home and your car

This guide explains what home batteries do, how long batteries last and how to determine what battery size to install.

Covers:

Using more of your own solar
Their safety record
Costs, lifespan, and rebates
How to choose the right installer

Read the battery guide

Rooftop solar: make your own electricity at home

A practical guide to rooftop solar, explaining how solar panels work, how much electricity they can produce, how much you might save on your energy bills, and how solar fits into an all-electric home.

Covers:

Costs, payback, and savings
What size system you might need
How solar works with batteries, EVs, and electric appliances
How to future proof your solar system

Read the rooftop solar guide

Cooking with induction

This guide explains how induction cooktops work, why they’re healthier and more efficient than gas, what they cost and tips on installation.

Covers:

Health impacts of gas cooking
Cooking performance and safety
Costs, installation, and rebates
Common myths about induction

Read the induction guide

Hot water heat pumps explained

This guide explains how heat pump hot water systems work, how much energy they use, and why they’re replacing gas systems in Australian homes.

Covers:

Running costs and energy savings
Noise, reliability, and cold-weather performance
Rebates and replacement timing
What to consider before installing

Read the hot water guide

Heating and cooling your home with electricity

A guide to reverse-cycle air conditioning, including why it’s the most efficient way to heat a home and how it compares to gas heating.

Covers:

Heating performance in cold climates
How much you will save
System sizing and comfort
What to think about before installing

Read the guide

Electric vehicles: What to know before you switch

Answers the most common questions about EV range, charging, costs, and whether electric cars work for regional driving and long trips.

This guide covers:

Home and public charging
Upfront costs vs lifetime savings
Range and battery lifespan
Incentives and exemptions

Read the guide

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