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Electrify 2515: Australia's first community-led electrification pilot
A community making the switch
That grassroots movement became Electrify 2515, a community-led pilot now helping shape how electrification can happen across Australia.
Almost 500 homes are already participating across the 2515 postcode.
Along the way, the project has brought local trades and suppliers into the transition and generated real-world insights into what households need to electrify.
Project partners and funding
Rewiring Australia
Brighte
Endeavour Energy
Community
Around 500 homes connected to the local energy grid will opt to switch out gas for electric appliances.
Appliances
Participants get subsidies to install electric hot water systems, air conditioners and induction cooktops.
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Smart energy devices
Participants get a fully subsidised smart energy device to track and optimise household energy use.
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Research
Data from the project is collected and analysed to accelerate nationwide household electrification.
About Electrify 2515
Making electrification easier
The Electrify 2515 pilot, which closed applications in July 2026, supported participating households to:
Replace gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives.
Reduce energy use and household energy costs.
Install smart energy technology.
Access subsidies and financing to make upgrades more affordable.
That gives us a unique opportunity to understand what happens when lots of homes electrify together and how the grid can support that transition.
Bulli has gone electric
The introduction of the Cheaper Home Battery Scheme created an opportunity to take the community approach next door. In 2026, the pilot expanded into neighbouring Bulli (2516), bringing more households into the journey.
Bulli was a natural next step because there was strong interest from local residents and the community shares electricity infrastructure with the 2515 area.
Together, 2515 and 2516 are helping us understand how connected neighbourhoods can transition to clean, electric living.
Support for Bulli households:
Subsidies of up to approximately $1,000 per appliance to replace gas appliances.
Support to upgrade heating, hot water and cooking to electric.
Smart energy devices to help monitor and manage energy use.
The opportunity to contribute to a national research project.