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Electrifying 1,000 Canberra homes
Canberra is taking the next big step
Go Electric Canberra is a community-led project helping 1,000 households make the switch to efficient electric living.
The project is designed to test how electrification can work across different types of homes, household circumstances and energy needs, and to create a model that other communities can use.
Participating households will receive subsidies covering around a quarter of the cost of key upgrades.
This project received funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) as part of ARENA's Advancing Renewables program.
1,000 homes
Across different types of home, household circumstances and energy needs.
A quarter of the cost
Subsidies covering around a quarter of the cost of key upgrades.
Community-led
Electrify Canberra leads recruitment, on years of local grassroots work.
Built to be repeated
A model other communities, governments and energy providers can use.
Pilot Program Announcement
Support is tiered so households with the least capacity to pay get the most help
Eligible homes
20% installation rebate
Concession card holders
0% interest rate on the first $10,000
Financial hardship
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The community is at the heart of Go Electric
Electrify Canberra will lead recruitment and engagement, building on years of local grassroots work and trusted relationships.
The goal is for every household to be able to take part:
Whether they own their home or rent it.
Whether they have a high income or a low one.
Whether they are well on the way or just starting to think about electrification.
From Canberra to Australia
Go Electric Canberra isn’t just about 1,000 homes. It’s about finding better ways to help millions of Australian households electrify.The tools, technology and approaches developed through the project - including the CQF 2.0 platform and Installer Marketplace - are designed to be repeatable and scalable.
What we learn in Canberra can help communities, governments and energy providers across Australia make the transition easier, faster and more affordable.