CASTLES & CARS Discussion Paper

This groundbreaking report exposed the enormous savings from household electrification. We consider household electrification holistically, including appliances as well as vehicles, and find that the average Australian household could save $5,000-$6,000 a year in energy and fuel costs by 2030.

Saul Griffith

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Josh Ellison

Rewiring Australia

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October 16, 2025

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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.
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