The Federal Government is supporting households in New South Wales’ 2515 postcode to electrify their homes and cut their energy bills and emissions.
Energy-efficient electric appliances and consumer energy resources will be installed in participating homes in the suburbs of Austinmer, Clifton, Coledale, Scarborough, Thirroul and Wombarra, along with a smart energy management device to optimise energy use.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding will help households purchase heat pump hot water and space heating systems, batteries, and other consumer energy resources. The Home Energy Management System, also known as HEMS, will manage this.
Backed by $5.4 million in ARENA funding, residents can apply for subsidies for a range of devices to support their household electrification.
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, said, “Communities across Australia are seeing the benefits of the clean energy transformation, and the Federal Government is delivering the leadership and support they need to grasp those benefits.
“This ARENA pilot project supporting home electrification will help create valuable insights into how households can transition to renewables and smart energy systems to cut energy costs and reduce emissions.”
The project will generate insights into consumer behaviour, attitudes and energy bill savings to better inform how home electrification can be scaled across Australia.
The Electrify 2515 Community Pilot is led by Brighte, a green finance company, in partnership with Rewiring Australia and Endeavour Energy.
Each household will have a free smart energy management device or HEMS installed to optimise energy use and support switchboard upgrades to connect new appliances.
The Electrify 2515 Community Pilot is in response to a two-year campaign by local residents eager to play a leading role in the clean energy transition and reduce household emissions through electrification.
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