Electric homes are cheaper to run, healthier to live in and better for the planet. Switching heating, hot water and other appliances from gas to electric will help reduce energy bills and emissions. In fact, modelling shows that whole home electrification can lower the average detached houses' energy bills significantly (around 40%, or $1,700 a year, by switching to all-electric, or around 66% – more than $2,700 a year – by also adding solar).
We are ensuring more Victorians benefit from the renewable energy transition by supporting households to go electric. We’re helping Victorian households to reduce their energy bills and emissions by offering simple and practical solutions to help them switch to electric and improve their understanding of the support available to make the switch.
We’re creating simple and affordable products and services that unlock financial and environmental benefits, developing products and services that accelerate the switch to all-electric homes and fill market gaps.
We are working to address challenges such as:
- availability of information – there is a genuine lack of awareness and understanding of the benefits of electrification
- complexity – consumers want simple solutions
- trust - how to find reputable, trusted installers
- affordability - upfront costs of installing new appliances.
We can’t solve this alone, and we are working with partners, including financiers, consumer advocacy groups and all levels of government, to overcome these challenges.
