Electrifying Everything

Across the country and the globe, the world is stepping up to the challenge of transitioning from fossil fuel generated energy to a low carbon economy powered by renewable and clean energy sources. This is a once in a generation change and it presents a huge opportunity for local communities to benefit economically.

The benefits are staggering if we apply existing technology smartly:

• Households can save between $2000 and $6000 a year (from a combination of rooftop solar, switching appliances to electric, energy efficiency measures and electric vehicles)
• Businesses can save up to 30% on their power costs.
• Keep $millions in the local economy with people using home generated power.
• New local jobs created created in the Shoalhaven while carbon emissions are significantly reduced.
  

Refer to the factsheet Electrifying Everything in the Shoalhaven which outlines what households, business, Council and the community can do.

The good news is that households can save significant running costs AND reduce carbon emissions at the same time by:

• Replacing old inefficient appliances and increasing the amount of insulation and weather proofing in your home;
• Converting appliances (cooktops, air conditioning/heating, hot water systems and vehicles) to electricity; and,
• Powering your energy consumption from renewable energy (solar panels or clean energy retailers).

Note that converting from gas to electricity can reduce the amount of air pollutants in your home as well.

Here is a household Electrification planning tool prepared by Repower Shoalhaven:  Electrifying Guide

There are a huge number of on-line tools to help you work out the savings from appliance upgrades and Electrification including this one from the Climate Council: Bill Savings Simulator

Please go to our Resources page for lots more decision-making tools

Here are two videos of households on their net zero pathways:

* The Neri household - https://youtu.be/tasyuw50PP4

* Harmony Farm - https://youtu.be/MGDFgPUIXGg

***ELECTRIFY EVERYTHING ROADSHOW***

We have developed an inspiring ‘road show’ presentation that encourages households to consider ways that they can reduce their carbon footprint AND save money on energy bills! We are targeting community group meetings to make the presentations.

If you are a member of a group that would like to hear how to help take action on reducing carbon emissions, please let us know your group’s contact details (contact@repower.net.au).

We have created the Shoalhaven Electricity Plan which outlines various actions and targets for a low carbon economy at the local level for electricity generation and usage.