Environment Victoria
To help you save energy at home, we’ve put together this handy list of small, medium and large upgrades you can make to your home.The upfront costs of switching appliances can be prohibitive for most households. But the good news is there are plenty of easy and low-cost options that can help anyone begin to reduce their consumption of fossil gas.
Take advantage of the rebates available
In Victoria there are a range of rebates than can assists households with the cost of switching to efficient electric appliances.
Rebates of up to $1,000 are available to help eligible households replace old heating systems with an efficient electric split system. Learn more >>
You could also be eligible for a rebate of up to $1,000 to replace your old hot water heater with an approved electric or solar hot water system. Find out more >>
Plan ahead
You don’t have to do it all at once! Switching out old gas appliances can be part of your long-term planning. By doing your research before an appliance gives out, you’ll be ready to upgrade to a modern, efficient electric option.
The Metropolitan Community Power Hub can provide free and independent advice so you can choose appliances that best meet your needs.
‘Renew’ also has some fantastic resources that can help you research the best options for your next upgrade.
- Choosing an efficient electric hot water system to meet your needs.
- Choosing the right heating system.
- Guide to induction cook tops.
Improve your efficiency
You can reduce your consumption of gas without changing any of your appliances simply by being smarter about how and when you use them. Simple DIY home insulation tricks can dramatically reduce your heating bills.
The ‘My Efficient Electric Home’ group on Facebook is also a great place to get tips and answers for any questions you have.
How to save energy at home