Greener, cleaner living focus of new initiative

A NEW initiative will help Ballarat residents reduce their energy bills.

The Electrify Your Home initiative aims to empower the Ballarat community to move to more cost-effective and cleaner living.

As part of the program, Geelong Sustainability will run its Electric Homes program where residents will be connected with businesses that can help them make the switch.

City of Ballarat mayor Cr Tracey Hargreaves said the initiative will provide several benefits to the community.

“It’s about long-term financial and environmental benefits for our community,” she said.

“Switching to an all-electric home can reduce the average running costs of a home by nearly $5000 per year, which is quite remarkable.

“An all-electric home also produces zero energy emissions, meaning every household that makes the switch will contribute to Ballarat’s target of reaching net zero emissions by 2030.”

The City of Ballarat will offer rebates to residents who make their home more energy efficient and information will be available in coming weeks.

“We want to give our community every reason to get on board with this initiative and start saving – for themselves and for our planet,” Cr Hargreaves said.

For more information, visit electrichomesballarat.com.au .