Electric Homes Program charged up for a second year

GEELONG Sustainability has officially launched the second edition of its highly successful program aimed at helping households make the transition from gas to renewable and efficient electric appliances.

The Electric Homes Program is designed to simplify the process of switching off gas and help residents save money on their energy bills, reduce emissions and live more comfortably in their homes.

Households that participate in the program will have access to:

• A comprehensive energy audit to identify opportunities for energy savings
• A variety of products and services, including solar, battery storage, heating and cooling split systems, hot water heat pumps, electric vehicle chargers, induction cooktop installations, home insulation and draught proofing, and
• Unique services and pricing on certain products by a group of trusted service providers

“We’ve done all the hard work by partnering with local businesses that offer quality products, excellent service and special pricing,” Geelong Sustainability chief executive Dan Cowdell said.

Last year’s program assisted more than 300 households to install new appliances in their homes for an estimated combined annual saving of more than $200,000 on their energy bills and an environmental impact equivalent to removing 183 cars from the road.

 

 

The program is open to all residents across the Surf Coast Shire, as well as the City of Greater Geelong, Golden Plains Shire, Colac Otway Shire and the Borough of Queenscliffe, with every system sold contributing to the donation of solar and heat pumps to households in the community who otherwise can not afford them.

Expressions of interest will remain open until October 30.

Surf Coast residents eager to learn more about the Electric Homes Program are invited to attend an information session on Thursday, September 12 at the shire’s council chambers at 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay between 5.45pm and 7pm.

This event will be followed by a series of webinars for community members seeking more detailed information about the products and services available under the program.

Shire mayor Liz Pattison celebrated the shire’s partnership with Geelong Sustainability to deliver the program, which supports the council’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing renewable energy use and improving the community’s resilience to climate change.

“The Electric Homes Program represents a significant step in Council’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability,” she said.

“By partnering with Geelong Sustainability, we are making it easier for residents to access energy-efficient solutions, reduce their carbon footprint, and lower their energy bills.”

To find out more about the Electric Homes Program, or to register for a coming event, head to electrichomes.com.au