Overview This webinar presents findings from ZapCat’s latest report on household engagement, drawing on data from 2,821 households across metropolitan Sydney and regional New South Wales who participated in ZapCat-delivered community electrification programs. The session focuses specifically on initial engagement, with analysis of household actions, local installer engagement, and program outcomes to be covered in future webinars. The webinar covers …
Local government household electrification programs webinar
We were inspired by the fantastic presentations from local councils at the Household Electrification Local Government Programs event, organised by Renew. It was a pleasure to contribute as a panel member alongside so many dedicated leaders driving local change. These initiatives are a powerful reminder that councils are uniquely positioned on the front line of Australia’s energy transition—helping residents and …
Home energy efficiency tips
Reducing your energy bills is easier when you understand where most of your energy usage goes. Source: Rewiring Australia Source: Rewiring Australia We’ve compiled a list of energy-saving options suitable for every budget, from free to over $10,000. You can also use our instant estimate to get a personalised list of recommendations for your home: Budget: $0 Change your energy …
Switching from gas to induction cooking – step by step
Let’s walk through the actual process step by step. There’s two ways you can approach it: The grand transformation, or slow and steady. Option A – The grand transformation This is the process you want to follow if you’re committed to upgrading from gas to induction and want the most efficient order to do things. Step 1: Confirm the cutout …
How much does it cost to switch from gas to induction cooking?
We wish that getting an induction cooktop was as simple as buying a new microwave, but alas we can’t always get what we want. Work is required in a few different areas and this is all reflected in the cost. In this article, we’ll help you understand all the things that might cost you money Back to basics – what’s …
Government rebates and incentives for hot water heat pumps
Since hot water heat pumps are so energy efficient, they’re a powerful technology to help address the rising cost of living and help meet climate change targets. As a result, both state and federal governments have various incentives for upgrading to a hot water heat pump. This article is part of our series on hot water heat pumps. See all …
Hot water heat pump brands in Australia – which ones are good?
According to the Clean Energy Regulator, there are about 100 different brands of hot water heat pumps in Australia that are approved by the government to be eligible for rebates. We’ve gotten feedback from households and communities around Australia, spoken to plumbers and manufacturers, and trawled through internet forums and Facebook groups. We’ve considered not just feedback from households, but …
Research
As a social enterprise supporting households with transitioning we periodically conduct research and publish summaries of our findings. Clean energy transition household research This research involved 8 in-depth interviews with households in Sydney and a survey of 50 homeowners in NSW. All homeowners were over 30 years old and had an average household income over $60k. Key findings: Read the …
Hot Water Heat Pump Cost & Savings Calculator
Hot water heat pumps are 4x more efficient than traditional electric or gas water heaters, and can save you hundreds on electricity bills. Use our hot water heat pump cost and savings calculator to find out: Why do you save money with a hot water heat pump? The average household uses 25% of their energy bill to heat water. The hot …