About the Program
Through this Council-funded program, ZapCat provides free, independent advice to residents on energy efficiency and electrification. Where possible, residents will be referred to local businesses, keeping jobs and economic benefits in the community.
ZapCat is looking for businesses in the Inner West LGA who supply and install one or more of the following:
- Solar panels and batteries
- Hot water heat pumps
- Electric vehicle chargers
- Induction and electric cooktops
- Reverse cycle air conditioning
- Insulation and draught proofing
- Apartment block electrification, including apartment solar and EV charging
There are no lead fees or commissions — only qualified, interested households from the local area will be referred.
To ensure quality for residents, all businesses are vetted by ZapCat for licensing, insurances, pricing, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction. Please note: while the Council has subscribed to ZapCat’s advisory service, it does not directly vet or endorse installers.
To be prioritised in the first round of applications please complete the application form by 22 August 2025. The program will launch on 1 September 2025, although applications will still be accepted after that date.
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About Us
We are a certified social enterprise.
Australia needs to rapidly accelerate its transition to clean energy if we are to curb the worst effects of climate change. Our mission is to make it as simple as possible for ordinary Australians to transition their homes to clean energy.
Important Note - Inner West Council
Inner West Council has engaged Zap Cat Pty Limited (trading as ZapCat) to provide advisory services and connect Inner West residents with suppliers and installers. Please note, while Council has subscribed to the ZapCat advisory service, it does not directly vet or endorse installers.
Any information you provide to ZapCat will be handled according to ZapCat’s privacy policy available on the ZapCat website. Council is not responsible for how Zap Cat or any third-party providers collect, use, or store this information. If a resident opts in to allow ZapCat to share their information with Council for the purpose of program feedback, it will be managed in line with Council’s privacy policy, available on Council’s website.