Lane Cove Council has partnered with ZapCat, a certified social enterprise, to help our community electrify their homes and businesses, reduce emissions and save on energy bills. Through this free program, residents and businesses can access expert, independent advice on switching to clean electric appliances - such as solar panels, batteries, hot water heat pumps, EV chargers, induction cooktops, and more.

You can also get practical tips on reducing energy bills through insulation, draught proofing, and other energy efficiency upgrades.

ZapCat provides instant online estimates for costs, savings, and available rebates. Our expert advisors offer free virtual consultations to answer your questions, review quotes, and help you make confident, informed choices. We can also connect you with vetted local installers, some of which are offering discounts for residents. Please note: while Lane Cove Council has subscribed to our advisory service, it does not directly vet or endorse installers.

There are a limited number of places available in this program.

To get started online:

• Get an instant online estimate for costs, savings and rebates
• Book a free virtual consultation with an expert
• Submit quotes for review

Prefer to speak over the phone?
Call ZapCat on (02) 6145 0446

Get an instant cost, savings and rebates estimate. It only takes 2 minutes:

Solar systems for your house or apartment.

Efficient electric hot water heaters.

Home charging for your electric vehicle (EV).

Transition from gas to electric cooking.

Switch to efficient heating and cooling.

Improve the comfort of your home.

Simple tips that everyone can use.

 Suitable for renters

Find a cheaper or greener energy plan.

 Suitable for renters

Book a free virtual consultation with one of our independent home energy experts. We can give advice on the process of electrifying your home including:

• Calculating savings.
• Identifying which rebates you qualify for.
• Estimating costs and payback periods.
• Identifying products that suit your needs.
• Helping you find quality installers.
• Identifying financing options if needed.
• Price benchmarks.

Have you received quotes from installers? Are they difficult to understand? Are you unsure what the differences between them are, or which ones are good value for money?

Send us your quotes and one of our independent experts will review them and provide feedback.

Our simple guides to home energy upgrades explain the essential information you need to know.

The average Australian household can save almost $4.5k per year in running costs by implementing clean energy solutions (Source: Rewiring Australia).

The cost of energy is rising every year, so these savings will increase over time. 

Our instant savings estimate will show you the amount you could save with different clean energy solutions.

Source: Rewiring Australia

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.