City of Ryde is working with ZapCat, a certified social enterprise, to help local renters save on bills, make their homes more comfortable and reduce emissions. Through this free program, the Ryde community can get an instant tailored energy efficiency plan and book free virtual consultations with an expert to answer your questions and help you make confident, informed choices.

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

Click here for Council's Terms and Conditions

Get an instant energy efficiency plan for your home, including simple things you can do to:

• Reduce your energy bill, including an estimate of how much you could save.
• Make your home warmer in winter.
• Make your home cooler in summer.

It only takes 2 minutes.

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

• Advice on how to reduce your energy bill.
• Tips for making the temperature of your home more comfortable.
• Estimating bill savings from different actions.
• Identifying which rebates you qualify for.
• Identifying products that suit your needs.
• Helping you find quality installers or instructions for DIY solutions.
• Price benchmarks.

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.

City of Ryde Council:

• is promoting the ZapCat program for the benefit of the community but is not in partnership with ZapCat, nor is it directly affiliated with any installers or service providers involved in the program;
• does not vet, endorse, or recommend any specific installers or products. The vetting of installers is conducted solely by ZapCat, and Council is not involved in this process;
• is not a party to any agreement or contract between residents, businesses, ZapCat, or any installers. Any engagement or contractual arrangement is strictly between the customer, ZapCat, and the installer;
• does not provide, and is not responsible for, any advice, recommendations, or information given by ZapCat or any third-party installers. Any advice or guidance received through the program is independent of Council;
• does not warrant, guarantee, or accept responsibility for the quality, safety, performance, or outcomes of any products, services, or installations provided by ZapCat or any installers. Council is not liable for any loss, damage, or dissatisfaction arising from participation in the program or from any installation or service provided by third parties; and/or
• does not collect, store, use, or disclose any personal information provided by participants in connection with this program. All personal information is managed solely by ZapCat and/or third-party installers according to their own privacy policies. Council is not responsible for the privacy, security, or management (including legal compliance) of personal information provided to ZapCat and/or third-party installers. If you have questions about your personal information, contact ZapCat or the relevant third-party installer directly.