Big news for Australian homeowners!
The federal government is expanding its electrification funding program, making it easier for households to switch from gas to electric appliances and renewable energy sources.
What’s in it for you?
✅ Grants of up to $10,000 to replace gas appliances
✅ Low-interest loans for solar panels, batteries, and EVs
✅ Lower power bills—some households have already cut costs by 70%!
✅ A cleaner, greener future with reduced emissions
A successful trial in NSW saw 400 households make the switch, with low-income families making up 20% of participants. With this expansion, community groups across Australia can now apply for funding to help more people electrify their homes.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen called it one of the highest-impact ways to permanently lower power bills, while Saul Griffith, the architect behind the Electrify 2515 program, says it could save communities $20 million annually.
With a federal election on the horizon, energy policy is a hot topic, but the government is standing firm on its electrification push, dismissing nuclear alternatives as a "fantasy". The focus remains on practical, immediate solutions that reduce emissions and power costs while strengthening Australia’s renewable future.
Source: Funding to electrify homes expanded as Bowen slams Opposition's 'nuclear fantasy'
