RESIDENTS in the 2515 postcode will be able to apply for subsidies for a range of devices to support their household electrification under Federal Government funding of $5.4 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

Energy-efficient electric appliances and consumer energy resources will be installed in participating homes in Thirroul, Austinmer, Coledale, Scarborough, Wombarra and Clifton, along with a smart energy management device to optimise energy use.

The Australia first electrification-pilot was launched today (Tuesday) at Thirroul by Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Federal MP for Cunningham, Alison Byrne.

The ARENA funding will help households purchase heat pump hot water and space heating systems, batteries, and other consumer energy resources with these to be managed by the Home Energy Management System (HEMS).

The project will generate insights into consumer behaviour, attitudes and energy bill savings to better inform how home electrification could be scaled across Australia.

The Electrify 2515 Community Pilot, is led by Brighte, a green finance company in partnership with Rewiring Australia and Endeavour Energy.

Each household will have a free smart energy management device or HEMS installed to optimise their energy use, and support switchboard upgrades to enable the connection of new appliances.

The Electrify 2515 Community Pilot responds to a two-year campaign by local residents eager to play a leading role in the clean energy transition and reduce household emissions through electrification.

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said the Government is delivering the support needed to grasp the benefits of the clean energy transformation.

“This ARENA pilot project supporting home electrification will help create valuable insights into how households can transition to renewables and smart energy systems to cut energy costs and reduce emissions,” Minister Bowen said.

Federal MP for Cunningham Alison Byrnes said she looked forward to seeing the project provide valuable insights and data in how the model could be rolled out across communities, particularly more vulnerable households in lower socioeconomic areas who would benefit greatly from reduced energy bills.

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