Rewiring Australia
rewiringaus.bsky.social
Rewiring Australia
@rewiringaus.bsky.social
Electrifying our homes and cars is the recipe to cut emissions and save money for Australian homes. Let's build an abundant electric future for Australia.
This year is going to be big! We're excited to #electrifyeverything by making sure more Australians can power their homes with efficient, electric appliances, powered by rooftop solar.⚡🌞 Keep up to date with our work by signing up to our monthly newsletter 👉 www.rewiringaustralia.org
January 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
🏠 Households in Victoria are the greatest consumers of residential gas in Australia, which is contributing to expensive household energy bills and damaging greenhouse gas emissions. Rewiring Australia has crunched the numbers, check out how much Victorians can save when they #electrifyeverything.
December 12, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Water heating is the second big ticket gas user in Victorian homes. Rewiring Australia modelling shows just how much Victorians can save by switching to electric hot water systems. Bring on the power of the shower! ☀️⚡🚿

Join the electrification movement 👇 www.electrifyeverything.org.au
December 12, 2024 at 1:07 AM
In Victorian homes, space heaters use the most energy. Our modelling shows reverse cycle air conditioners use 3-4 times less energy than gas heaters, resulting in significant energy bill savings, and even more so if paired with solar! www.electrifyeverything.org.au #electrifyeverything
December 9, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Cooktops are often the last appliance to be upgraded from gas. Our modelling shows Victorian households who upgrade to electric induction cooktops save on energy costs - not to mention the health benefits that come with gas-free cooking
Find out more⚡electrifyeverything.org.au
December 4, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Rewiring Australia modelling shows Victorian houses that have electrified their homes & cars that are powered by rooftop solar, save $4,700 in upfront costs over the 15 yr lifetime of those items, compared to homes with gas appliances & petrol cars electrifyeverything.org.au/
#electrifyeverything
December 3, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Feeling frazzled after #BlackFriday? 🫨 This #GivingTuesday, join a global movement for change! 🌍 In these uncertain times, your support helps lower costs & emissions while driving a fair energy transition through our research, advocacy, & community action. 💡⚡
donate.rewiringaustralia.org
December 3, 2024 at 1:58 AM
#electrifyeverything for everyone represents a people-powered movement driving electrification across Australian communities. We’re a diverse group of individuals, orgs, & groups working together, united by a vision of an equitable, electric future. Find out more: electrifyeverything.org.au
November 27, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Did you know 2 million Victorian homes still rely on gas? By upgrading ageing gas appliances and petrol fuelled cars at the end of life for efficient, electric alternatives powered by rooftop solar, you can cut emissions and save big. Join the electrification movement electrifyeverything.org.au 🔋⚡
November 27, 2024 at 1:06 AM
"We're pleased to see an investment of $27.7 million to better integrate Consumer Energy Resources like rooftop solar and home batteries into the grid, so households are on a level playing field with the energy giants." Executive Director @danjcass.bsky.social speaking to the press #Budget2024
May 14, 2024 at 11:34 AM
We're excited that our Executive Director Dan Cass will be speaking at the Power + Utilities 2024 Leadership Summit in Melbourne. There's still time to join us on 7 - 8 May by booking your spot today. More info: powerutilitiesaustralia.com
May 1, 2024 at 6:28 AM
Join us in calling for the federal government to provide all households access to finance to create their solar electric home. Take action by signing your name on an email to your MP via a tool on our website - it takes less than a minute! rewiringaustralia.org/email-your-mp
April 2, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Rewiring Australia's Dr Vikki McLeod (middle) joins Scott McDinny and Lauren Mellon from Original Power in the NT, the first 100% owned and operated First Nations microgrid in Aust. Tune in for Day 2 of the Community Energy Congress for other inspirational stories and learnings.
March 6, 2024 at 4:49 AM
"Our homes must be at the centre of emission reduction. Renters, low income earners and apartment dwellers are locked out of the opportunities of the transition and that’s why we need a people power plan." Member for Wentworth Allegra Spender MP speaking at the Smart Energy Council Conference.
March 5, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Last chance to get your ticket to the Community Energy Congress, happening 6-7 March in Sydney, featuring our own Saul Griffith and a range of excellent speakers & groups. Tix: c4ce.net.au/congress/
March 3, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Can we convince our government to help households make the big switch? Our co-founder Saul Griffith
caught up with Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic to discuss how putting households first will ease cost of living pressures while creating thousands of jobs & manufacturing opportunities.
February 27, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Interested in learning about accelerating the electrification of households & communities? Grab your ticket to the Community Energy Congress where you'll hear from our own Saul Griffith and a range of excellent speakers & groups. 6-7 March. Tix: c4ce.net.au/congress/
February 26, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Electrifying communities takes passion, teamwork and planning 💪 Our friends at Electrify Boorandara have big plans for 2024. Interested in electrifying your own community? We’d love to hear from you.
February 20, 2024 at 5:41 AM
How fantastic to join the climate and energy community groups at the Everything Electric show in Sydney - what a wonderful service to society they provide. 🙌 There was a fantastic turn out, demonstrating how much support there is for an electric future. Let's create it together!
February 12, 2024 at 3:20 AM
Did you get involved in the community-led action supporting renewable energy? In Wollongong, Electrify2515 kept the crowd cool with EV-powered smoothies & ebike powered shaved ice. A renewable-powered future = more jobs, cleaner air, cheaper bills & safer climate, and that's worth celebrating.
February 5, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Make 2024 the year you get off gas!🙌We love hearing about our supporters' electrification journeys, like Tom - who just ditched his gas stove in place of an induction cooktop, powered by clean energy. ⚡
January 15, 2024 at 4:51 AM
This summer, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is running a survey in partnership with First Nations Clean Energy Network to understand the impacts of heat on people experiencing financial stress. Complete the survey here: efcee0ql45h.typeform.com/to/MAgsiBls
December 18, 2023 at 10:27 PM
Today we called for the Australian Energy Market Operator to shift the focus of energy planning to drive electrification and rooftop solar as these will help reduce the cost of energy, while the build-out of large-scale renewables suffers from delays.
December 15, 2023 at 5:40 AM
Planning for an electrifying 2024 ⚡

The Rewiring Team has come together from near and far to join our co-founders Dr Saul Griffith and Dan Cass for a Planning Day, nutting out how to help Australia #electrifyeverything, watch out - next year is going to be big!
November 30, 2023 at 2:03 AM