Save money on your energy bills

There are many ways to make your home more energy efficient and bring down your energy bills. By being smarter about your energy usage and switching to electricity instead of gas for hot water, heating and cooking, you can reduce your running costs and carbon emissions.

The switch to an electric home also has health benefits because electric appliances don't release unhealthy fumes.

Electric homes are cheaper to run, healthier to live in and better for the planet.

Indicative annual savings by going electric

Modelling shows that an average Victorian household with gas and electric appliances can reduce their annual energy bill by around 40% (or $1,700) by switching to all-electric. The savings rise to around 66% – more than $2,700 a year – by adding solar.

Ways to electrify your home

Average household energy usage

For the average household, the breakdown in energy usage equates to:

• 40% heating and cooling
• 30% fridge, clothes dryer, washing machine and other appliances
• 20% hot water
• 5-10% lighting, cooking, computers and televisions.