Rewiring Noosa Electrify Everything
REWIring noosa “electrify everything” - A Sustainable Revolution Sweeping the Shire.
Noosa Shire is leading the charge in a sustainability revolution, with households across the region making the switch to all-electric appliances and cars powered by clean electricity. This shift is not only slashing household expenses by up to 50% compared to those relying on fossil fuels, but it’s also making a significant positive impact on the climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy use.
Zero Emissions Noosa Inc, supported by Noosa council, is producing an “Rewiring Noosa - Electrify Everything” guide covering eight different technologies and strategies, including rooftop solar PV, heat pump hot water systems, pool pumps and heaters, home batteries, electric vehicles, and energy monitoring and control systems.
Through a series of articles in Noosa Today and at community forums, we will provide detailed information on the costs, savings, and benefits of each technology, helping residents make informed decisions about their energy usage.
One of the key benefits of this approach is the potential for significant cost savings. For example, by switching to an electric vehicle, households can save up to $2,000 per year on fuel and maintenance costs. Similarly, by installing a solar hot water system, households can reduce hot water energy consumption by up to 65%, saving up to $500 per year on energy bills.
individual ‘electrify everything’ chapter downloads
As every family & business’ budget and priority varies, we encourage each to transition as you need and can afford. Start with a baseline and as appliances near the end of their lifetime, look to replace gas-powered and other less environmentally & financially friendly appliances with electric or solar powered efficient replacement items.
The savings will be well worth the consideration and investment. To aid you with each component, please download by chapter below as you require.
We wish to acknowledge the pioneering work of Rewiring Australia, specifically Saul Griffiths who has spearheaded a campaign to move Australian families and workplaces away from expensive traditional fossil fuel-based power and transition to electrification powered by renewables.
In following this initiative, Australians can expect a cleaner environment with less emissions, greater control of their own power supplies and the associated costs otherwise dictated by current power merchants.
