Yarra locals are electrifying.

Find out how people in our community have electrified their homes and their lives to save money and create a more sustainable future.

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Stephanie’s all electric apartment in Fitzroy North

Stephanie has been a renter since 2001 and an owner Since 2007, Stephanie has embarked on a systematic journey to get the most efficient energy use for her compact Fitzroy North apartment, with a focus on sustainability.

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Anna and Michael in Fitzroy North

Anna and Michael have achieved an all-electric Victorian terrace in Fitzroy North, driven by a strong focus on their environmental impact.

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Jeanette and Harry’s terrace in North Carlton

Harry used a major building repair to kick off his electrification journey, and progressed step by step to achieve incredible energy efficiency.

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Haley in Fitzroy

Haley is in her second rental property since moving to the City of Yarra from regional WA. In this Yarra Story, Haley gives us her renter’s perspective - what to look for, and how to improve the energy efficiency of your rental property. She shares how she has been able to get her landlords’ support for some important changes.

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Marie and Carl in North Fitzroy

Renovating gave them an opportunity to build-in much more efficiency for their heritage Victorian terrace house, and make it all-electric. Carl, a communications specialist, shared their motivations and key decisions with Electrify Yarra.