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.

Kristian’s no longer a gas consumer
Kristian was fortunate to be able to purchase his first home in late 2023 and, with his drive for sustainability, got straight to work on his electrification journey. Some things were simple, but others threw up unexpected challenges, and now he has a comfortable, efficient all-electric home.

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.

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.

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.

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.