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.
Gillian completely electrified her terrace house… with help from her neighbourhood group
Gillain was wondering if it was time to replace her hot water system when her central heating failed. Luckily, just at that time, she was able to attend a neighbourhood meeting about electrification to get some insight and support. Her street sustainability group has been active for many years.
Noirit and Steve planned the electrification of their town house carefully
Noirit and Steve live with their young daughter in a two storey North Fitzroy townhouse.
Their Yarra Story illustrates the importance of getting expert advice, connecting with the community for finding trades and sources of information, as well as developing a clear set of priorities. Even so, there were lessons learned - particularly for a townhouse - and some surprises along the way. They shared their story and some great sources with Electrify Yarra.
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.
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.
Greg and Anita in Clifton Hill
Greg and Anita are looking at options for their Clifton Hill home
Brendan and Khloe in Princes Hill
Brendan is a licensed electrician and as the founder of Get Off Gas, is passionate about electrification and helping others to electrify. Brendan and Khloe generously opened their house during the recent Sustainable House Day.
Michael and Penny’s journey to electrify their 90-year old converted drill hall
Michael is an advocate for Fitzroy residents, and is chair of the Fitzroy Residents Association at the time of writing. He has lived in a multi-story, 90 year-old converted army drill hall at the southern end of Fitzroy for nearly twenty years with his wife Penny. This is their electrification journey.