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.

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.