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.
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.