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electrify my home

What Will It Cost to Electrify My Home?

To electrify your home in Australia, a full replacement of gas appliances from your heating and cooling to your cooktop...
Tank for a heat pump hot water system

If I swap gas hot water for a heat-pump system, what tank size do I need?

Short answer: most homes moving from gas to a heat-pump hot water system land on 270–315 L storage. Smaller households...
Hot water heat pump installation

No More Gas in Parts of Victoria – Your Hot Water Heat Pump Installation Guide

Why switch now in Victoria Parts of regional Victoria are facing real change. Solstice Energy has confirmed it will shut...
heat pump hot water systems

What Are the Best Heat Pump Hot Water Systems? (Reclaim, Apricus or iStore)

Thinking about swapping to a heat pump hot water system? Smart move. A heat pump is like a reverse fridge...
Woman showering in hot water using hot water heat pump

A Guide to Rebates for Your Hot Water Heat Pump | Saving Money With the Electric Homes Program

If there’s one thing stopping most people from upgrading to an electric hot water heat pump, it’s the cost of...
Hot water system

6 Benefits of Switching to a Heat Pump Hot Water System

Why it’s time to rethink your hot water system Most of us don’t give much thought to our hot water...
air conditioner

Air Conditioner Repair vs Replacement: What’s Cheaper?

Your air conditioner’s given up and now you’re faced with a choice: call out another repair tech or bite the...
Evaporative cooling

Evaporative Cooling vs Air Conditioning: Which Is Better?

Many people think that air conditioning is the single gold standard for home cooling. But there is another option –...
VEU Victorian Energy Upgrade

How to convince body corporate to upgrade your business facility to a more efficient hot water system

When you’re renting a commercial property, you’ve got to work with what you’ve got. But when it comes to your...