Cath moved to Killcare in 2019, after many years in Northern Australia. Her electrification journey has been one step forward, one step sideways, and now another step forward – hopefully! Cath says, “While it’s been a very interesting ride, it hasn’t been a smooth one.” “I don’t use a lot of electricity as I live by myself. Possibly, I will
At the Electrify Bouddi AGM on 11th December, local resident Sharyn Smith was awarded the inaugural prize for volunteering in front of a packed Hardys Bay Community Club. “This award is in memory of our great friend and mentor Jo Muller and recognises the critical work done by us all as volunteers,” said Mal McCall, a founder member of Electrify
If you have installed a Sigenergy home battery, this news item is relevant to you. Problems have recently been identified with particular Sigenergy components. The technical name of these components are single phases 8/10/12kW Energy Controllers with quick connect AC plugs. These AC plug components have been recalled as they may overheat, become damaged and pose a fire risk –
Like others in our community, Tony and Carlene Lawler recognise that there is a part for us all to play in making the world a better place, starting at home. “We always planned to install solar panels and purchase an EV at some stage.” “In 2023 we were doing a renovation and looking at a heat pump for our pool.
Learn about our achievements in Electrify Bouddi’s Annual Report 2024-2025. This report outlines our activities over the past year, shares key learnings, and highlights how our community is working together to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.
In 2022, when his element hot water system was starting to prove expensive, Colin Hoving decided it was time to upgrade to a heat pump. Heat pumps are now widely considered the most effective way to heat hot water but Colin, always an early tech adopter, wanted to get in early on massive savings and contribute to a cleaner world.
‘We decided to go ahead with buying a home battery when we made the decision to get an electric vehicle’. Abi thought they would just buy one battery but when they realised the federal government rebate was a one-off and they would not be eligible if they got a second battery later, they decided to get two 10KwH batteries at
Mal and Lyn have always been early adopters. Before most of us, they bought a block of land on Killcare Heights in the 1970’s, knowing that one day they would like to live permanently on the Bouddi Peninsula. In 2000 and six children later, they left Sydney to owner-build their beautiful home. It wasn’t long before solar panels were installed
Local electric vehicle (EV) users received a boost this week with Electrify Bouddi’s announcement that a new fast EV charging facility at the Empire Bay Tavern has reached the final design stage. Electrify Bouddi has been working for over a year with the Tavern and the NRMA to bring this project to reality. Subject to final approval, the facility will
