New EV owner Peter Park ducked into the United Petrol station at Empire Bay for a soda. The attendant spotted his EV, sighed theatrically, and admitted he had “missed” Peter — or more accurately, Peter’s petrol purchases. That exchange, plus the classic new EV owner “range anxiety,” turned out to be the only real bumps in Peter’s smooth shift to
“With the number of EVs on our roads set to double in 2026, from here on the main limit to EV growth will be the lack of charging infrastructure” said Electrify Bouddi’s Deborah Cotter at the launch of the new EV Charger at the Empire Bay Tavern on 15th May. She went on to explain how Electrify Bouddi had approached
When Katie moved to Killcare in June 2024, it was a conscious lifestyle choice. After spending most of her adult life on the NSW North Coast around Byron Bay, she was ready to be closer to Sydney but still wanted that familiar coastal bush feel. With her two sisters already living on the Central Coast, it quickly felt like the
Bill and Ray live in a renovated 1970s brick and timber home with Bouddi National Park at their doorstep. With a north facing aspect and surrounded by beautiful spotted gums their home reflects a deep commitment to living in harmony with nature. When their deck was widened during the reno, they decided to retain the threatened species of spotted gum
With fuel prices rising, Electrify Bouddi’s Go Solar & Electric Q&A session provided timely information to around 40 attendees eager to learn about how to reduce their energy bills and emissions. It was no surprise that electric cars vehicles proved a popular topic, with residents asking about charging infrastructure, range, and practical everyday use. A panel of experts fielded a
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.
