Solar panel owners and installers in the Central Coast can now recycle end-of-life solar panels responsibly, helping divert waste from landfill while supporting the recovery of valuable materials for future reuse. Encouraged by Electrify Bouddi, Central Coast Council is piloting local drop-off points in partnership with PV Industries, leaders in the field achieving over 90% material recovery safely. Drop-off points
A packed room at Hardys Bay Community Club heard the case — and the catches — behind the new Solar Sharer Offer at Electrify Bouddi’s community forum on 23 July. The Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) is a new tariff option now available from all major electricity retailers, giving customers three hours of free electricity every day between 11am and 2pm.
Author Donna Cameron lives with her family in a cottage shaded by beautiful spotted gums on our peninsula. Solar panels are not an option for their property, but the family has nevertheless found a way to make impressive savings on energy. In 2023, Donna was keen to replace her small, ageing electric hot water system with something larger and more
Electrify Bouddi’s third annual Energy Action Day, held on 30 May 2026, was our best and brightest yet. Under perfect autumn sunshine, more than 200 central coast locals joined us over four hours to explore practical, real‑world ways to cut energy bills, reduce emissions, and take the next step toward an all‑electric future. From expert advice on home energy upgrades
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
