Our Impact
Our story this year
Electrify Bouddi has continued to grow as a trusted, community-led organisation that helps residents reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and build climate resilience over the past year. The group expanded its reach, strengthened partnerships, launched new services, and delivered significant community engagement activities. Our impact includes:
Over 230 members now involved
Our events, workshops and case studies have helped residents take real steps toward electrification
Our partnerships with Council, NSW Government, regional networks and national energy groups have strengthened our impact.
Key achievements at a glance
- 750+ participants engaged through events and activities.
4 major community forums hosted at Hardys Bay Community Club.
88% increase in solar capacity in Bouddi between 2023–25.
1400 households leafletted with solar promotions.
3 editions of the “Electrifying” newsletter.
8 partnerships with local installers (solar, batteries, heat pumps).
New quote-review service launched.
Significant growth in website usage (+100% over previous year).
More details of our achievements are given below.
Strengthening partnerships
Collaborated with local installers, the NRMA, Ausgrid, Central Coast Council, and community groups.
Partnerships used to deliver trusted information, improve installations, and advocate for policy support.
Engagement with MPs including Chris Bowen, Gordon Reid, Adam Crouch and Liesl Tesch.
Communications & engagement
Website
16 new content pages added.
Usage doubled to 12,850 views.
User testing improved navigation.
Forums (all recorded & shared online)
Hot Water (Aug 2024)
Solar Rooftops (Oct 2024)
Energy Efficient Homes (Mar 2025)
Home Batteries (Jun 2025)
Day of Action at Bells, Killcare
250+ attendees; EV displays; electrification journey panel; induction cooking demo; multiple suppliers featured.
Newsletter
Three editions; two printed and delivered to all homes. Topics ranged from solar finance to hot water systems to energy-efficient heating.
Trivia Night
100+ attendees; raised $3,500 for communications and education.
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Local projects
Work undertaken across areas including:
Solar rooftops
Home batteries
Hot water electrification
EV charging (progress toward Empire Bay fast charger with NRMA)
Holiday homes and weekenders (increasing action uptake)
Community batteries research
Powersharing pilot (initial trial insights informing future VPP possibilities)
Solar Rooftops & Home Batteries
Key results:
Solar suitable on ~60% of Bouddi homes; only 19% had solar in 2024.
Major campaign launched: leaflets, website content, forums, installer partnerships.
10% discount negotiated for solar & battery installations.
New service reviewing solar/battery quotes.
Significant uptake increase between 2023–25.
Membership
Key results:
Membership grew to 230 people, with 83% local.
10–13% of all Bouddi households are now members.
Chris Bowen MP and Gordon Reid MP joined during their visit in April 2025.
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.