Some sideways steps but it’s absolutely worth it
March 10, 2026
Cath moved to Killcare in 2019, after many years in Northern Australia. Her electrification journey has been one
Going electric is one of the most effective ways we can cut household costs, reduce our impact on the climate, and make our homes more comfortable. Every step we take — from cooking and heating water to powering our cars — makes a difference.
In Bouddi, each home emits about 10 tonnes of greenhouse gases annually. Most household emissions come from burning fossil fuels for energy — gas for cooking and heating, petrol for cars, and coal-fired electricity.
Transportation accounts for half of all energy use and 40% of emissions. Water heating alone makes up almost 30% of household emissions, far more than heating and cooling combined.
Winter energy use peaks about 30% higher than summer, making solar electricity from local rooftops increasingly important.
Energy consumption is changing fast. Electric appliances and vehicles are already cheaper to run than gas and petrol alternatives, and as our electricity grid shifts to renewable energy, they get cleaner every year.
That means every time we switch to electric, we cut our bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time.
Solar panels, efficient hot water systems, induction cooktops, and electric vehicles all cost less to run. With each upgrade, your household expenses go down.
All-electric homes are easier to heat in winter and cool in summer — powered directly by your solar energy. That means year-round comfort without the bill shock.
Every household that electrifies cuts its greenhouse gas emissions — and together, Bouddi can make a difference.
Solar and batteries let us power our homes directly from the sun, giving us more control and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Cath moved to Killcare in 2019, after many years in Northern Australia. Her electrification journey has been one
Like others in our community, Tony and Carlene Lawler recognise that there is a part for us all
‘We decided to go ahead with buying a home battery when we made the decision to get an
Mal and Lyn have always been early adopters. Before most of us, they bought a block of land
“We funded our solar panels and battery via an interest free loan, so the cost was spread over
“I’d been thinking of getting solar for years but it was only talking to Joe from SEA Solutions
Like many others, Deborah and Kristian have found switching to an electric car far less difficult than it
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