Canberrans are to gain access to a first-in-Australia online tool to help make their homes all-electric.
Launching the Make Your Next Choice Electric tool, Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury said the Territory had partnered with CHOICE on the nation-leading project.
“The ACT Government has partnered with CHOICE in an Australian first collaboration to offer the ‘make your next choice electric’ tool to Canberrans,” Mr Rattenbury said.
“This tool provides Canberrans with access to free, independent advice from CHOICE, which usually sits behind a paywall, to help households choose the best energy efficient options to replace old or broken gas appliances,” he said.
“The tool only takes 10 minutes and tailors advice to each household’s needs and budget. It also provides an upfront estimate of how much you can save on energy bills if you change to all electric.”
Mr Rattenbury said the free online tool would help users identify when: Appliances in their home would need to be updated; Showcase the latest energy efficient electric appliances on the market that are best suited to individual needs; Provide cost estimates for upgrades; and Provide estimates for cost and emissions savings as a result of upgrades.
He said an average household of four people, who lived in a typical medium-sized Canberra home built before 1996 with all gas appliances, could save over $2,500 a year in energy bills if they transitioned to efficient electric appliances.
“We recognise that there is an upfront cost to transitioning,” the Minister said.
“The tool will help Canberrans plan when they intend to replace appliances, identify the right appliances for their needs, and help them identify saving benefits as a result of their changes.”
The Make Your Next Choice Electric tool can be accessed at this PS News link.
