Bulli, it’s our turn to electrify!

It’s official! The Electrify 2515 Community Pilot is expanding to Bulli, offering the opportunity to make the shift to all-electric living with the help of financial subsidies and support. 

“Lots of Bulli residents showed interest earlier on, but were disappointed they lived just outside the initial pilot border,” said John Buchelin, the pilot operations manager.

“Now they can now take part!” he said. 

Federal rebates for home batteries prompted a reallocation of pilot subsidies. This means the funding can go further and can include Bulli, which shares a substation with the 2515 area.

“If you still cook on gas, heat your water with gas, or heat your home with gas, Bulli and 2515 residents can now access up to $1000 per appliance to upgrade to electric,” John said.

You’ll also cut your household bills. 

Billy, a Thirroul resident already taking part in the pilot, said: “We installed heat pump hot water, an induction cooktop, air conditioning, solar and a battery, and we are now saving roughly $250 a month on energy bills.”

The Electrify 2515 Community Pilot is showing Australia’s electric future in action, with households from 2515 plus Bulli working together to reduce emissions and energy bills, and in return, provide data and insights to make the transition to clean energy easier for everyone.

Over 100 households have already completed their upgrades, with hundreds more in the process of getting quotes. The aim is to transition 500 homes as part of the research.

“Whether you are a renter, live in an apartment, homeowner, or landlord, come to our upcoming Info Day at Bulli Surf Club to find out how to get involved,” John said.

Electrify Bulli Info Day

Sunday, 22 March, 3-4.30pm, Bulli Surf Club, visit the Electrify 2515 website