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The energy we use is the biggest contributor to the emissions our homes create. We can reduce these emissions by:
Improving the energy efficiency of our homes
Switching from gas to more efficient electric appliances
Buying renewably generated electricity
Solar energy
Reminding guests to turn lights and appliances off when not needed
Let’s dive into each area and find out what we can do.
Other benefits to electrifying your home or listing can include:
significant cost savings
health benefits
improved house value
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Gas and petrol home
Average running costs
$5,300 per year
$53,000 over 10 year lifetime of appliances
Fossil fuel grid electricity
Gas space heater
Gas hot water heater
Gas cooking
Petrol and diesel cars
Energy emissions
9,550 kg CO2e per year
Electrified home
Average running costs
$1,850 per year
$18,500 over 10 year lifetime of appliances
Rooftop solar & clean electricity
Heat pump (reverse cycle AC)
Heat pump hot water
Induction cooking
Electric cars
Energy emissions
ZERO
