Last Thursday evening, we had an inspiring and insightful evening at the Home Energy Upgrades for Comfort and Every Budget event—the first in our Armidale Community-Driven Shift to Renewable Energy and Sustainability series!
Our expert speakers shared practical, achievable solutions for improving home energy efficiency, reducing power bills, and transitioning to all-electric homes. Attendees learned about home electrification, insulation, smart energy choices, and financial savings, with an emphasis on making upgrades accessible for all households.
Calum Harvey-Scholes (Rewiring Australia) introduced Electrify 2515, the world’s most advanced community electrification project, and what we can learn from it.
Jaime Comber (Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes, UTS) highlighted the upcoming Electrify Armidale pilot program to help break down the barriers to home energy upgrades.
Piroska Bisits-Bullen (ZapCat) explained how their social enterprise is making electrification simpler, more affordable, and stress-free for households.
Matt Peterson (Automised Energy) shared how their platform helps households find the best electricity deals and save hundreds of dollars annually.
Mahalath Halperin (Eco-Architect & Energy Assessor) emphasised the importance of fixing leaky, poorly designed homes to maximise efficiency and comfort.
Many attendees left ready to take action—whether by improving home insulation, switching to more efficient appliances, or exploring electrification options through Electrify Armidale, ZapCat, or Automised Energy.
