CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE TOOLKIT
Free online events
Planning Your Electrification Journey
• Wed 26 July 2023, 6.30pm – 8.00pm AEST
• Online, book here
Join Renew for the first of our Getting Off Gas Toolkit sessions, as we discuss everything you need to know about ditching gas. From planning your electrification journey, knowing what gas appliance you should ditch first, how electricity compares to gas, and whether getting off gas is cheaper for new builds or existing homes. We’ll be covering all things going all-electric.
Choosing Your Appliances
• Wed 2 August 2023, 6.30pm – 8.00pm AEST
• Online, book here
Join our expert panel for the second instalment of our getting off gas event series as we discuss the ins and outs of upgrading appliances to create your all-electric home. We will be covering everything from the most efficient way to heat and cool your home, what to choose when living in apartments or rentals, the truth about cooking with induction, and how to ensure you’re always getting reliable and cheap hot water.
All-Electric Homes and Solar, EVs, and Batteries
• Wed 9 August 2023, 6:30pm-8.00pm AEST
• Online, book here
In the third instalment of our series we support homeowners on their journey to ditch gas. For this session we will explore how solar panels, EV’s, and batteries interact with the all-electric home, and what to consider before making the leap to go all electric or purchase new appliances or renewable technologies.
Trades, Wiring, Plumbing, Troubleshooting
• Wed 16 August 2023, 6:30pm-8.00pm AEST
• Online, book here
When transitioning to an all-electric home, it can be hard to know how to find the right tradespersons for the job. But its important to know which trades are required and what questions you should ask when getting off gas. Join us for our final Getting Off Gas event series when we discuss how best to engage a tradesperson with confidence for your all-electric project.
We are so grateful to our Getting Off Gas Toolkit sponsors: Pure Electric (Gold Sponsor), Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (Silver Sponsor), Be Energy Efficient (Bronze Sponsor), HIP V. HYPE and Minimum Wines (Launch Sponsors). The Getting Off Gas Toolkit has been made possible with the support of Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and Boundless Earth.
