Go Electric
Go electric for a healthy, safe future!
City of Adelaide supports homes and businesses to move from natural gas appliances and petrol vehicles to all-electric appliances and vehicles.
All-electric is healthy and clean to run and can reduce your carbon footprint while saving you money on electricity bills.
You can go electric over time, but it is best to plan ahead.
We have a handy online checklist to help you plan for making the switch when appliances such as hot water need replacing.
If it takes 6 months or 6 years. We are here to help!
Ways to go electric
Solar or greenpower
Installing solar is a way to harness free electricity from the sun in the daytime, and export what you don't need at night.
Reverse cycle for heating
Reverse cycle air-conditioners both heat and cool; split system air conditioners only cool. Single reverse cycle air-conditioning units can be the cheapest to run for winter heating.
Upgrade to heat pumps
Hot water heating accounts for over a quarter of average household energy costs. It pays to work out your preferred system before the current one fails, so you don’t have to make a decision under pressure that might cost a lot to run
Induction cooking
Induction cookware is gaining in popularity among households and chefs, for its responsiveness and safety. It works differently to standard electric hot plates, using a magnetic charge rather than a heated element. New wiring is likely to be needed for an induction cooktop, so check first with an electrician.
Electric transport
Riding, walking or catching public transport helps reduce air pollution, improves health, and helps transition us to a low carbon future. When these options aren’t suitable, we can still choose solutions that move us away from fossil fuels. Electric bikes, scooters and cars powered by renewable energy are all low emission options.
Solar or greenpower
Installing solar is a way to harness free electricity from the sun in the daytime, and export what you don't need at night.
Reverse cycle for heating
Reverse cycle air-conditioners both heat and cool; split system air conditioners only cool. Single reverse cycle air-conditioning units can be the cheapest to run for winter heating.
Upgrade to heat pumps
Hot water heating accounts for over a quarter of average household energy costs. It pays to work out your preferred system before the current one fails, so you don’t have to make a decision under pressure that might cost a lot to run
Induction cooking
Induction cookware is gaining in popularity among households and chefs, for its responsiveness and safety. It works differently to standard electric hot plates, using a magnetic charge rather than a heated element. New wiring is likely to be needed for an induction cooktop, so check first with an electrician.