Getting a Victorian home off gas, one sensible step at a time
Hot water, heating, cooking, solar and batteries, explained by someone who has designed and quoted these systems for a living. What to do first, what it costs to run, and what to ask the installer.
Start with the upgrade orderTry the calculators- Seal draughts, top up insulation
- Heat pump hot water (before the gas unit dies)
- Reverse-cycle heating and cooling
- Induction cooktop
- Solar, then maybe a battery
- Close the gas account
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Enter your gas bill and see what each appliance would cost to run on electricity instead.
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Compare your current hot water system with a heat pump, with or without solar.
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Work out how much a battery would shift each day and how long it takes to pay back.
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Who writes this?
A Melbourne electrification specialist who has spent years in people’s homes designing and quoting heat pumps, reverse-cycle systems, solar and batteries. The guides answer the questions that come up at almost every kitchen table. No sponsored content. Read more.