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The Electric Homes Program is a Geelong Sustainability initiative, bringing together households, community groups, suppliers and councils across the region.
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Geelong Sustainability is a for-purpose community organisation with a vision to build a thriving and resilient community taking urgent action on climate change together.
Since our establishment in 2007, Geelong Sustainability has become the region’s leading sustainability group with extensive networks in community, government and business throughout Geelong and the Barwon region. We deliver events, projects, campaigns, and services to build a powerful community movement for a just transition to a net zero future.
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Winki Energy has proudly partnered with Geelong Sustainability through its Geelong Electric Homes Program for the last 3 years.
Winki is headquartered in Torquay where we have two teams of highly experienced, in-house local electricians to carry out our solar, battery and EV charger installations. Our focus is providing the best possible advice for your solar/battery upgrade and matching top quality products, installation and service. Winki Energy services the entire Surf Coast, Geelong and Bellarine region, as well as Melbourne.
Enviroflex is the premier insulation installer in Victoria, serving the metropolitan and rural retrofit markets across the residential, commercial, and government sectors. Proudly Australian-owned, with over 55 years of experience in thermal and acoustic insulation solutions, Enviroflex is dedicated to providing innovative and environmentally friendly products and solutions. Their focus is on improving not only energy efficiency but also the overall health and comfort of their customers.
Too Hot To Handle started small when two best friends decided they were tired of how traditional trades businesses treated their customers and employees.
Today, we are a leading HVAC and heat pump installation and service contractor across Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula. With more than 400 five-star Google reviews, our customers are our strongest advocates. We specialise in residential and commercial air conditioning, HVAC systems and heat pump hot water systems, with a strong focus on sustainable solutions, quality products and honest advice.
Our experienced management team has more than 60 years of combined experience across the heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical and renewable-energy industries. Our experience, systems and efficient supply and delivery processes help ensure projects are completed professionally and on time.
Our dedicated installation, service and maintenance teams provide seamless project delivery and ongoing customer support. We are committed to quality workmanship, excellent service and maintaining high standards across everything we do.
Barwon Water supports households with water saving initiatives including the WaterSmart Home Toilet program, the WaterSmart Washing Machine Rebate, and the WaterSmart Home and Garden Rebate Program.
The WaterSmart Home Toilet Program supports residential customers to save water in the home by upgrading an old inefficient single flush toilet cistern or an old leaking dual flush toilet cistern with a new efficient toilet cistern. The program is valued at $360 and is offered free to eligible residents.
The WaterSmart Washing Machine Rebate is available to eligible residential customers. A $200 rebate to replace a top loading washing machine with a new eligible front loading washing machine for a purchase over $700 and $100 to replace a top loading washing machine with a new eligible washing front loading machine with a purchase price under $700.
The WaterSmart Home and Garden Rebate Program supports residential customers to save water around the home and garden by purchasing eligible water saving products. The program is now open.
Australian Energy Upgrades has been designing and installing solar, batteries and EV chargers for Geelong households since 2017. We are a family business run by two brothers, Tom and Sam Vandermark, electrician owned and built on 20 years in the trade, operating from our office and warehouse in North Geelong. We design around your home, your roof, your switchboard and how your household actually uses power, provide a detailed written proposal so you can see exactly what is included before you commit, and back every installation with a 30 year workmanship warranty.
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Locally owned and operated for over 15 years, Velocity Solar specialises in solar, battery storage and EV chargers for homes across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. With more than 4,500 solar systems and 730 home batteries installed, our team combines proven experience with honest advice and quality workmanship. Every system is designed around the household’s energy use, property and budget, helping customers reduce electricity bills and make better use of clean energy. Our installers and electricians deliver the work, supported by a dedicated local service and maintenance team. From the first conversation to ongoing aftercare, Velocity Solar makes the move to an electric home straightforward, with a local team you can rely on for years to come.
Lower energy bills start with the right system and the right installer. Heat Pump Central and Jeztek Plumbing have completed more than 6,500 installations over 17 years, helping Victorian households move away from gas with efficient heat pump hot water and heating and cooling solutions. Every installation is managed by our experienced in-house team, with honest advice, quality products and dependable after-sales support. We are proud delivery partners of the Geelong Sustainability program, helping more local households transition to efficient, lower-emission technology.
Stewart Air Conditioning & Plumbing is a locally owned and operated family business with more than 20 years of industry experience, proudly servicing Geelong and the surrounding regions. We specialise in the supply and installation of energy-efficient split system air conditioning and heat pump hot water systems, helping homeowners reduce their energy consumption while improving year-round comfort. We take great pride in delivering outstanding customer service, high-quality workmanship, and installations that are completed to the highest standard. Our experienced in-house team is committed to providing honest advice, reliable solutions, and a quality outcome on every project, ensuring our customers receive the best long-term value from their investment.
EcoHome Insulation is a well-established insulation provider that puts quality, safety and customer satisfaction over quantity. We service residential homes across Victoria, delivering professional ceiling, wall and underfloor insulation upgrades designed to improve energy efficiency, comfort and the overall performance of homes. Our experienced team takes a practical, quality-focused approach to every project, ensuring insulation is installed correctly and in accordance with relevant industry standards. EcoHome is proud to support local households in making their homes more comfortable, energy efficient and affordable to run, while contributing to a more sustainable future for the Geelong community.
Ephe’s Home Energy Assessment is a comprehensive in-home evaluation of your property’s building fabric and fixed appliances, designed to help you better understand your home’s energy performance. The assessment identifies practical opportunities to reduce household energy costs, improve year-round comfort, and lower greenhouse gas emissions through evidence-based recommendations tailored to your home. Following the assessment, you will receive a detailed report outlining all findings, including the performance benchmarks of key building elements and appliances, as well as information on local installers and service providers should you choose to undertake upgrades.Our independent and unbiased approach provides you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about your home before engaging with sales representatives or committing to improvement works.
Enfort provides expert home energy and thermal assessments to help residents improve home comfort and efficiency. We offer two tailored packages. Our Premium NatHERS Home Energy Rating Assessment is an accredited, 2-3 hour evaluation. We create a 3D home model, assessing many elements including insulation, draughts, windows and appliances, to provide an official Home Energy Rating Certificate and a detailed 20+ page report, including rebate and upgrade guidance. Alternatively, our Standard Assessment offers the same thorough 2-3 hour inspection using a CSIRO-developed tool to calculate an energy star rating, report and recommendations, but excludes the formal NatHERS certificate. Both options deliver the expert insights needed to make smart, cost-effective decisions for your home.
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