Empowering Newcastle
Taking action on climate change will take all of us. That's why we're working with our community to switch to renewable energy, electrify, and create a net zero future.
Empowering Newcastle is our award-winning community climate action program. We’re helping residents create homes that are healthy, energy-efficient, all-electric, and powered by renewables. Learn more about our programs and services for residents, apartments and small businesses below.
Homeowners
Join Solar Neighbourhoods, our community solar and battery program delivered in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council and Maitland City Council that makes solar and batteries simple, trusted and affordable.
Access free, independent and expert advice, instant estimates, and quote reviews to help you electrify your home. Receive personalised advice on hot water heat pumps, induction cooktops, reverse cycle air conditioning, solar panels, batteries, EV chargers and more.
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Find the cheapest renewable electricity plan for your home with our free 12-month bill comparison service for eligible residents. Better Green Bills
Learn about the benefits of electric vehicles and where to charge your EV. Find out more
Use this Action Plan to prepare so that when appliances need replacing, you're ready to make the switch. You'll learn the most efficient appliances for your home and the government rebates available to you.
Visit CN's Library of Useful Things and learn how to improve your home's energy efficiency or experience the future of induction cooking.
Renovating or building? Check out the Australian Government guide to sustainable homes at YourHome.gov.au
People Who Rent
We have partnered with ZapCat, a certified social enterprise, to help people who rent save on energy bills and improve home comfort. Through this free service, residents can access expert, independent advice on energy efficiency, energy bills and rebates. Find out more
Find the best renewable electricity plan for your rental home within minutes with our free 12-month bill comparison service for eligible residents. Our Better Green Bills program is helping people who rent easily switch to 100% renewable electricity.
We’ve partnered with Race for 2030 on a research project to better understand how to increase energy upgrades in rental properties.
Use this Action Plan to learn how you can reduce energy bills and save on emissions, all while making your rental more comfortable to live in.
Visit CN's Library of Useful Things and learn how to improve your home's energy efficiency or experience the future of induction cooking.
Strata
Apartment residents can access expert, independent advice on installing clean electric appliances such as solar panels, batteries, hot water heat pumps, EV chargers, induction cooktops, reverse cycle air conditioning as well as assistance with strata processes. You do not need to be a member of the strata committee to access this free service. Find out more
Use this Action Plan to learn how you can electrify your apartment or townhouse, as well as how to work with your owner's corporation to plan for the electrification of the entire building.
Business
Small businesses and community organisations can access free expert advice on electrification, energy efficiency and renewable energy to help reduce energy costs and emissions. Find out more
Visit Solar Neighbourhoods and access affordable and quality solar, batteries and EV chargers, installed by trusted local electricians and delivered by our program partner 1KOMMA5°.
Visit CN's Library of Useful Things and learn how to improve your business’ energy efficiency or experience the future of cooking.
