Switching to an all-electric home is easier than you might think, especially with the right energy partner by your side. Here’s a simple guide to making the switch.
So, you've decided to switch to an all-electric home.
But where do you even start? If you’re like the thousands of other Australians who are making the switch to all-electric living, the journey can feel overwhelming.
Solar panels, home batteries, energy plans, installers, quotes… it can be a lot.
The good news is that electrification has never been more accessible, and with an experienced energy partner like AGL guiding the way, the process can be surprisingly straightforward.
Why solar and batteries are the natural starting point
For many households, the electrification journey begins with solar panels.
Solar has long been a favourite among Australian homeowners, and for good reason: it allows you to generate your own energy right at home and reduce your reliance on the grid.
Rooftop solar cuts reliance on the grid, and home batteries are making it even more powerful. Picture: Getty
But it's the home battery that's quickly becoming the must-have companion to rooftop solar.
"Solar lets you generate your own energy during the day, but a battery lets you hold onto it and use it when you need it most, like in the evenings when the sun goes down and the household is busiest," Julie Hirsch, AGL Head of Innovation, Electrification says.
"Together, they're a powerful combination that can give homeowners much more control over their energy use and energy costs."
And with government incentives helping drive battery uptake across the country, there's never been a better time to take the leap.
The challenge for many homeowners, however, isn't deciding whether to invest in solar and batteries.
It's navigating the maze of choices that comes next.
Keeping it simple
Kilowatts, inverters, storage capacity… The language of electrification can feel like a foreign tongue.
That's where having a trusted guide makes all the difference. AGL's approach to electrification is built around simplicity.
Every electrification journey is different, whether you’re renovating or upgrading existing solar. Picture: Getty
A great place to start is AGL's Electrify Now™ tool, which helps you map out your home's electrification journey based on your circumstances, so you can see what makes sense for your home and in what order.
It can also help you with understanding your initial installation and product costs, payback period, possible financing options and system hardware.
"People often think they need to do everything at once, but electrification is a journey, and every home is different," Julie says.
"The right first step for a family planning a big renovation might be different to someone simply wanting to get more from their existing solar. What matters is having a clear picture of your options."
From there, AGL can support you through the whole process: helping you choose a system that’s right for your home, arranging quotes, connecting you to trusted installers, and matching you with an energy plan that complements your new setup.
In other words, you don't have to project-manage your own electric upgrade.
Getting more from your battery investment
Here's something many homeowners don't realise: a home battery can keep working for you well beyond storing your solar energy.
Through AGL's Battery Rewards Plan, eligible customers can earn Feed in Tariffs (FiTs) for exporting electricity from their battery to the grid during evening peak times¹.
And if you choose to sign up to AGL’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP), you can also get regular bill credits.
A home battery keeps working for you, even when the sun isn’t shining. Picture: Getty
"A Virtual Power Plant sounds technical, but the concept is simple: a network of home batteries working together as a team, supplying small amounts of stored energy when the grid needs it most," Julie says.
"For the households, it means your battery is actively helping you maximise the value of your investment, while also supporting a more reliable, cleaner energy system for everyone."
It's a win-win: you get more out of your solar and battery system, and you play a part in Australia's ongoing transition to a cleaner energy future.
A partner for the whole journey
Perhaps the biggest shift in home electrification isn't the technology itself. It’s how much easier the journey has become when you're not doing it alone.
"Energy isn’t one size fits all anymore," Julie says.
“AGL can help you prioritise among the exciting innovations in electrification, whether that’s solar and batteries, Electric Vehicle charging, or even future technology like Vehicle to Grid.
"Electrification is the future for our homes. From the first conversation through to quotes, installation and the right energy plan, we want people to feel confident at every step.”
A home powered by your own clean energy, with lower reliance on the grid and a battery that works harder for you, isn't a far-off dream.
For a growing number of Australians, it's simply how they live.
So, if you've been waiting for a sign to start your electrification journey, this might just be it.
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