How to be more energy efficient

To support the transition to a clean energy future, we have committed to net zero emissions for our community by 2035. Electrification of our homes, cars and workplaces is the fastest, most effective path to stop the planet heating.

How to move to an all electric home

You can be part of the clean energy future by moving to an all electric home.

Use the links below to find out how to make the switch - choose the actions and the timeline that suits you.

To get started, download Sustainability Victoria's Household energy action guide.

Energy efficiency advice

The Residential Efficiency Scorecard rates your home's energy use and provides tailored recommendations.

Understand your energy bills

Knowing how to read your energy bill can help you reduce your energy use and save money.

Attend an information session

Join one of our online or in-person sessions to understand how we can help you go all electric.

Monitor usage and get a better deal

Install a smart meter to monitor usage and compare plans with Victorian Energy Compare.

Heat your home efficiently

Minimise heat loss and use heating systems more efficiently to reduce energy consumption.

Cool your home efficiently

Optimise your home for passive cooling and operate your active cooling systems efficiently.

Install solar or a battery

Rooftop solar and battery storage give you the opportunity to power your home with clean renewable energy.

Buy clean energy

Not ready to install solar? Join Australia’s clean energy transition by switching to clean, renewable electricity.

Manningham Solar Savers program

Solar Savers is a local government initiative helping households and businesses to install quality and affordable rooftop solar and batteries. This initiative is supported by Manningham Council in partnership with Solar Savers.

Solar Savers provides the following assistance:

Manningham Council subsidies up to $2,000 per household for battery installation
Manningham Council subsidies for pension card holders up to $2,000 for solar systems
State Government rebates and loans available for the installation of solar or batteries.

Receive a free quote

Eligible residents and businesses with suitable rooftops for solar will receive a free quote. The quote will include:

indictive costs
rebates
expected energy and cost savings.

You will have the opportunity to discuss the quote with the installer and Solar Savers to ensure solar power is suitable for you.

Visit the Solar Savers website to find out more.

Manningham residents are going all electric

For country-raised Ken and his wife Joan, purchasing solar and a battery system simply made good sense. Now, the Donvale residents are saving more with stable renewable energy.

“Our aim was to improve our home’s efficiency and reduce our reliance on the grid,” explains Ken.

While the couple initially dreamed of being off-grid, they found a powerful alternative: a well-insulated home with rooftop solar and a battery system.

For Ken, who comes from the country and doesn’t identify as an environmentalist, it was clear that “this is the way we must go.”

So, in 2023, Ken and Joan upgraded their 1kW solar panels to a 10kW system and also purchased a Sungrow battery through the Solar Savers scheme.

The battery offers three-phase backup protection, which keeps their home steady if there’s a power outage or problem with the grid. They can also add extra units to increase the battery’s capacity – if their energy needs grow or they add more appliances.

The impact? Less grid outages and more reliable energy. Plus, with an interest-free loan from Solar Savers, the upgrade was more affordable.

“While the total cost was around $20,000, I only paid $7,000 upfront, with the rest on an interest-free loan. It’s a great deal that’s made a huge difference for us.”