Climateworks Centre joins national campaign to electrify Australia
This week, Climateworks Centre joined more than 30 consumer, business, civil society and research organisations to launch Electrify Australia, a campaign calling for a coordinated national effort to accelerate electrification across homes, businesses, transport, agriculture and industry.
Climateworks’ research consistently shows electrification as one of the clearest opportunities to reduce emissions across sectors, while delivering practical benefits.
By replacing gas, petrol and diesel technologies with efficient electric alternatives powered by renewable energy, Australia has an opportunity to reduce energy costs, improve energy security and cut emissions.
Electrification is already transforming the way Australians power their homes, travel, produce goods and run businesses. Now, Electrify Australia aims to build on that progress to secure these benefits for all Australians.
Electrification can deliver benefits across the country
Australia has some of the world’s best renewable energy resources, and electrification can help unlock their full potential.
Many Australians already understand the benefits of rooftop solar. Electrification builds on that by helping households and businesses use more efficient electric technologies – from heat pumps and induction cooktops to electric vehicles and industrial equipment.
The benefits extend across the economy:
- Households can reduce energy bills through efficient electric appliances.
- Industry can access cleaner and more efficient energy sources.
- Farmers can reduce exposure to volatile diesel prices.
- Transport can become less dependent on imported fuels.
- Businesses can lower operating costs and improve productivity.
Across Australia, these changes are already happening. But barriers remain for many households and businesses.
A shared call for national action
Electrify Australia is calling for clear policy signals, effective regulation and targeted incentives that support Australians in making the switch with confidence.
This includes support for renters, low-income households, First Nations communities, businesses and farmers who may otherwise face challenges accessing the benefits of electrification.
Kylie Turner, Lead of Climateworks’ Sustainable Economies team, said collaboration across sectors can help accelerate progress already underway.
‘The transition can happen faster and more fairly when governments, businesses, researchers and communities work together. Electrify Australia creates a shared platform to help build that momentum.’
Building momentum for Australia’s energy future
Electrification is a key part of the energy transition because it connects clean energy with the technologies people use every day.
Whether it’s replacing gas water heaters, electrifying fleet vehicles or transitioning industrial processes, each step contributes to a more efficient and resilient energy system.
The challenge now is ensuring more Australians can participate in that transition.
Electrify Australia provides a national platform to highlight opportunities, share success stories and advocate for policies that help households and businesses make the switch.
Climateworks is proud to stand alongside organisations from across Australia in support of this vision.
Together, we can help ensure more households and businesses access the benefits of electrification and a more affordable, resilient energy future.
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