Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026
Pilot Completion
Expected date for final data analysis and reporting on grid impact.
Bulli Expansion
The program officially expands to include the suburb of Bulli.
Initial Launch
Subsidies open for residents in Thirroul and Austinmer.
Funding Secured
ARENA announces $5.4M in funding for the Electrify 2516 pilot.
The pioneering Electrify 2516 project has officially expanded its home electrification subsidy program into the suburb of Bulli. This strategic move marks a critical scaling phase for Australia’s first community-scale electrification pilot, aimed at proving the economic and technical viability of transitioning entire suburbs away from gas.
The Electrify 2516 pilot program has officially expanded its home electrification subsidies to the suburb of Bulli, marking a critical phase in Australia's first community-scale energy transition. This expansion provides residents with significant financial incentives to replace gas appliances with high-efficiency electric alternatives, serving as a live laboratory for future proptech and grid management solutions.