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Learn everything you need to know about advancing your home energy at the Energy Advice Zone feature.

Whether you're looking to optimize heating and cooling, upgrade insulation, explore battery options, dive into smart meters, set up home EV charging, or understand solar PV and thermal solutions, we've got you covered. Plus, get tips on managing your energy bills!

Energy experts will be on hand throughout the show to offer advice on ways to improve your home, whilst reducing your impact on the planet.


Our experts can assist with the following topics:

  • Heat pumps 
  • Insulation 
  • Batteries
  • Smart meters
  • Home EV Charging
  • Solar PV
  • Solar Thermal
  • Energy bills 
Talks

Introducing our Energy Experts 

Dick Clarke – Renew

Tracy Graham – Renew

Graham Hunt – Renew

Jeff Knowles – Renew

Norman Koslowski – Sky High Energy Control

Andy Marlow – Renew

Stephen McCulloch – Renew

Ian Moxon Watts – Going Down

2026 PROGRAMME

Friday 18th September

10:45 – 11:15

Feel the difference – the benefits of upgrading your home and where to start – in partnership with EEC

Upgrading your home saves energy, and creates a space that’s healthier, more comfortable, and more affordable to run. Across Australia, more households are making the switch to efficient, electric homes, but it’s important to know where to start. Join experts who are delivering and financing home upgrades every day to understand what’s making the biggest difference, what homeowners are noticing most, and how to confidently take the first step on your home electrification journey.

Chairperson: Sage Michaels, Energy Efficiency Council 

11:45 – 12:15

Gridlock or Green Light? Speeding Up Renewable Connections!

The race to clean energy relies on plugging new renewables and data centres into the grid and fast! But how do we balance speed with stability? Join us as we explore how Ausgrid is expediting connections, managing the delicate balance between generation and demand, and opening up new opportunities for a cleaner grid.

Chairperson: Angela Burford, Ausgrid

13:15 – 13:45

Unlocking the Potential of Electric Car Homes

You've taken the plunge and gone electric. Now how do you maximise your investment when it comes to car charging, energy tariffs, and complementary home tech?

Chairperson: Sarah Aubrey, Electrify This

14:00 – 14:30

Planning the Future Grid: Maximising Value Through the NSW Distribution System Plan

How do we get the most value from the energy network we already have while supporting the energy transition? This session will explore the NSW Distribution System Plan (DSP), a joint effort by Essential Energy, Endeavour Energy and Ausgrid to plan for the future energy system. We’ll discuss the opportunities and challenges facing NSW networks and how collaboration can help deliver a faster, fairer and more affordable transition.

Chairperson: Louise Crealy, Ausgrid

15:15 – 15:45

Community Batteries and Energy Storage as a Service

Home battery storage can slash your energy bills and power your EV with sunshine. Discover the lowdown on home storage, and the benefits of community batteries and energy storage as a service for a more resilient grid.

Chairperson: Sarah Aubrey, Electrify This

 

Saturday 19th September

10:45 – 11:15

The Home Energy Secrets the Experts Don't Tell You

Discover what really happens when you electrify your home—from the people who’ve done it themselves. This panel brings together seasoned homeowners who’ve made the mistakes, learned the lessons, and now enjoy fully electrified, low-carbon living. Hear their honest dos and don’ts, practical tips, and the insider insights they wish they’d known from the start.

Chairperson: Sarah Aubrey, Electrify This

11:45 – 12:15

Kerbside Charging: EV Access for All

Think you can’t own an EV because you don’t have off-street parking? Think again. Discover how Ausgrid is unlocking existing infrastructure to bring charging to the kerbside, demonstrating how electric vehicle ownership can be accessible, convenient, and viable for the millions of Australians without a driveway.

Chairperson: Louise Crealy, Ausgrid

13:15 – 13:45

Ask the Experts: Solar, Batteries & Chargers at Home

Where do you start when moving to an all-electric home? Get rapid-fire answers to all your questions on solar, batteries, and home EV chargers.

Chairperson: Sarah Aubrey, Electrify This

14:00 – 14:30

Breaking down the Barriers: How to Electrify Your Home & Car!

What is actually holding us back from going all-electric? Whether it’s your car or your home, this session will take a deep dive into the current barriers and how to overcome them. Learn how the industry is leaning in to support customers, boost adoption rates, and make the transition to an electric life smoother than ever.

Chairperson: Angela Burford, Ausgrid

15:15 – 15:45

My Efficient Electric Home - Practical Heating and Cooling Advice

A warmer world is an inevitability. How can we regulate our own personal climate when the weather threatens to go haywire, with practical advice on efficient electric heating and cooling?

Chairperson: Sarah Aubrey, Electrify This

 

Sunday 20th September

10:45 – 11:15

Street by Street: A Blueprint for Electrifying Your Community - in partnership with with Rewiring Australia

Join Rewiring Australia for a deep dive into the reality of running community-wide electrification projects. This panel strips away the theory to focus on the practical experiences of retrofitting homes, working with trades, and managing the grid at a local level. Whether you are a homeowner, installer, or policy-maker, discover what happens when electrification scales up from a single household to a whole suburb.

Chairperson: Elsa Evers, Rewiring Australia

11:45 – 12:15

The BIG Build: Inside the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone

As construction kicks off, this session gives an exclusive look at the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (HCC REZ) and explores how this large-scale energy transition roadmap is designed to integrate more renewables, lower costs, and deliver a faster, more affordable way to meet growing energy demands.

Chairperson: Angela Burford, Ausgrid

13:15 – 13:45

Home Electrification 101: Your Simple Plan

Get practical tips to take meaningful action on electrifying everything in your home. This includes developing your simple plan, retrofitting appliances, finding the right tradies, navigating product selection, and understanding rebates to maximise savings.

Chairperson: Sarah Aubrey, Electrify This

14:00 – 14:30

Batteries for Everyone: Unlocking Energy Storage for Renters & Apartments!

Can you benefit from energy storage if you don’t own your roof? Absolutely. We explore "Energy Storage as a Service"—a game-changing shared solution designed to make the benefits of batteries accessible to renters, apartment dwellers, and anyone who can’t install their own system.

Chairperson: Louise Crealy, Ausgrid

15:15 – 15:45

Heat Pumps Demystified: Getting Off Gas

Cooling, heating, and hot water—heat pumps do it all. Learn how they work, why they're efficient, and what to ask before you buy to help you get off gas and decarbonise your home energy.

Chairperson: Sarah Aubrey, Electrify This

 

 

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