Electric Homes: What Builders & Designers Need to Know

With the Victorian Government recently announcing a phase-out of gas hot water systems in new homes from 2026, the shift to all-electric homes is no longer a future consideration—it's here. Are you ready?

Join us for a practical session designed specifically for builders and designers navigating this transition.

What you’ll learn

Our expert presenters will explore:

• Why electrification is critical for the future of housing

• How to minimise energy demand through smart appliance choices

• Key design considerations: space planning, switchboard capacity & infrastructure

• How to set up car charging and battery storage

• What “monthly net zero” means—and why it should matter to you and your clients

• Understanding different hot water and heating/cooling system and associated rebates
  

Why attend

• This is a must-attend event for anyone wanting to future-proof their designs and builds, and ensure compliance with upcoming regulations.

• Live Q&A – Bring your questions and be part of the conversation!

• Light refreshments & drinks included – Connect with like-minded professionals.

Tickets

No charge. Places are limited - and entry is by registration only.

Panellists

Jeremy Spencer, Sustainable Builders Alliance & Positive Footprints

For two decades Jeremy has been a registered builder, energy assessor and director at design & build company Positive Footprints. Positive Footprints have won multiple awards for sustainability and worked to show that energy-efficient sustainable design and high-performance net zero home construction is a cost-effective option and can be a mainstream reality.

An educator, National Sustainability Awards judge, past DMN director, and creator of the True Zero Carbon Challenge & True Zero Embodied Carbon Spreadsheet, Jeremy is passionate about spreading knowledge on how to build better.

Jeremy is also a proud founding director of the Sustainable Builders Alliance and lead writer for the SBA website and it's industry resource, the Roadmap to Net Zero Homes - a free practical guide on how to design, build, and achieve cost effective Net Zero outcomes.

Marcella Palma, Goodbye Gas

Trained with a Master's degree in Architecture, Marcella spent eight years specialising in sustainable electric architecture across single-residential, multi-residential, and precinct-scale projects. Marcella is a founding member of Goodbye Gas. Goodbye Gas is a home electrification service with the goal of making home electrification easy by handling all the hard parts. Now, three years into full operation and heading into its fourth year, Marcella leads the business operations.

Paul Vines, Regional Manager (VIC/TAS) Stiebel Eltron

Paul leads the VIC/TAS team at STIEBEL ELTRON, working with builders and designers to deliver sustainable solutions in hot water, heating, and ventilation. Originally from Perth, Paul brings a practical, customer-focused approach to supporting energy-efficient building outcomes. Outside of work, Paul has a strong background in football, having played and coached in the WAFL with Subiaco Football Club. He is currently an assistant coach at Williamstown Football Club in the VFL.

This event is proudly sponsored by Stiebel Eltron.