Warm Home, No Gas: Making the Switch to Electric Heating

Switching from Gas to Electric Heating: What Victorian Homeowners Need to Know

Thinking about replacing your gas heating system, but not sure where to start?

Join us for this practical community webinar exploring the options for heating your home with electricity. We'll explain the most common pathways for replacing gas heating systems, what they cost, what challenges to expect, and how to choose an option that suits your home and lifestyle.

Whether you have a gas wall furnace, ducted gas heating, hydronic heating, or a mix of systems, this session will help you understand the opportunities and trade-offs involved in making the switch.

This webinar is designed for homeowners in existing detached homes. Please note that we will not be covering solutions for apartments, units with body corporate restrictions, or rental properties.

What we'll cover

• Why many Melbourne households are moving away from gas heating

• The costs, comfort, health and energy implications of different heating systems

• Electric heating options including:

  • Reverse-cycle split systems

  • Ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling

  • Heat-pump-powered hydronic heating

• How to decide which rooms and spaces you actually need to heat

• Electrical capacity, switchboards and other practical considerations

• The importance of insulation and draught-proofing

• Rebates, incentives and available support programs

• How heating fits into a broader home electrification plan alongside solar, batteries and hot water systems

• Common mistakes to avoid when upgrading your heating

Learn from local residents

You'll also hear firsthand experiences from local residents who have already made the switch, including:

• Replacing gas heating with split systems

• Converting ducted gas heating to electric

• Electrifying hydronic heating systems

Our presenters will share what worked, what they would do differently, and the lessons they learned along the way.

Who should attend?

This session is ideal for:

• Homeowners with ageing gas heating systems

• Households planning renovations or major upgrades

• Residents interested in reducing energy bills and improving comfort

• Anyone considering broader home electrification

Presentations followed by Q&A: Bring your questions and join the conversation

By the end of the session, you'll have a clearer understanding of the available options and the confidence to take the next step toward a more comfortable, efficient and future-ready home.

This webinar is brought to you collaboratively by Electrify Boroondara & Lighter Footprints, two independent and nonpartisan community groups committed to helping you get off gas at home.