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Heat pump hot water systems work like a reverse refrigerator—using heat from the air to warm your water, rather than relying on gas or traditional electric heating elements. This makes them incredibly energy-efficient and ideal for Australian homes.
Heat pump hot water systems work like a reverse refrigerator—using heat from the air to warm your water, rather than relying on gas or traditional electric heating elements. This makes them incredibly energy-efficient and ideal for Australian homes.
Here’s how the technology works:
A built-in fan draws in ambient air—even in colder weather.
The system uses a refrigerant to absorb heat from the air and compresses it to raise its temperature.
The heated refrigerant warms water inside a storage tank through a heat exchanger.
The water is stored in an insulated tank, ready for use in your showers, taps, and appliances.
Many systems include timers, WiFi connectivity, and smart controls for energy-saving operation.
Key Benefits:
Heat pump hot water systems work like a reverse refrigerator—using heat from the air to warm your water, rather than relying on gas or traditional electric heating elements. This makes them incredibly energy-efficient and ideal for Australian homes.
Switching from gas-fired HVAC to an all-electric ducted heat pump system significantly cuts fossil fuel use. Modern reverse-cycle systems offer both heating and cooling efficiently.
In Victoria, the average household uses around 50 GJ of gas annually for heating, generating about 2.5 tonnes of CO₂. Replacing this with a 16 kW heat pump powered by renewable electricity can eliminate those emissions. Government rebates support this transition, helping homeowners save up to $500 per year on heating costs.
Electrifying home heating is essential for achieving zero-carbon homes and reducing environmental impact while improving energy efficiency and year-round comfort.
Water heating is a major household energy use, often powered by gas or outdated electric systems. Replacing these with electric heat pump hot water units can reduce energy consumption by 60–75%.
For example, a heat pump may use only ~1,000 kWh annually versus ~3,000–4,000 kWh for old electric tanks, saving ~2,000–3,000 kWh and 1.7–2.6 tonnes of CO₂ per year. Replacing a gas unit also cuts ~0.8–1.0 tonnes of emissions. When powered by renewables, heat pumps can reduce emissions to near zero.
Experts call this one of the most cost-effective upgrades in a home’s transition to all-electric living.
Rooftop solar is one of the most effective ways to cut household carbon emissions.
A 6.6 kW system (roughly 18–20 panels) can generate around 8,000–9,000 kWh annually in Melbourne, supplying most of a home’s electricity and significantly reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-powered grid energy. This clean energy output can offset nearly 100% of a typical home’s usage, with excess fed back into the grid. Solar is a key part of Victoria’s net-zero goals, typically eliminating 5–8 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
It’s an essential step in transitioning to renewable energy and achieving meaningful environmental impact at the household level.
Installing a home battery (e.g. 10 kWh) maximises the benefits of rooftop solar by storing excess energy for use at night.
While it doesn’t generate power, it boosts solar self-consumption—raising it from ~20–40% to 60–80% of total generation. This reduces reliance on fossil-fuelled grid electricity during peak times. A 10 kWh battery charged daily can store around 3.65 MWh annually, offsetting energy that would otherwise come from gas or coal plants.
By shifting usage to clean, stored energy, batteries enhance energy independence and contribute to significant carbon emissions reductions, particularly in states like Victoria with fossil-heavy grids.
Transportation is a major contributor to carbon emissions. Switching from a petrol or diesel car to an electric vehicle (EV), especially when charged with rooftop solar, can drastically reduce emissions.
Petrol cars emit ~180–200 g CO₂ per km, while EVs charged from solar have near-zero operational emissions. Even on Victoria’s grid, EVs emit ~100–150 g/km—still significantly lower. With solar, every kilometre driven saves ~0.18 kg CO₂, achieving a 97% emissions reduction.
Pairing an EV with solar energy not only slashes running costs but also makes personal transport cleaner, helping households dramatically reduce their environmental impact while gaining long-term savings.
STC (Small-scale Technology Certificates) can be claimed after installation. Depending on your location and other factors, Victorian households can expect around $1,000 rebate on average.
Victorian Government program for renewables. Effectively, this rebate gets Victorians $1,000 rebate. The house needs to be minimum 2 years old and worth under $3 millions. Household income must be less than $210,000 (combined).
These rebates are based on replacing old Gas and Electric water heating equipment. VEEC (Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates) can get households approx. $550 off your retail price.
Government rebates help to reduce the cost of the equipment and installation making it easier for homeowners to switchover.
Because heat pumps use less energy, they contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions, which is better for the environment.
Heat pumps use renewable energy sources, such as the air or ground, to heat water, which makes them much more energy-efficient than electric hot water systems.
Lower energy bills:With their higher energy efficiency, heat pumps can save households and businesses money on their energy bills over time.
Heat pumps are designed to last for many years with minimal maintenance, making them a reliable and cost-effective hot water solution.
Heat pumps operate quietly, making them a great option for those who want to minimize noise pollution.
