Ku-ring-gai Powers Up
- neighbourhoodmedia
- Sep 29
- 2 min read
25 New EV Chargers & $3,000 Rebates for Sustainable Living allow Ku-ring-gai to Power Up
Ku-ring-gai will receive 25 new kerbside electric vehicle charge points to help residents power up and make the switch to electric vehicles easier.
Ku-ring-gai residents now have more reason to embrace clean energy, with the Council unveiling new rebates to make sustainable living more accessible. The Electrify Everything initiative, part of Ku-ring-gai’s Net Zero Communities program, builds on the Energy Smart scheme and offers eligible households up to $3,000 in rebates.
The goal is simple: help households reduce emissions and energy costs while driving the community toward net zero. Rebates cover upgrades like induction cooktops, solar panels, insulation, energy-efficient windows, hot water heat pumps, and pool pumps. Apartment buildings can also claim for solar installations, EV chargers, and energy audits.
Residents can even “try before they buy” — Ku-ring-gai Libraries lend out single and double-hob induction cooktops for a week, with a $500 rebate for those who make the switch.
Mayor Christine Kay said the program empowers residents to take practical steps toward a cleaner future. “Switching from gas to electric is one of the quickest ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” she said.
Electric transport is another key focus. The NSW Government has allocated $2.8 million in EV Kerbside Charging Grants to install chargers across 22 LGAs, including Ku-ring-gai. The area leads the state in EV adoption, with registrations rising 150% between June 2023 and June 2025. EVs now make up 5.1% of local vehicles — more than triple the state average. CSIRO forecasts up to 21,404 EVs on Ku-ring-gai roads by 2030, making charging infrastructure crucial.
With generous home rebates, growing EV access, and a clear sustainability strategy, Ku-ring-gai Council is helping residents electrify their homes and lives — and setting a strong example for greener, cleaner communities across NSW.
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