Muswelbrook Shire Council and the Hunter Joint Organisation have partnered with ZapCat, a certified social enterprise, to help the residents of Muswellbrook shire electrify their homes.
Through this free program, residents can access expert, independent advice on switching to clean electric appliances — such as solar panels, batteries, hot water heat pumps, EV chargers, induction cooktops, and more. You can also get practical tips on reducing energy bills through insulation, draught proofing, and other energy efficiency upgrades.
ZapCat provides instant online estimates for costs, savings, and available rebates. Their expert advisors offer free virtual consultations to answer your questions, review quotes, and help you make confident, informed choices. They can also connect you with vetted local installers.
Please note: This free program supported by Muswellbrook Shire Council helps provide independent advice to residents. Any purchase made through this program will be with the chosen installer and you will be required to enter into a contract between yourself and the installer. While Muswellbrook Shire Council has subscribed to the advisory service, it does not directly vet or endorse installers and has no involvement or liabilities arising from any purchase, installation and maintenance of the solar packages by you.
To get started online:
- Get an estimate for costs, savings and rebates
- Book a free virtual consultation with an expert
- Submit quotes for review
Prefer to speak over the phone?
Call ZapCat on (02) 6145 0446
Household electrification for:
Instant Estimates
TopSolar systems for your house or apartment.
Efficient electric hot water heaters.
Home charging for your electric vehicle (EV).
Transition from gas to electric cooking.
Switch to efficient heating and cooling.
Improve comfort with insulation, draught proofing and double glazing.
Simple tips that everyone can use to reduce their energy bill.
Free Virtual Consultation
Book a free virtual consultation with an independent energy expert. You can receive advice on:
- Calculating savings
- Identifying which rebates you qualify for
- Estimating costs and payback periods
- Identifying products that suit your needs
- Helping you find quality installers
- Identifying financing options if needed
- Price benchmarks
Quote Review
Have you received quotes from installers? Are they difficult to understand? Are you unsure what the differences between them are, or which ones are good value for money?
Send ZapCat your quotes and one of their independent experts will review them and provide feedback.
Save on Bills
The average Australian household can save almost $4.5k per year in running costs by implementing clean energy solutions (Source: Rewiring Australia).
The cost of energy is rising every year, so these savings will increase over time.
ZapCat’s instant savings estimate will show you the amount you could save with different clean energy solutions.
