Electrifying Apartment Buildings in Maribyrnong & the Inner West
About the project
Apartment owners and residents face extra electrification challenges. From getting owners corporation approvals to upgrading shared building infrastructure, the process can feel complicated.
This project is about connecting and sharing advice and resources to help apartment communities progress towards efficient electrification upgrades.
Offers and events will be posted on this page. Project videos and resources are below. Find more in the Resource library.
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While this program has been design with Maribyrnong and the Inner West in mind, apartment owners across Melbourne are welcome!
Delivered by High Life Living and Owners Corporation Network in partnership with Electrify Maribyrnong and Maribyrnong City Council. Thank you to the Victorian Government’s Cheaper Home Electric Energy Program for funding the project.
Instant estimates, quote reviews and free virtual consultations
Through this free pilot program, apartment owners 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.
The advice is delivered by ZapCat, a certified social enterprise.
People living in apartment buildings in Maribyrnong and Melbourne’s Inner West can get started with ZapCat today.
Places are limited.
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 strata installers.
All advice is free and independent. ZapCat does not receive lead fees or commissions.
ZapCat have been delivering programs in NSW for 3 years, but this is the very first Victorian program.
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Keen to use Zapcat but don’t live in Maribyrnong or the inner West? Fill in this form and we’ll let you know if places open up across other areas of Melbourne.
What do you need?
Fill out the survey for a chance to win a $200 voucher at Moon Dog Wild West or Green Collect.
If you live or own in an apartment anywhere in Melbourne, tell us what you need help with and what you find tricky with it comes to energy and electrification.
Survey responses will help us create more useful events and resources for you and for your owners corporations.
Instant estimates, quote reviews and free virtual consultations beyond Maribyrnong
Keen to use Zapcat but don’t live in Maribyrnong or the inner West?
Fill in this form and we’ll let you know if places open up across other areas of Melbourne.
Launch event
Electrify your Apartment In Maribyrnong & the West
Past event:
Wed 10 June 2026 6:15 - 8pm
Borderlands Co-operative, 77A Paisley St Footscray
It’s free!
Do you live in an apartment? Are you wondering how to switch off gas, cut your energy bills, or install solar, but not sure where to start?
You'll hear from local experts and real residents about what electrification actually looks like in apartments - the wins, the barriers, and the practical next steps.
Join us to:
Hear why electrification makes sense for your wallet, your health, and your building
Get plain-English information on electric technologies, Government discounts and support available right now
Talk with apartment owners about their electrification experiences
Meet local suppliers and ask your questions face-to-face
Get a sneak-peek of ZapCat, an electrification cost and savings estimate tool launching in Victoria soon
Solar Victoria will join us to answer all your questions about their Solar for Apartments program.
Join us for a free community evening designed specifically for apartment owners and residents in Maribyrnong and beyond.
Project resources & Past events
webinar: Solar for Apartments Step-by-Step
Watch the video and read the Q&A.
Past event
Thursday 2 July at 7pm. Register now on MS Teams.
Understand your solar options, rebates, and what's possible even if you're not eligible. We'll talk through the practical steps: where to start, who to talk to and working with your owners corporation.
Find out about the ZapCat pilot program, which starts with a virtual consultation and provides supports right through to getting quotes and choosing a supplier.
The Webinar will be led by:
Jimmy Li, Director and Co-Founder of ZapCat - a certified social enterprise helping Australians transition their homes to clean energy by electrifying everything.
Dr Janette Corcoran, OCN Board Director, and experienced governance and research professional (with a particular focus on the residential strata sector).
This project is funded by the Victorian Government’s Cheaper Home Electric Energy Program. Delivered by:
