What Does BREAZE Do?
Meet BREAZE—Ballarat's dynamic force propelling us toward a sustainable future! Dedicated to achieving zero emissions by 2030, BREAZE empowers the community with practical solutions and innovative projects. Join BREAZE and be part of Ballarat's green transformation!
Tim Forcey: Australia’s Efficient Electric Home Guru
BREAZE special guest at the Buninyong Smart Living Expo
BREAZE is thrilled to announce that Tim Forcey will be a special guest at the Buninyong Smart Living Expo on Sunday, 23 February 2025. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to hear Tim share his electrification insights during a live on-stage interview. He will also answer audience questions in an engaging Q&A session, sign copies of his book, and mingle with festival-goers at the BREAZE tent.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your home more sustainable, comfortable, and cost-effective, this is your chance to learn from one of Australia’s leading experts. Tim’s approachable style and wealth of knowledge make him a captivating speaker, and his practical advice is sure to inspire action.
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With over a decade of experience in the energy sector, Tim Forcey has been a tireless champion for home electrification. His expertise spans a range of fields, including residential energy systems, renewable energy adoption, and energy efficiency. Having worked with industry leaders such as the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the University of Melbourne’s Energy Transition Hub, Tim brings a depth of knowledge and practical advice that is both accessible and actionable.
Tim’s passion for sustainable living has led him to become a trusted advisor to homeowners across the country. Through workshops, public talks, and online forums, he has helped thousands of Australians lower their energy bills, improve their home comfort, and reduce their carbon footprints.
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Tim’s book, My Efficient Electric Home Handbook, is a practical guide for anyone looking to embrace the electric home revolution. Packed with tips on transitioning from gas to electric appliances, adopting solar power, and understanding energy-efficient technologies, the book is an essential resource for those ready to take control of their energy future.
Readers praise the handbook for its clarity, real-life case studies, and step-by-step approach, making it a must-read for beginners and seasoned sustainability enthusiasts alike.Description text goes here
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At the heart of Tim’s work is a simple but powerful message: switching to an all-electric home is not just good for the environment—it’s also better for your wallet. By replacing gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives like reverse-cycle air conditioners, induction cooktops, and electric heat pumps, homeowners can significantly cut their energy costs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Tim is also the founder of the popular Facebook group "My Efficient Electric Home," where thousands of members share their electrification journeys, swap tips, and celebrate successes. This vibrant online community embodies Tim’s vision of collective action and grassroots change.
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Whether you’re taking your first steps towards electrification or looking to refine your existing setup, Tim Forcey is the guide you’ve been waiting for. Be sure to catch him at the Buninyong Smart Living Expo and discover how you can electrify your future.
Stay tuned for updates on Tim’s appearance at the festival.
Events
Smart Living Expo: Sunday, 23 February 2025, at Royal Park, Buninyong, for a day packed with sustainable living insights. Don't miss energy expert Tim Forcey's live interview, audience Q&A, and book signing, offering invaluable advice on home energy efficiency. Experience the future of cooking with induction cooking demonstrations by Australian Asians for Climate Solutions, showcasing how to master wok-style dishes without gas. Connect with Home Energy Efficiency Champions—local residents who have embraced electrification—available for one-on-one chats to share their experiences and tips. Explore a wealth of renewable energy information and meet the friendly faces of the BREAZE team, all dedicated to guiding Ballarat towards a greener future.
Local climate action.
BREAZE educates and supports the wider Ballarat community to work towards a goal of zero emissions by 2030.
We undertake advocacy, community education, and project management, to reduce our carbon footprint as well as supporting the installation and provision of renewable energy sources.
Become a member
We love members! By becoming a member of BREAZE you can join us in reducing emissions and living sustainably in Ballarat. The more members we have, the more influence we have in advocacy and environmental campaigns. Members automatically receive the BREAZE newsletter. We are a volunteer run organisation and your membership helps to fund our overhead costs so we can keep operating.
Please direct any queries to: membership@breaze.org.au
Make a donation
Every $1 donation to our Social Solar program funds 1 watt of renewable energy and more renewable energy means fewer emissions! How good is that? But One Dollar for One Watt equals even more.
Each time a combined total of $1,500 is donated BREAZE, we will install 1.5kW of solar panels on the roof of a social housing property. Depending on the size of the house, 3kW of solar panels may be needed, so BREAZE will do this when a combined total of $3,000 has been donated. (For those of you who watch the price of solar panels, you will know that 1 watt of solar costs a bit more than $1, but the shortfall will be made up with other money.). Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible
Donate online here or by Direct Deposit (insert bank details)
The BREAZE Public Fund is a public fund listed on the register of environmental organisations under item 6.1.1 of subsection 30-55(1) of the income tax assessment act 1997.
NEWS & RESOURCES
BREAZE’s core objective is to help the Ballarat community achieve zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. What does zero emissions mean and what will it take to get us there? Also 2030 is only 5 years away. How far have we progressed on this journey and how close are we to achieving this target?