Energy-efficient electrical upgrades on the Gold Coast
The quickest way to cut a power bill is usually not a new appliance. It is replacing halogen lighting with LED, putting the pool pump and hot water on the right timer or tariff, and running the big loads while your solar is generating. We find where your power goes and fix the expensive parts first.
From $69
Per LED downlight, installed
Up to 85%
Less power than halogen
Tariff ready
Hot water and pool timers
12 months
Workmanship warranty
Licensed, accredited and insured
Master Electricians
Electrical Safety Office
Clean Energy Council
Tesla Powerwall Certified
Signs your home is wasting power
Most Gold Coast homes we visit have at least two of these. Each one is a simple fix.
Upgrades that cut running costs
We prioritise the upgrades that pay for themselves fastest in your home.
LED lighting retrofits
Halogen downlights and old fluorescent fittings replaced with IC-4 rated LED that uses up to 85% less power.
Timers and sensors
Digital timers on pool pumps and heaters, plus motion and daylight sensors on outdoor and garage lighting.
Hot water on a controlled load
Electric or heat pump hot water connected to an Energex controlled load tariff where your retailer offers one.
Monitoring and solar matching
Energy monitoring and relays so pumps, hot water and EV charging run while your solar is generating.
How much do energy-efficient upgrades cost on the Gold Coast?
Most homes start with lighting. Replacing 20 halogen downlights with LED costs from $1,380 and is usually paid back in power savings within three to four years when the lights are used every evening. Timers and sensors are smaller jobs that pay back faster. Moving hot water to a controlled load may need a meter change arranged through your retailer. You get a fixed written quote first.
LED downlight replacement
Supplied and installed, per light, existing cut-out
from
$69
Motion or daylight sensor
Fitted to existing outdoor or garage lighting
from
$165
Pool pump or hot water timer
Digital timer fitted and programmed
from
$220
Energy monitor
Whole-home and solar monitoring at the switchboard
from
$390
Prices include GST, standard materials, testing and certification.
How we find the savings
01
Look at the bill and the home
We review a recent bill and walk through the lighting, pool, hot water and solar to find the big users.
02
Prioritised quote
You get a fixed price for each upgrade, ranked by how quickly it pays back.
03
Install and set up
Lights, timers and sensors are installed and programmed around your solar and tariff.
04
Test and hand over
We test everything, show you how to adjust timers and issue your certificate.
Standards and compliance
All work is carried out by A-grade licensed electricians to AS/NZS 3000 (the Wiring Rules). We install IC-4 rated LED downlights so insulation can be restored over them, use RCM-approved timers and sensors, and connect controlled load circuits to Energex requirements. You receive a Certificate of Testing and Safety for every job.
Fixed-price quote
Get a fixed price to cut your running costs
Tell us what you want to look at, or send a recent bill. We reply within the hour in business hours.
Recent jobs
Energy-saving jobs we've completed
Reviews
What clients say about our energy upgrades
“Every room relit and not a mark on the ceilings.”
They swapped our old halogens for dimmable LED downlights, added garden lighting along the canal and patched every hole. The power bill dropped the next quarter.
Daniel R.
Hope Island · LED lighting upgrade
“The pool pump was costing us a fortune.”
They found it running 12 hours a day on an old timer. New digital timer set to solar hours and the next bill was noticeably lower.
Craig M.
Burleigh Waters · Energy-efficient upgrade
“Practical advice, nothing we did not need.”
Ranked the upgrades by payback and started with the lights and the outdoor sensors. Clear prices and tidy work.
Helen S.
Varsity Lakes · LED retrofit
FAQs
Energy upgrade questions
What homeowners ask us about cutting power costs.
How much can LED lighting save?
An LED downlight uses around 8 to 10 watts compared with about 50 watts for a halogen downlight with its transformer. Across 20 to 30 lights used every evening, that adds up quickly.
What is a controlled load tariff?
Energex offers controlled load tariffs for appliances such as hot water and pool pumps. Tariff 31 supplies power for at least 8 hours a day and Tariff 33 for at least 18 hours a day, both at a lower rate. Your retailer sets the price and arranges any meter change.
Is it better to run things during the day if I have solar?
Usually, yes. Running the pool pump, hot water and EV charging while your panels are generating uses power you would otherwise export for a small feed-in credit.
Should I replace my old electric hot water system?
If it is near the end of its life, a heat pump uses far less power for the same hot water. We wire heat pumps and can connect them to a timer or controlled load.
Do you sell or recommend appliances?
We focus on the electrical side: lighting, timers, sensors, circuits and monitoring. We are happy to give an honest view on what suits your home.
Can I do this in stages?
Yes. Most clients start with lighting and timers and add monitoring or solar matching later. We plan the first stage with the rest in mind.
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Tell us what you want to look at and we will come back with a fixed price, usually within the hour.