Why upgrading your home’s energy systems could be the smartest renovation you make before selling
In today’s housing market, one of the smartest ways to boost a home’s value isn’t in the kitchen or bathroom, it’s in the energy systems.
According to new research from Domain, energy efficiency is now a top priority for Australian buyers. In fact, 78% of buyers say it’s more important to them than ever before. Homes with features like solar panels, efficient appliances, and better insulation are selling for $197,000 more than comparable properties without them, particularly in Melbourne, which commands the highest energy-efficient home premiums in the country.
Nationally, energy-efficient homes are fetching an average of $118,000 more, with listings that include energy-saving features receiving 13.8% more views. Clearly, energy performance is no longer a bonus, it’s a selling point.
DomainThis opens up a powerful opportunity: the Electrification Renovation.
For us, it’s simple: generate, store, and use as much of your own clean energy as possible across your entire home.
That means:
Home electrification has always been a smart way to future-proof your home, cut energy bills, and reduce emissions. Now, it’s also a proven way to increase your home’s value to deliver potential returns of more than 400%.
A full electrification retrofit typically costs $30,000–$50,000, depending on the property. But with homes achieving price premiums of up to $197,000 for energy-efficient features in metro Melbourne, the financial upside is undeniable.
Even specific features are now being monetised by the market. According to Domain’s report, Homes with solar panels fetch $140,000 more on average across the country, with that figure surging to over $200,000 in Melbourne.
And energy efficiency isn’t just for prestige suburbs. Middle-income buyers are driving strong demand in outer metro and regional areas, where cost of living pressures and energy bills are top of mind. In 2025, more than half of all houses sold in Australia included at least one energy-efficient feature, proving that sustainable upgrades are now a mainstream expectation, not a fringe benefit.
By switching off gas, you’re not just cutting your energy bills. You’re also helping accelerate Australia’s energy transition. And the market is rewarding it.
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Where ZECO fits in
We partner with homeowners, builders and developers to deliver electrification that’s clean, seamless, and genuinely valuable. From solar design to battery installation to appliance selection and more, we help you do it right the first time - in only a matter of weeks.
Our focus is on helping you get more out of your property, not just while you live in it, but when the time comes to sell.
Think beyond paint and tiles
If you're preparing to sell, think about what today’s buyers actually want. They’re no longer just looking for great kitchens and curb appeal. They're searching for homes that are cost-efficient, sustainable, and future-ready.
The Electrification Renovation is where sustainability meets smart property investment - and ZECO Energy is here to help make it happen.
