Across Australia, regional households and businesses are facing rising power bills, diesel price volatility, unreliable energy supply and pressure to cut emissions.

Electrification – swapping diesel, gas and other non-electric fuel-powered equipment and machinery for electric alternatives – gives farmers and businesses more control over their energy costs and supply. Electrification with renewable energy also supports efforts to cut carbon emissions – something customers are increasingly asking for.

'Electrifying Regional Australia: A practical guide to electrification options for regional and rural businesses' gives small rural and regional businesses and farmers a practical introduction to electrification options – and how to work out which might be right for you.

Electrification will not be right for every business immediately. But for many farms and small businesses it can offer more independence, lower running costs and greater resilience.

This guide has been jointly prepared by RE-Alliance and Farmers for Climate Action.