CASE STUDY Preoccupied by the slow-moving search for a bushland block for biodiversity conservation and for a future high-performing Passive House, Marnie Hawson was frozen when it came to the decision on whether and how to electrify the existing 1890s cottage she shares with husband Ryan.
An environmental scientist turned sustainable architectural photographer, Marnie was keen to switch the draughty weatherboard cottage to all-electric for energy use and abolish the gas connection. As a Certified B Corp business owner who runs initiatives such as a Business of Biodiversity program, she had been aware for several years that switching from gas to all-electric appliances helps to reduce household greenhouse gas emissions. But the project seemed big, and difficult.
It wasn't just gas that Marnie was looking to replace. The main heater…
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Sanctuary: Modern Green Homes (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 68