PumpSwap Media & Press Resources
Data, story angles, and expert commentary for journalists covering Australia's energy transition. We maintain the largest suburb-level energy cost dataset in the country.
Ready-Made Story Angles
These stories are backed by PumpSwap data. We can provide supporting data, suburb-level breakdowns, and expert quotes for any of these angles.
Victoria Gas Ban: Hundreds of thousands of households face mandatory hot water switch by 1 March 2027
The VIC gas connection ban is creating a surge in heat pump demand. PumpSwap data shows installed costs vary by $1,500+ between Melbourne suburbs alone. We can provide suburb-level pricing, rebate stacking analysis, and installer availability data.
Heat pump costs vary by $1,500+ between suburbs in the same city
Metro areas consistently price 10-20% below regional zones due to installer density. PumpSwap tracks installed costs across 1,500+ suburbs and can provide granular comparisons for any city or region.
Solar payback drops below 4 years in SA due to highest electricity prices
South Australia's elevated electricity rates (38c/kWh avg) mean solar systems pay for themselves faster than any other state. PumpSwap solar data covers system costs, STC rebates, and payback periods by suburb.
EV charger demand surges as 85% of EV owners charge at home
Home EV charger installations are growing faster than public infrastructure. PumpSwap compares installed costs for Tesla Wall Connector, Wallbox, Zappi, and others across all states.
Home battery payback still 8-12 years. When will it make sense?
Despite falling prices, battery storage payback remains long for most households. PumpSwap data can show exactly where batteries do and don't stack up, broken down by state electricity rates and solar export tariffs.
Data We Can Provide
- Suburb-level installed pricing for heat pumps, solar, batteries, and EV chargers (1,500+ suburbs)
- Brand-by-brand cost comparisons (27+ brands across 4 verticals)
- Federal and state rebate calculations by location
- State-by-state cost index reports with methodology
- Metro vs regional price gap analysis
- Installer density and competition data by area
- Climate zone impact on system sizing and output
- Historical pricing trends (quarterly updates)
Published Cost Indices
Our monthly cost index reports provide state-by-state breakdowns with full methodology. Ideal for citing in articles.
Expert Commentary
Josh James, founder of PumpSwap, is available for expert commentary on:
- - Australian household energy costs and pricing trends
- - Heat pump adoption and the VIC gas ban impact
- - Solar and battery storage economics for homeowners
- - State rebate programs and their effectiveness
- - Metro vs regional energy cost disparities
Contact: press@pumpswap.com.au
Cite Our Data
Journalists, researchers, and bloggers are welcome to cite PumpSwap data with attribution. Preferred citation format:
Source: PumpSwap [Report Name], [Month Year]. pumpswap.com.au/[page-url]Example: Source: PumpSwap Australian Heat Pump Cost Index, April 2026. pumpswap.com.au/heat-pump-hot-water/cost-index
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