Alan Pears argues there are some basic flaws in our energy system that urgently need fixing, and it’s time energy networks and retailers shoulder more risk, not consumers.
SwitchedOn Podcast: Alan Pears on fixing Australia’s energy system
SwitchedOn podcast: Renewables must fit communities, not the other way around
Director of RE-Alliance, Andrew Bray, says local energy hubs could bridge the gap between government, industry, and local communities.
“Don’t listen to politicians, talk to neighbours:” Slashing home energy bills takes a village
Climate Councillor Greg Bourne says solar electrification is unstoppable because it’s simply the most cost-effective option. Just ask your neighbour!
SwitchedOn Podcast: The missing links in the green energy transition
Climate Council’s Greg Bourne says a new focus on community energy projects and electrification will address some of the missing links in the green energy transition.
SwitchedOn Podcast: Will Victoria’s ‘one-stop-shops’ overcome the hurdles facing household electrification?
An update on how Victoria’s State Electricity Commission is rolling out their one-stop-shops for home electrification.
“It makes no sense:” How fossil gas industry is blocking electrification and consumer savings
The gas war still burns: “We need to think about how to stop misinformation going to households and how to get the right guidelines for people.”
SwitchedOn Podcast: Pathway to electrification being blocked by fossil gas
IEEFA’s Amandine Denis-Ryan explains why new gas supplies are not needed in the long term, and why we urgently need a nationwide plan for electrification.
The shocking reasons why rental homes are not getting energy upgrades
A project in Melbourne that provided free energy audits and energy upgrades for private rental homes was stonewalled by real estate agents.
SwitchedOn podcast: How real estate agents stonewalled renewable upgrades for private renters
Alastair Matcott worked on a project that provided free energy audits and free renewable energy upgrades for private renters and investors. But it failed because they were stonewalled by real estate companies and industry bodies.
SwitchedOn Podcast: Health workers call for electrification of all public hospitals
Health care workers and medical groups are calling on the federal government to kick start what will be a marathon campaign to electrify Australia’s 700 odd public hospitals.
