Households, electrification, and consumer power collide in Griffith’s roadmap for cutting emissions, saving money, and reshaping Australia’s energy future.
SwitchedOn podcast: Saul Griffith wants “consumer army” to plug in and fight back
SwitchedOn podcast: The “poles and wires” company busting to get into solar hubs
An Ausgrid trial will put solar on unused commercial rooftops and deliver cheaper electricity for locals. CEO Marc England explains why it should be allowed to swim outside its lane.
SwitchedOn podcast: Heat or eat? The alarming rise of energy hardship
New data reveals one in five Australian households are vulnerable to energy hardship — and the story goes far beyond high bills.
A lot of spare capacity: Why we don’t need to supersize the grid to power an electric future
New research shows that by shifting electric vehicle charging and water heating to underused times of day, we can electrify homes and transport without overloading the grid or needing to build costly new infrastructure.
SwitchedOn podcast: Why charging your EV at lunchtime will save on costly grid upgrades
New modelling shows how we can electrify everything without extensive infrastructure upgrades – by shifting when we use power.
Australia just installed 16,000 home batteries in 28 days. We need innovation to match
Cheaper Home Batteries is driving record uptake, but experts warn that without better deals for consumers, much of their grid-wide value could be lost.
SwitchedOn podcast: So you want to install a community battery? Try something simpler first
Juliette Millbank and Mathew Charles-Jones from Totally Renewable Yackandandah reflect on why batteries are not the best starting point for many communities.
SwitchedOn Podcast: We’ve been trying to fix rising electricity prices the wrong way
Smart home energy upgrades, not power plants, could slash electricity bills by up to 90% and transform Australia’s energy future.
SwitchedOn podcast: How renewables can reshape the future of farming
Natalie Collard, the CEO of Farmers for Climate Action, discusses how renewables can boost farm incomes, strengthen local economies, and creating a more equitable energy future.
SwitchedOn podcast: Electricity plans should be as easy as ordering Uber
Electricity bills are out of control, but a fairer, simpler market is possible where energy companies compete for us, so we don’t have to shop around.
