Community independent Nicolette Boele explains how better climate and energy policy could help tackle Australia’s cost-of-living and housing crises.
SwitchedOn podcast: Batteries, not band-aids, key to cost-of-living energy cure
SwitchedOn podcast: Will your MP help unlock Australia’s renewable potential?
ANU Senior researcher Dr Cheng Cheng reveals the electorates that could benefit most from renewables, and the MPs that can help or stand in their way.
SwitchedOn podcast: The electorate that could power Australia’s energy transition
The federal electorate of Calare sits at the heart of Australia’s energy transition. Independent candidate Kate Hook explains what’s at stake and why this major agricultural region has more to gain than most.
SwitchedOn podcast: How solar gardens can deliver PV benefits to renters
Nigel Hancock from community energy group Pingala explains how solar gardens work and whether the model can be scaled to empower more communities.
SwitchedOn podcast: Farming the sun, grazing the land
Solar farms aren’t just about generating electricity and cutting emissions – they can also be a game-changer for farmers rural economies.
Why electricity tariffs matter for the green energy transition
Electricity prices shape how—and whether—households and businesses will invest in the technologies essential for decarbonisation.
SwitchedOn podcast: Why we have electricity tariffs all wrong
US energy economist says we have got our electricity tariffs all wrong, by focusing almost exclusively on what utilities need, and not consumers.
SwitchedOn podcast: The first question to ask if you want to install a community battery
Most so-called ‘community batteries’ are actually installed by electricity networks, but this local group managed to navigate the significant financial, regulatory and system hurdles.
Energy complaints surge as households struggle with rising bills
Rising energy bills are driving a surge in complaints. The NSW Energy Ombudsman wants better consumer protections and retailer accountability.
“Ignore the green fluff:” Australians are being misled about sustainable electrical appliance choices
Australians are often being misled when they try to make sustainable electrical appliance choices, and consumer law isn’t doing enough to protect them.
