NSW councils share in $21m in federal funds for community energy upgrades, while state changes rules to allow solar on heritage buildings.
New funds, new rules to boost community electrification and rooftop solar for heritage houses
Gas exodus: Tens of thousands of households flock to discounted electric heating, hot water
New data shows 99,000 households participated in the Victorian Energy Upgrades scheme in the first half of 2025, two-thirds of them for discounted electric heating or hot water.
Scores of federally backed community batteries start switching on across three states
More than 50 new community batteries funded through federal Labor’s $200 million scheme start switching on to soak up solar on suburban grids.
Talks underway to set minimum standards for “very energy inefficient” rental properties
Consultation on new minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties opens door to major bill savings for renters and vulnerable.
Off-grid solar and battery system “twice the size of the MCG” slashes almond farm energy bill
AGL Energy completes installation of a huge stand-alone solar and battery microgrid that will power a commercial almond orchard and slash its use of diesel fuel.
People really like community batteries – and want one in their neighbourhood
Melbourne survey reveals popular support for community batteries, with one of few complaints being that the roll-out – particularly around social housing – is too slow.
