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Switch to electric heat pump heating and avoid freezing with gas

June 28, 2024 by Tim Forcey Leave a Comment

Rather than freezing through a gas shortage, we can get our homes off gas, be safer, healthier and more comfortable, and ease our cost of living.

Filed Under: Electrification, Energy Efficiency, News

Explainer: How induction cooktops work – and clear the air

June 2, 2021 by Tim Forcey Leave a Comment

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induction cooktop

If you aren’t burning gas in your home for space or water heating, there might be one gas user left in your home: the cooktop.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets

Explainer: Why hot-water heat pumps are great for homes with or without solar PV

June 2, 2021 by Tim Forcey Leave a Comment

A hot-water heat pump can be the cheapest way to heat water at your home or business, with or without rooftop solar.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, Solar

Explainer: How to cut home energy bills by insulating and fixing leaks

June 2, 2021 by Tim Forcey Leave a Comment

Australian homes are so inefficient and so leaky they are described as “glorified tents”. There’s a simple way to cut emissions and power power bills.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency

Winter’s gone – and so is the gas in all-electric Australian homes

October 9, 2019 by Tim Forcey 7 Comments

This past winter was one when Australians in all-electric homes could be comfortable and count the dollars saved while burning no fossil gas.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Solar

Beyond solar PV renewable heat and why we need it

April 24, 2018 by Tim Forcey 22 Comments

Much of Australia’s gas is now extracted and sent overseas from coal seam gas wells in Queensland and New South Wales, leading to huge environmental concerns and escalating domestic prices. Renewable heat provides one way out of this environmental and financial dilemma for everyday Australians

There’s more to renewable energy than just electricity. Renewable heat is an important alternative to gas for Australian homes and industry.

Filed Under: Other Renewables, Solar

22 ways to cut your energy bills (before spending on solar panels)

June 20, 2016 by Tim Forcey Leave a Comment

Is your old shower head costing you money?

Here is a list of 22 things you can do to improve your home’s energy performance – some cheap, some free..

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Solar

Hot summers nights, cold winter evenings: How to stay comfortable and save all year

January 25, 2016 by Tim Forcey Leave a Comment

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Air conditioners drive up electricity demand, straining the electricity network. So what do you do if you want to enjoy a guilt-free, full night’s sleep?

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency

The cheapest way to heat your home with renewable energy – just flick a switch

September 7, 2015 by Tim Forcey 8 Comments

Gas bill got you feeling grey? A reverse cycle air conditioner could save you money.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency

It’s cold in my house and the price of gas is going up – what can I do?

July 21, 2015 by Tim Forcey Leave a Comment

With gas prices rising, many people are shivering while contemplating how big their next gas bill will be. A switch to electricity is one option.

With gas prices rising, many people are shivering while contemplating how big their next gas bill will be. A switch to electricity is one option.

Filed Under: Solar

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