Tim Forcey

Switch to electric heat pump heating and avoid freezing with gas

Rather than freezing through a gas shortage, we can get our homes off gas, be safer, healthier and more comfortable,…

June 28, 2024

Explainer: How induction cooktops work – and clear the air

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

June 2, 2021

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

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

June 2, 2021

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

Australian homes are so inefficient and so leaky they are described as "glorified tents". There's a simple way to cut…

June 2, 2021

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

This past winter was one when Australians in all-electric homes could be comfortable and count the dollars saved while burning…

October 9, 2019

Beyond solar PV renewable heat and why we need it

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

April 24, 2018

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

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

June 20, 2016

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

Air conditioners drive up electricity demand, straining the electricity network. So what do you do if you want to enjoy…

January 25, 2016

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

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

September 7, 2015

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

With gas prices rising, many people are shivering while contemplating how big their next gas bill will be. A switch…

July 21, 2015