Electrification

State government launches $5 million grant program to help community energy groups and not-for-profits help households get off gas, go solar and cut energy use.

WA virtual power plant provider wins federal government backing to extend its "end-to-end" home solar and storage offering to more Australian states.

Gentailer launches suite of new home battery-based products to capture its share of the federal rebate boom. Just don't mention "virtual power plants."

Twenty councils across two states share in over $9m in federal funding to finance a variety of community energy upgrades.

Ten local governments share in more than $8 million in federal funding through the latest tranche of the Community Energy Upgrades Fund.

The Senate hearings on information integrity on climate and energy reveal how deeply divided the debate has become about renewables. The ANU's Professor Sara Bice explains the key role of strong regulation.

By all means investigate the "electrify everything" approach, but don’t ignore the possibility of a much cheaper and easier way of making a start on controlling your electricity use.

NSW councils share in $21m in federal funds for community energy upgrades, while state changes rules to allow solar on heritage buildings.

An electric delivery van with a solar powered fridge and a suite of electric appliances to replace gas are being funded through a new donations-backed initiative.

Lauren Mellor from Original Power and Dr Tom Longden from Western Sydney University discuss their new report that exposes the staggering human and systemic toll of prepaid electricity systems.

How organised misinformation campaigns are distorting Australia’s clean energy debate, and why confronting them is crucial to keeping the transition on track.

Grattan Institute's Alison Reeve explains how a carbon price - designed by the Coalition - could be used to accelerate the green energy transition on Australia's grids.

State-owned renewable energy company is partnering with Bunnings to run a series of “Why Electrify” weekends at select stores ato help households save on their energy bills by switching to electric.

Without reform, embedded networks risk trapping households in systems that serve profits rather than people, and lock consumers out of the energy transition.

Federal government is to expand its Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) program to help unlock energy cost savings and emissions reduction for major commercial buildings.

Reposit Power boss Dean Spaccavento says battery rebate scheme is “excellent in its scope,” but weak regulation and vague technical standards, mean only a few batteries will help stabilise the grid.