One Step Off The Grid
Solar, storage and distributed energy news
New data shows the number of air-source heat pumps installed since 2011 has just ticked over half a million, with more than half of that number installed in since 2021.
Minimum energy performance standards for LED lights - common in Australia homes and businesses - were off the agenda of government energy ministers last week.
National minimum energy performance standards for hot water heat pumps are just the start to ensure consumers are protected from shonky hot water systems.
Australia's green bank is investing $50 million to firm up the electricity grid by giving consumers more control of their homes, electric cars and energy bills.
Seven companies will receive grants to deliver bulk solar panel and hot water system installations to vulnerable households and support the switch away from gas.
A leading energy researcher calls on the government to provide free energy for essential services
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.
The cutting-edge, state-backed project could be a model for other big buildings sprinting to comply with the city’s building decarbonisation law.
Federal and state governments announce $63.2 million partnership designed to provide energy upgrades for remote and regional social housing properties.
Motivated by wanting to show what householders can achieve, Brody Kenrick upgraded his house to generate clean energy for the grid, reduce emissions and make money for his family.
The energy market is relying on consumers signing up to virtual power plants. What if they're wrong?
Two recent energy market developments show we’re still a long way from where we need to be on consumer engagement and integration of home solar and battery storage.
Consumers think gas and electricity companies offer worse value than supermarkets, a survey shows, as regulators and energy bosses gather for a summit.
US survey finds fhe best way to get people to electrify everything might be getting them to electrify something — anything at all.
Victorian government's proposed new minimum standards will greatly improve quality and comfort of rental housing. They will also make it cheaper to live in.
Consultation on new minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties opens door to major bill savings for renters and vulnerable.
