Victoria will seek to lock in its energy upgrades subisdy for another 15 years, to drive investment in bill-busting energy efficiency and electrification.
Electrification subsidy extended to 2045 to help shift consumers in most gas dependent state
Electrification
Energy Masters: New pilot to measure benefits and savings of smart, electric homes
A $13.8 million pilot will support 500 households to optimise their energy use, including through subsidised electrification and incentivised flexible consumption.
SwitchedOn Podcast: How time-of-use tariffs could become a recipe for bill shock
Energy Consumers Australia CEO Brendan French on why cost-reflective electricity tariffs should not be mandatory – and should not make energy bills more complicated.
“They will be cost effective:” Ausgrid defends network roll-out of community batteries
Ausgrid says costs for community batteries are coming down with each new deployment – and they will be cost-effective without government grants.
Residential renewables can pay for themselves before they reach their end of life
Last year I shared an article about how to calculate the break-even point on my family home’s renewable energy system. New data means an update on the ROI.
Survey finds homes poorly prepared for heatwaves – here’s what needs to change
With heatwaves expected to become hotter, longer and more frequent under climate change, a more sophisticated, long-term approach to managing them is needed.
Gas ban still missing, but NSW Labor’s message on electrification is crystal clear
NSW Labor's Consumer Energy Strategy doesn't include a gas phaseout plan, yet, but its message is clear: you're better off going electric.
What are the best ways to get off gas? Ask the Tesla-driving sparkie
From heat pumps, to induction stoves, and 3-phase power, Brendan Lang provides answers to your household electrification questions.
New bill paves way to get gas out of Victorian homes, just days after cooktop concession
Victorian government firms plans for the phase out of fossil gas hot water and heating, just days after it was slammed for back-tracking on the policy.
What is three-phase power? And how do I know if my house needs it?
What’s the difference between single-phase and three-phase power, and which one will you need in your home?
“Cowardly decision:” Victorian Labor flinches on fossil exit, says gas cooktops can stay
A ban on new gas cooktops is off the table in Victoria, with the state government backing away from an across the board phaseout of all new gas appliances in homes.
Community batteries still need grants, but are crucial for energy transition
Zero Emissions Noosa report argues community batteries can provide quick and flexible responses without social licence problems, high cost, and delivery problems of large scale projects.
SwitchedOn podcast: How community batteries can help the energy transition
Zero Emissions Noosa is the only non-industry group in Queensland to receive a federal grant for a community battery. Co-convenor Vivien Griffin discusses why they are so important.
SEC pilots home electrification one-stop-shop in three Victorian cities
SEC trials pilot for one-stop-shop for consumers wanting to slash their energy bills by switching to all electric appliances.
Why only “smart” hot water systems should qualify for government subsidies
Dynamic and flexible hot water management systems enable water to be heated when renewable energy is available, and could save over $6 billion in household costs.
SwitchedOn Podcast: Unlocking the power of hot water
Energy experts argue we should shift our hot water heating to the middle of the day when there is abundant solar. It will cut emissions, and could save billions of dollars.
