Inspections and audits of newly installed heat pump hot water systems are expected to ramp up across Victoria to ensure standards are being met.
Electrification
Cool roofs have many benefits, including to boost aircon efficiency and make solar work more efficiently. So why is this being ignored in Australia's major cities?
Choosing the right appliance can shrink your power bill and make a dent in a business or household's carbon footprint, according to federal government data.
New research offers a solution to unleash the promised benefits of smart meters at least cost.
AEMC says a draft determination on rules governing 100% smart meter uptake will be published within weeks following a decision to fast-track the process.
"Heat pump hot water systems have never been more popular." With applications coming in at a rate of 700 a week, 8,000 more rebates have been added to meet demand.
The Clean Energy Council suggests a $6500 incentive for households to encourage home battery take up.
AEMC draft rule change proposes to allow "flexible trading," where customers can hand pick different products and services for their CER. But does it hit the mark?
Equinix will use the solar array to help offset the enormous grid energy draw required by data centres.
New research finds emissions from household water use are on a par with aviation – and the big cuts and savings they can make are being neglected.
Australia needs to recruit more female electricians, deploy more home solar batteries and connect electric cars to the grid, a Senate inquiry has heard.
After losing power in last week's storm, the gas stovetop was the only household appliance that didn’t make a triumphant return. And it's been a revelation.
Reclaim Energy's "industry shaking" hot water heat pump collaboration with Panasonic arrives for delivery in Australia, with the message that quality and experience matters.
A meta-analysis of nine studies finds flexibility will be vital to unlock the most value from consumer energy resources and could slash the cost of transitioning to renewables.
The scale of Australia's energy poverty challenge, and the opportunity it brings, demands a national fund to retrofit all social and public housing.
Uptake of electric vehicles and home batteries has helped to deliver Australia's second biggest year for rooftop solar growth – and a new record for system sizes.