A new all-electric and carbon-neutral housing development forbids the use of fossil fuels anywhere in the community to heat homes or water, cook food, or dry clothes.
In these new-build homes, no fossil fuels are allowed
Electrification
Put power into the hands of next generation: Solar Schools battle surge in energy use
“In 22 years I have never seen energy consumption in schools decrease”: why schools should be seen as core to Australia’s energy mix.
SwitchedOn Podcast: Why solar and batteries should be installed in every school
Increasing amounts of technology means Australian schools are consuming energy at an ever-increasing rate. Rob Bruer, the co-founder and CEO of Solar Schools, outlines a case for installing solar and batteries in every school.
SwitchedOn podcast: 50,000 electric homes with batteries could replace a gas peaker plant
Deputy Chair of Zero Emissions Noosa, Mark Purcell, is on a mission to get 50,000 households to electrify and install batteries.
“One household at a time:” 50,000 homes with batteries could displace a gas peaker plant
Mark Purcell went electric after watching his car get trashed by giant hailstones. Now he is on a mission to electrify enough houses to get rid of a fossil gas peaking plant.
Why are there still so many gas heaters? An online ‘one-stop-shop’ will take pain out of energy upgrades
Upgrade IQ helps householders get what they want – a comfortable home that costs less to run.
“New standard for industry:” Rinnai adds solar to the mix with purchase of major NSW installer
One of Australia's biggest residential rooftop solar companies has been bought up by Rinnai Australia, amid growing demand for home energy "one-stop shops."
SwitchedOn Podcast: Taking the pain out of an energy upgrade
Electrifying and decarbonising our homes can be a minefield, and many people end up thinking, why bother. A new website is now trying to take some of the pain out of the process.
Ban on door-knocking for efficiency and electrification upgrades comes into play
A ban on door-knockers pushing energy saving products and appliances has come into effect, as part of a crackdown on "nuisance marketing" and dodgy energy sales tactics.
Remote social housing to get $10m efficient electric heating and cooling
Efficient electric air conditioners will help more than 600 households in the remote NT to keep cooler during the warm months and warmer during the cold nights.
SwitchedOn podcast: The future could be even brighter
Energy Efficiency Council's Jeremy Sung discusses energy standards for lighting and heat pumps and the federal government's Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap.
Hot water heat pump installations reach half a million as Australians switch off gas
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.
The future could be brighter: Why we need energy performance standards for LED lights
Minimum energy performance standards for LED lights - common in Australia homes and businesses - were off the agenda of government energy ministers last week.
“We don’t want another pink batts:” Why quality installation matters as much as the hot water heat pump you choose
National minimum energy performance standards for hot water heat pumps are just the start to ensure consumers are protected from shonky hot water systems.
SwitchedOn Podcast: Households need information, not just discounted ‘green finance’
CEFC's Grace Tam on how green finance can turbo charge household electrification – and why access to service providers and information is just as important.
Green bank allocates another $50 million to boost smart meters for homes
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.
