Electrification

SwitchedOn podcast: Farming the sun, grazing the land

Solar farms aren’t just about generating electricity and cutting emissions – they can also be a game-changer for farmers rural…

April 9, 2025

Why electricity tariffs matter for the green energy transition

Electricity prices shape how—and whether—households and businesses will invest in the technologies essential for decarbonisation.

April 7, 2025

Cooking with gas will burn up electrification bill savings, dampen grid benefits

Report warns excluding cooktops from residential gas phase-out could take a big bite out of billion-dollar consumer savings and benefits…

April 3, 2025

SwitchedOn podcast: Why we have electricity tariffs all wrong

US energy economist says we have got our electricity tariffs all wrong, by focusing almost exclusively on what utilities need,…

April 2, 2025

SwitchedOn podcast: The first question to ask if you want to install a community battery

Most so-called ‘community batteries’ are actually installed by electricity networks, but this local group managed to navigate the significant financial,…

March 27, 2025

Energy complaints surge as households struggle with rising bills

Rising energy bills are driving a surge in complaints. The NSW Energy Ombudsman wants better consumer protections and retailer accountability.

March 25, 2025

“Ignore the green fluff:” Australians are being misled about sustainable electrical appliance choices

Australians are often being misled when they try to make sustainable electrical appliance choices, and consumer law isn’t doing enough…

March 21, 2025

SwitchedOn podcast: Energy complaints are soaring and consumers need better protection

NSW Energy and Water Ombudsman Janine Young unpacks the surge in energy complaints and explores what stronger consumer protections should…

March 18, 2025

SwitchedOn Podcast: Electrify everything … but mind the greenwash

New research finds Australia lags in providing transparency on appliance lifespan and maintenance, making it harder for people to electrify…

March 11, 2025

Smart tech, dumb assumptions: Why energy consumers don’t behave like the industry expects

The energy industry needs to design products and services that align with how people actually live, rather than expecting them…

March 7, 2025