Electrification

Landlords join call for rebates to help renters and apartments get solar and go electric

People who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances and they need…

April 19, 2024

Energy retailer offers rebates to help customers say goodbye to fossil gas

A leading Australian energy retailer urges its tens of thousands of residential gas customers to go electric, in a deal…

April 10, 2024

Booming heat pump hot water market prompts crackdown on compliance and safety

Inspections and audits of newly installed heat pump hot water systems are expected to ramp up across Victoria to ensure…

March 26, 2024

If you’ve got a dark roof, you’re spending almost $700 extra a year to keep your house cool

Cool roofs have many benefits, including to boost aircon efficiency and make solar work more efficiently. So why is this…

March 26, 2024

Efficient electric appliances save consumers $18 billion over 10 years

Choosing the right appliance can shrink your power bill and make a dent in a business or household's carbon footprint,…

March 25, 2024

Smart meters haven’t delivered promised benefits to electricity users. We can do better

New research offers a solution to unleash the promised benefits of smart meters at least cost.

March 18, 2024

Universal smart meter rules put on fast-track in race to harness consumer resources

AEMC says a draft determination on rules governing 100% smart meter uptake will be published within weeks following a decision…

March 15, 2024

Heat pump rebates in “huge demand” as households get rid of gas hot water

"Heat pump hot water systems have never been more popular." With applications coming in at a rate of 700 a…

March 14, 2024

CEC proposes $6,500 subsidy for home batteries to soak up rooftop solar

The Clean Energy Council suggests a $6500 incentive for households to encourage home battery take up.

March 6, 2024

Power to the people? Critics say new rule that affects EVs and home batteries misses mark

AEMC draft rule change proposes to allow "flexible trading," where customers can hand pick different products and services for their…

February 29, 2024