Energy Efficiency

Justice and Equity Centre's Craig Memery warns renters, shift workers and anyone who can’t move their energy use to the middle of the day could end up subsidising those who can.

By all means investigate the "electrify everything" approach, but don’t ignore the possibility of a much cheaper and easier way of making a start on controlling your electricity use.

NSW councils share in $21m in federal funds for community energy upgrades, while state changes rules to allow solar on heritage buildings.

Victoria regulator says it has suspended another business from the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program after alleged false claims.

New data shows 99,000 households participated in the Victorian Energy Upgrades scheme in the first half of 2025, two-thirds of them for discounted electric heating or hot water.

New data reveals one in five Australian households are vulnerable to energy hardship — and the story goes far beyond high bills.

Federal and state governments tip $18m into community housing energy upgrades including rooftop solar, air conditioning, heat pump hot water, and ceiling insulation.

Australian homes could be rated on their vulnerability to bushfires, floods and other climate risks in a move that would keep buyers from uninsurable properties.

Smart home energy upgrades, not power plants, could slash electricity bills by up to 90% and transform Australia's energy future.

New grant scheme promises to provide up to $30,000 to cover 75 per cent of the cost for businesses to conduct electric heat pump feasibility studies.

From mayoral letters to kitchen table chats, councils are proving that when it comes to electrifying homes, a conversation beats marketing.

Merri-bek City Council in Melbourne has become a leader in grassroots energy transition, taking a hands-on, human-centred approach to helping residents electrify their homes and cut emissions.

Tesla-driving sparkie from Get Off Gas, Brendan Lang, breaks down the key things to consider before buying a battery, from system sizing and blackout protection to VPPs and rebates.

What's holding people back from getting energy-saving upgrades? We surveyed 100 Australian households to find the answers.

Balancing the higher upfront cost of energy efficient homes with their long-term savings on power bills is a challenge in the rush to build affordable housing.

Legislation to extend Victoria's market-based energy efficiency subsidy scheme by a further 15 years has passed through state parliament.