Energy Efficiency

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

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

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

The energy industry needs to design products and services that align with how people actually live, rather than expecting them to fundamentally change their behaviour to fit industry models.

The energy industry has assumed consumers manage their energy use like ‘mini-economists’ or ‘mini-engineers.’ Digital sociologist Professor Yolande Strengers says this is wrong.

Alan Pears says Australia’s energy pricing system is outdated and retailers and networks must shoulder greater risk so consumers can get a better deal.

Climate Councillor Greg Bourne says solar electrification is unstoppable because it's simply the most cost-effective option. Just ask your neighbour!

A 1944 report recommended the Australian government should encourage the building of more climate-responsive and healthy homes. So, what happened?

Four good quality solar panels - costing around $500 - would produce enough power for an EV for 20 years. Low cost solar is an incredible opportunity we should not ignore.

The gas war still burns: “We need to think about how to stop misinformation going to households and how to get the right guidelines for people.”

IEEFA's Amandine Denis-Ryan explains why new gas supplies are not needed in the long term, and why we urgently need a nationwide plan for electrification.

A project in Melbourne that provided free energy audits and energy upgrades for private rental homes was stonewalled by real estate agents.

New study finds new-build homes more than twice as energy efficient as homes built in 2010, sparking calls for politicians not to water down building standards.

Alastair Matcott worked on a project that provided free energy audits and free renewable energy upgrades for private renters and investors. But it failed because they were stonewalled by real estate companies and industry bodies.

A $500 million investment will to provide more than 100,000 social housing properties with solar and other energy efficiency upgrades.

Solar Victoria has expelled an unnamed retailer from its Solar Homes program over invoicing irregularities from sales of heat pump hot water systems.