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Electrification, Energy Efficiency
State backs business to “take a serious look” at switching to heat pumps
Joshua S Hill14 Jul 20250 comments

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.

Communities, Electrification, Energy Efficiency
Local power: How councils turn conversations into energy upgrades
Anne Delaney26 Jun 20250 comments

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

Communities, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Podcasts
SwitchedOn podcast: Local conversations that drive home electrification and efficiency
Anne Delaney24 Jun 20250 comments

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.

Battery/Storage, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Podcasts
SwitchedOn Australia podcast: Tesla driving sparkie’s guide to home batteries and rebates
Anne Delaney19 Jun 20250 comments

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.

Energy Efficiency
The five roadblocks standing in the way of energy-efficient homes
Jaime Comber & Nimish Biloria2 Jun 20250 comments

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

Electrification, Energy Efficiency
Affordable housing about “taking away gas bills, giving people control of their electricity”
Sebastian Tan18 May 20250 comments

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.

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Policy
Energy upgrade scheme extended to provide “rock solid” signal to electrify homes
Sophie Vorrath15 May 20250 comments

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

Energy Efficiency, News
Tempted to turn on the air-con? Science says to use fans until it’s 27°C
Federico Tartarini, Angie Bone & Ollie Jay30 Apr 20250 comments

Modern heat-pump technology means air conditioning is becoming the go-to solution in hot weather. But new research says we should take a “fan-first” approach to cooling.

Battery/Storage, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Solar
Can you go off-grid in the city? This inner Sydney home comes close
Poppy Johnston30 Apr 20250 comments

The pursuit of water and energy self-sufficiency on a small block in a densely-populated area has posed a host of challenges for one green home enthusiast.

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Podcasts, Solar
SwitchedOn podcast: Farming the sun, grazing the land
Anne Delaney9 Apr 20250 comments

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

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Tariffs
Why electricity tariffs matter for the green energy transition
Anne Delaney7 Apr 20250 comments

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

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, News, Podcasts, Tariffs
SwitchedOn podcast: Why we have electricity tariffs all wrong
Anne Delaney2 Apr 20250 comments

US energy economist says we have got our electricity tariffs all wrong, by focusing almost exclusively on what utilities need, and not consumers.

Battery/Storage, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Podcasts
SwitchedOn podcast: The first question to ask if you want to install a community battery
Anne Delaney27 Mar 20250 comments

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

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets
“Ignore the green fluff:” Australians are being misled about sustainable electrical appliance choices
Anne Delaney21 Mar 20250 comments

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

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Podcasts, Tariffs
SwitchedOn podcast: Energy complaints are soaring and consumers need better protection
Anne Delaney18 Mar 20250 comments

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

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Podcasts
SwitchedOn Podcast: Electrify everything … but mind the greenwash
Anne Delaney11 Mar 20250 comments

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

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