More than 100 organisations and individuals join push to increase minimum energy efficiency requirements for new homes – a small level-up with big pay-offs.
Call to raise bar on energy efficiency for new-build homes, put an end to “glorified tents”
Energy Efficiency
“Milestone” as first home quits gas in town’s shift to electrification
Horizon Power’s plan to shift an entire town off the reticulated gas network made its start this week, with the first household transitioned to all-electric.
In an energy crisis, every watt counts. So let’s talk about using less
There are many ways to improve the way we currently manage demand – and many of them can lead to lower bills for consumers.
NSW extends “free” rooftop solar offer to one million low-income households
NSW expands solar rebate scheme for low income households, as well as efficiency upgrades, taking opposite tack to SA Labor government.
Suburban neighbourhood pilots solar and battery microgrid like no other
New microgrid operating near Tampa lives up to "unique" billing because of the technology it uses, the customers it serves, and the cost recovery structure it employs.
Study finds your new apartment may not be as energy efficient as you think
Energy rating profiles for more than 5,500 apartment developments across Australia found some clusters of apartments well below the complex as a whole.
Why this state government is kicking gas out of a big coastal community
An entire community of households and businesses is in the process of quitting the reticulated gas network, backed by state government.
Victoria boosts Solar Homes rebate scheme to help households quit gas
Victoria Labor government expands Solar Homes subsidy to broaden access to rebates for the installation of solar and electric hot water systems.
Victoria opens solar, battery, energy efficiency grants to community groups
Andrews Labor government rolls out grants for community organisations to help reduce energy usage and emissions, with $1.8m available for solar, batteries and efficiency measures.
How one solar battery system earned one household $100 in one day
Amber Electric is opening up its SmartShift demand response platform to customers across Australia after a successful South Australia trial – including a big windfall for one battery owner.
Morrison was wrong: Inner-city wine bars can play a key role in decarbonisation
In the absence of government leadership there is plenty we can do as a community and help one another in decarbonising our suburbs and our cities.
Powershop tumbles, as Enova and Diamond take top spots on green energy retailer rankings
The latest national ranking of Australia’s electricity retailers' green credentials has sent Powershop tumbling down the order.
Cannon-Brookes backed SunDrive produces first panel with record-busting solar cell
The Australian start up that in September achieved a new benchmark for solar cell efficiency has this week notched up another major new milestone, with the production of its first ever full-size solar panel.
Net-zero carbon Maccas powered by on-site solar – and wind
McDonald's UK opens new restaurant powered by on-site wind turbines and solar panels – a blueprint for all of its new-build restaurants to be net zero carbon by 2030.
Households could save billions with smarter, more flexible electricity pricing
Major new report says Australian households could slash their bills by up to $3.2 billion by 2035 with the accelerated uptake of cost-reflective tariffs and incentives.
Gas is neither natural nor cheap, but the industry spin is working on households
New research warns gas brand is “strong and stubborn”, and that asking people to give it up – either for economic or environmental reasons – is the wrong way to push for electrification.
