One Step, Two Steps towards a net zero emissions household
Many Australian households have worked hard to reduce their direct carbon footprint, through efficiency and solar. But what about our indirect footprint? Where do we go from here?...
Category: Energy Efficiency
How to flatten the curve on energy costs during the Covid-19 lockdown
As Australian states hurtle towards stage 3 lockdowns in response to Covid-19, we ask the experts to list the top energy efficiency measures households can take to stop their bills going through the roof....
Swiss community completes trial of solar blockchain microgrid
A community in Switzerland has completed a successful year-long trial of a blockchain electricity market, a technology being eyed for community microgrids....
Energy efficiency, the construction sector, and a uniquely Australian just transition
Energy efficiency offers a channel to address energy and climate challenges at a household and national level, while also solving some uniquely Australian problems....
Saving energy to help those who can’t
We should be taking advantage of opportunities that reduce peak demand and associated energy prices without the need to engage individual household consumers....
We need to talk about energy literacy and degrowth
What's needed now is language that more explicitly signals the policy and behavioural changes required to both address the climate crisis and provide clean energy for all....
Community solar at grid prices, no subsidies required – here’s how
Renewable Newstead is working to install up to 10MW of solar on the local grid to take the town 100% renewable and offer excess generation for C&I offtake. What can the market learn from the project so far?...
How solar + storage can be a game-changer for people with disabilities
People with disabilities, and living in specialist accommodation, often miss out on the benefits of energy efficiency. A 2019 pilot has sought to remedy this....
We need to rebuild Australia’s approach to energy efficient housing
Addressing the issue of energy efficiency is a complex task with many possible solutions. Fundamentally it will require a shift in the way Australia views housing – from property to home....
Energy efficiency vs under-consuming – the difference can be deadly
The easiest way to reduce your electricity bill is to reduce your consumption. But what if this is not a simple choice? What if switching off could be a lethal decision?...
