New South Wales parliament passes amendments to strata laws to make it “drastically easier” for apartments to install rooftop solar and other green technologies.
Strata rule changes pave way for more solar apartments
Energy Efficiency
Big Four bank offers “green loan” for home solar, batteries
Commonwealth Bank to offer home loan customers up to $20,000 in low, fixed-interest finance to install rooftop solar, battery storage, EV chargers, or other green technologies.
Trina Solar launches high-efficiency solar panels in Australia
Trina Solar announces launch in Australia of a new high-efficiency solar panel, the Vertex S, which the company believes will be ideal for Australian conditions.
ACT government launches tool to help renters slash energy costs
The ACT government wants to help renters cut energy costs, launching a new tool to provide tailored advice on cutting energy use and improving comfort.
Daytime power tariffs slashed to just eight cents a kWh to soak up rooftop solar
Synergy to offer a "Midday Saver" tariff of just 8c/kWh in a bid to help soak up the abundant rooftop solar energy supply.
Energy efficiency gets welcome policy boost in $60m S.A. commitment
Industry and environment groups applaud rare policy support for energy efficiency, as South Australia government commits $60m to smarter, cooler public buildings.
COP 26 host unveils 100% renewable powered, all-electric building
New office building in Glasgow will be Scottish city’s largest upon completion in time for COP26 in 2021, as well as fully electric and zero carbon emissions.
Buildings must now eliminate gas to qualify for top Green Star ratings
Green Building Council of Australia will now require buildings to be completely fossil fuel free and 100% renewable powered to achieve the highest possible 6 Green Star rating.
ARENA backs Shell-led program to help manufacturers use more solar, less gas
ARENA-backed and ERM Power-led program will help 20 Queensland manufacturers boost industrial energy productivity, cut emissions and reduce costs.
Net-zero energy – and zero gas – solar housing project backed by ARENA
ARENA-backed project will build 51 all-electric, high-efficiency solar homes in south-west Sydney that will generate more power than they consume.
ACT Greens pledge to build first zero-emissions, all-electric business district
The ACT Greens pledge to make Canberra's newest town centre, the Molonglo Commercial Centre, all-electric and zero-emissions.
How homes can shift their energy needs from gas to clean electricity
A new online tool is now available to assist households make the switch from gas to electric appliances - which can reduce both costs and emissions.
Mojo Power teams with Carbontrack to help customers control energy costs
Mojo Power joins forces with Carbontrack to give customers ability to monitor and control electricity usage remotely and gain better control over power costs.
House hunters in the dark on energy ratings – and the average is pathetically low
Most Australian homes have been built to notoriously poor standards, and house hunters find it near impossible to find basic information home rental and ownership markets.
Aldi Australia says it will be 100 per cent renewable by end of 2021
Aldi pledges to source 100% renewable electricity for its Australian operations by as early as 2021, after rolling out almost 32MW of solar and signing two wind energy offtake deals.
How a small town solved five key barriers to a 100 per cent renewable energy supply
There are five key barriers to scaling renewable energy supply in Australia, and this is how the Newstead model addresses each one.
