Energy Efficiency

New research finds re-configuring Australia’s off-peak hot water systems to coincide with peak daytime solar production could provide around 4,000GWh of flexible demand a year.

A ban on door-knockers pushing energy saving products and appliances has come into effect, as part of a crackdown on "nuisance marketing" and dodgy energy sales tactics.

Efficient electric air conditioners will help more than 600 households in the remote NT to keep cooler during the warm months and warmer during the cold nights.

Energy Efficiency Council's Jeremy Sung discusses energy standards for lighting and heat pumps and the federal government's Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap.

Minimum energy performance standards for LED lights - common in Australia homes and businesses - were off the agenda of government energy ministers last week.

National minimum energy performance standards for hot water heat pumps are just the start to ensure consumers are protected from shonky hot water systems.

Using more efficient, longer-lasting light bulbs required by tougher minimum energy performance standards could save homes and businesses thousands of dollars.

CEFC's Grace Tam on how green finance can turbo charge household electrification – and why access to service providers and information is just as important.

A data-rich tool will gauge the energy efficiency and climate profile of the nation's 11 million homes, with some already too risky for mortgage lenders.

Rather than freezing through a gas shortage, we can get our homes off gas, be safer, healthier and more comfortable, and ease our cost of living.

The cutting-edge, state-backed project could be a model for other big buildings sprinting to comply with the city’s building decarbonisation law.

Federal and state governments announce $63.2 million partnership designed to provide energy upgrades for remote and regional social housing properties. 

Motivated by wanting to show what householders can achieve, Brody Kenrick upgraded his house to generate clean energy for the grid, reduce emissions and make money for his family.

Brody Kenrick's house is an inspiring example of what can be achieved when it can produce and store energy.

More commercial buildings will be mandated to disclose their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions under new government proposals.

Victorian government's proposed new minimum standards will greatly improve quality and comfort of rental housing. They will also make it cheaper to live in.