Australian homes are so inefficient and so leaky they are described as "glorified tents". There's a simple way to cut emissions and power power bills.
Explainer: How to cut home energy bills by insulating and fixing leaks
Energy Efficiency
Giving gas the flick can save households thousands, study says
Study finds all-electric homes with solar and no gas appliances could save WA households up to $10,500 over 10 years compared to dual fuel homes without solar.
Two Victorian towns could go off grid under new network proposal
Donald and Tarnagulla, west of Bendigo, could be the first large communities that are taken off grid and powered by local renewables and storage.
Strata rule changes pave way for more solar apartments
New South Wales parliament passes amendments to strata laws to make it “drastically easier” for apartments to install rooftop solar and other green technologies.
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.
