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?
One Step, Two Steps towards a net zero emissions household
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?
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?
Stockland ramps up solar, battery and efficiency roll-out with CEFC loan
Australian property group set to roll out another 11MW commercial solar, this time across its logistics business, with help of $75m CEFC senior debt facility.
How our Tesla Powerwall 2 battery provided power in the NSW bushfires
For this household lucky enough to be still standing after the NSW south coast bushfires, having rooftop solar and a back-up battery storage system has been invaluable.
United Energy to trial pole-mounted batteries to relieve peak demand stress on networks
United Energy to trial use of batteries to manage peak demand and reduce load on constrained sub-stations in Melbourne suburbs.
Energy efficient homes sell for more. Here’s how Australian owners could cash in
Our review of international research found energy-efficient homes typically fetch a higher price. But that’s not the case in most of Australia.
Newcastle builds local energy resilience with its 100 per cent renewable plan
Just four days into the New Year, the City of Newcastle reaped the benefits from the resilience created by its 100 per cent renewable energy plan.
CEFC partners with Bank Australia to deliver clean energy home loans
CEFC partners with Bank Australia to offer discounted loans for new homes that can achieve 7-star energy ratings
Puerto Rico’s electricity system at a crossroads
Puerto Rico’s electric system is at a crucial inflection point, with an opportunity to pivot from years of hardship to a new vision that is clean, reliable, and resilient.
