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Electrification, Energy Efficiency
Practical paths to home electrification – quality of service matters too
Alan Pears12 Nov 20240 comments

There is a range of creative carbon reducing solutions for lovers of gas cooking, and those who hate the heat from blowy air-conditioners.

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Featured
The world-first, community-driven electrification blueprint for Australia’s energy future
Anne Delaney23 Oct 20240 comments

A two-year campaign led by the local community of the 2515 postcode has resulted in world-first pilot project.

Electrification, Energy Efficiency
Homes that ditch gas for electric heating can recoup extra costs in as little as 10 weeks
Sophie Vorrath16 Oct 20240 comments

Report finds switching to electric reverse cycle split system heating is either cheaper than reinstalling gas or pays back the difference in bill savings in as little as 10 weeks.

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Featured
“Truly a world first:” Grass roots suburban electrification pilot wins federal funding
Sophie Vorrath15 Oct 20240 comments

A community-led effort to electrify 500 homes in New South Wales has won millions in federal government funding, weeks ahead of its official launch in November.

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Electrification, Energy Efficiency
Electrification savings kick in for thousands of social housing tenants
Joshua S Hill15 Oct 20240 comments

More than 1,000 households access benefits of state energy upgrade scheme, including through new heat pump hot water systems and split system air conditioners.

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Featured
Electrification subsidy extended to 2045 to help shift consumers in most gas dependent state
Sophie Vorrath10 Oct 20240 comments

Victoria will seek to lock in its energy upgrades subisdy for another 15 years, to drive investment in bill-busting energy efficiency and electrification.

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Electrification, Energy Efficiency
Energy Masters: New pilot to measure benefits and savings of smart, electric homes
Joshua S Hill8 Oct 20240 comments

A $13.8 million pilot will support 500 households to optimise their energy use, including through subsidised electrification and incentivised flexible consumption.

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Battery/Storage, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, News
“They will be cost effective:” Ausgrid defends network roll-out of community batteries
Anne Delaney4 Oct 20240 comments

Ausgrid says costs for community batteries are coming down with each new deployment – and they will be cost-effective without government grants.

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Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Energy Efficiency
Residential renewables can pay for themselves before they reach their end of life
Rosemary Grundy20 Sep 20240 comments

Last year I shared an article about how to calculate the break-even point on my family home’s renewable energy system. New data means an update on the ROI.

Electrification, Energy Efficiency
Survey finds homes poorly prepared for heatwaves – here’s what needs to change
Sarah Robertson, Gordon Walker & Ralph Horne20 Sep 20240 comments

With heatwaves expected to become hotter, longer and more frequent under climate change, a more sophisticated, long-term approach to managing them is needed.

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Policy
SEC pilots home electrification one-stop-shop in three Victorian cities
Joshua S Hill28 Aug 20240 comments

SEC trials pilot for one-stop-shop for consumers wanting to slash their energy bills by switching to all electric appliances.

Battery/Storage, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, News, Solar
Why only “smart” hot water systems should qualify for government subsidies
Anne Delaney27 Aug 20240 comments

Dynamic and flexible hot water management systems enable water to be heated when renewable energy is available, and could save over $6 billion in household costs.

Battery/Storage, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, News, Podcasts, Software/Gadgets
SwitchedOn Podcast: Unlocking the power of hot water
Anne Delaney26 Aug 20240 comments

Energy experts argue we should shift our hot water heating to the middle of the day when there is abundant solar. It will cut emissions, and could save billions of dollars.

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Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Solar
Put power into the hands of next generation: Solar Schools battle surge in energy use
Anne Delaney19 Aug 20240 comments

“In 22 years I have never seen energy consumption in schools decrease”: why schools should be seen as core to Australia’s energy mix.

Battery/Storage, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Podcasts, Solar
SwitchedOn Podcast: Why solar and batteries should be installed in every school
Anne Delaney18 Aug 20240 comments

Increasing amounts of technology means Australian schools are consuming energy at an ever-increasing rate. Rob Bruer, the co-founder and CEO of Solar Schools, outlines a case for installing solar and batteries in every school.

Energy Efficiency
Study finds newer homes more energy efficient, but building standards still need tweaking
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson13 Aug 20240 comments

Apartments and houses built in the last decade are more energy efficient and easier to cool or heat, a CSIRO study has revealed.

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