Energy Efficiency

In a new house, it's a whole new world of home energy management and "electrification" possibilities as we shoot for net zero grid electricity.

Electricity prices look set to go up again in winter and consumers are justified in asking: why is this happening? And is there an end in sight?

While we can’t control when the sun shines or the wind blows, we can control the consumption in homes to match those times.

Experts at UNSW maintain that cooking with gas is a net negative for health. So what is it about using gas stoves in the home that is so risky?

We did energy efficiency audits and then retrofits on two old, poor performing homes. In both cases the improvements are spectacular – and not just economically.

For an energy industry veteran, the journey to electrifying my home was more challenging than expected. Here are my top tips to make it easier.

ACT government confirms it will continue to partner with Brighte on next phase of $150 million Sustainable Household Scheme, following a new tender process.

Induction stoves offer major benefits over gas, but home cooks face barriers in making the switch

International Energy Agency report predicts a boom-time for heat pumps – an "indispensable" technology in the global energy and climate crises.

The Tasmanian government has unveiled a new $50m loan scheme to help commercial and industrial customers invest in energy efficiency improvements.

Clean Energy Regulator says forecasts of high energy prices into 2023 and 2024 could see the payback period for rooftop solar cut by another year.

We need political will and broad-ranging investment to bring about the scale of changes required to achieve net-zero buildings.

More than 200 of these smart, solar and battery microgrid-connected homes will be built as a blueprint for sustainable, resilient residential development. 

With electricity prices forecast to continue their upwards march, here are some tips from the experts on how to stay cool, in power and on budget this summer.

But research shows implementing simple strategies like installing smart technologies can help empty buildings adapt to partial occupancy.

An old hand at smart controls, ABB launches new system in race to crush energy bills by optimising and automating home energy management.