One Step Off The Grid
Solar, storage and distributed energy news
Australians are paying for low-performing homes through their energy bills. New ClimateWorks report makes a strong case for a renovation wave across the country.
The German start-up with a mission to convert 500,000 buildings a year to climate-neutral power, heating and mobility, has marked its official launch in Australia.
Clear evidence of the harm resulting from living in hot homes points to the need to efficient, electric cooling mandatory in rental housing.
Federal Labor has pitched in funding to a $35.2 million energy efficiency and electrification upgrade of more than 5,000 public houses in Canberra.
Decades of urban planning based on fossil fuel use and poorly adapted building standards have led to unhealthy living for apartment dwellers.
As power companies seek new ways to balance supply and demand, one option they’re turning to is virtual power plants. Here's how they work.
Without effective efficiency standards for heat pumps, householders are out in the cold on how to compare heat pump hot water systems.
How a family applied DIY logic to electrifying their home and farm in north west NSW, and made the switch to EVs, solar, batteries and electric appliances.
Latest national data reveals massive year-on-year jump in installations of heat pumps, as households seek cheaper, cleaner ways to heat water and their homes.
Home energy management "ecosystem" lands in Australia, to optimise solar and battery savings through monitoring and AI, including scheduled EV charging.
Study shows biosolar green roofs could make major contributions to net-zero cities. And all that’s needed is space that currently has no other use.
A working community and children's farm will further slash emissions and energy costs with a 5kW wind turbine and battery energy storage system.
Rebates of up to $1,000 on offer for households that swap out costly and inefficient gas appliances for energy efficient electric alternatives.
Moving homes away from gas is an important step in the net-zero transition. Careful management is needed to ensure it is effective, accepted and fair.
Sustainable household scheme attracts 13,000 households looking to improve their home’s energy efficiency and reduce its environmental impact.
People can save considerable money by switching away from gas – even more so if they have solar panels installed. But still, millions of Australians haven’t yet made the move. Why?
