Energy Efficiency

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…

March 2, 2021

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…

February 22, 2021

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…

February 16, 2021

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…

January 29, 2021

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…

January 22, 2021

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…

December 16, 2020

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…

November 11, 2020

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…

November 11, 2020

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…

October 29, 2020

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.

October 15, 2020