Energy Efficiency

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…

February 24, 2020

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…

February 21, 2020

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%…

February 20, 2020

How solar + storage can be a game-changer for people with disabilities

People with disabilities, and living in specialist accommodation, often miss out on the benefits of energy efficiency. A 2019 pilot…

February 19, 2020

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…

February 18, 2020

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…

February 17, 2020

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…

February 7, 2020

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…

February 3, 2020

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.

January 31, 2020

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…

January 24, 2020