Energy Efficiency

Greener, cheaper living for tenants: CEFC backs "build-to-rent" property fund

CEFC becomes cornerstone investor in Australia's first build-to-rent property fund – a $1bn effort being led and managed by Mirvac.…

August 1, 2018

Show me the money: The business opportunity of grid-interactive buildings

Building owners should care about grid integration services because such services save them money, and can provide new sources of…

July 18, 2018

Raising energy efficiency standard could save households billions

Strengthening the energy efficiency requirements of Australia’s residential building code could reduce household electricity and gas bills by $18.9bn between…

July 11, 2018

As power prices soar, Australia must tackle energy poverty

Energy poverty is no longer restricted to a few older or low-income householders. We need new policy approaches as we…

July 4, 2018

The hidden fossil fuel subsidy that costs homeowners thousands

Did you know most states' building codes force people to connect a new house to the gas network? The question…

July 3, 2018

Fridge chewing more power than it should? Ask your smart meter

Is your TV running? Not the opening line of a joke, but serious question smart meter giant Landis+Gyr wants to…

June 20, 2018

My long switch to solar

After many years of planning, I finally flicked the switch and installed a rooftop solar energy system. But that is…

June 13, 2018

Port Macquarie Base Hospital to install 609kW rooftop solar system

NSW hospital set to save $130,000 a year with the installation of a 609kW rooftop solar system – "Australia's largest"…

June 13, 2018

How all-electric solar homes could save owners thousands

ATA says gas power uneconomic in new-build homes anywhere in the country. In fact, new homes that go all-electric, plus…

June 6, 2018

ACT to change law to drop gas and pave way for all-electric suburbs

ACT takes next step in trial of gas-free suburban living, with a proposed repeal of planning laws that have made…

May 16, 2018