Energy Efficiency

Why this state government is kicking gas out of a big coastal community

An entire community of households and businesses is in the process of quitting the reticulated gas network, backed by state…

April 28, 2022

Victoria boosts Solar Homes rebate scheme to help households quit gas

Victoria Labor government expands Solar Homes subsidy to broaden access to rebates for the installation of solar and electric hot…

April 28, 2022

Victoria opens solar, battery, energy efficiency grants to community groups

Andrews Labor government rolls out grants for community organisations to help reduce energy usage and emissions, with $1.8m available for…

February 17, 2022

How one solar battery system earned one household $100 in one day

Amber Electric is opening up its SmartShift demand response platform to customers across Australia after a successful South Australia trial…

February 17, 2022

Morrison was wrong: Inner-city wine bars can play a key role in decarbonisation

In the absence of government leadership there is plenty we can do as a community and help one another in…

February 10, 2022

Powershop tumbles, as Enova and Diamond take top spots on green energy retailer rankings

The latest national ranking of Australia’s electricity retailers' green credentials has sent Powershop tumbling down the order.

February 8, 2022

Cannon-Brookes backed SunDrive produces first panel with record-busting solar cell

The Australian start up that in September achieved a new benchmark for solar cell efficiency has this week notched up…

December 16, 2021

Net-zero carbon Maccas powered by on-site solar – and wind

McDonald's UK opens new restaurant powered by on-site wind turbines and solar panels – a blueprint for all of its…

December 14, 2021

Households could save billions with smarter, more flexible electricity pricing

Major new report says Australian households could slash their bills by up to $3.2 billion by 2035 with the accelerated…

December 2, 2021

Gas is neither natural nor cheap, but the industry spin is working on households

New research warns gas brand is “strong and stubborn”, and that asking people to give it up – either for…

November 18, 2021