Energy Efficiency

ARENA backs Mirvac housing project in Melbourne to demonstrate the feasibility of building solar and battery powered “net zero energy” homes at scale.

This past winter was one when Australians in all-electric homes could be comfortable and count the dollars saved while burning no fossil gas.

ACT energy efficiency scheme expanded to support a transition away from gas, as ACT Government targets next stage of emissions reductions.

Sonnen to provide battery storage for three new-build suburban solar townhouses, in a cutting edge approach to housing sustainability and affordability.

ACT government employees will move into Canberra's first zero-emissions building, after a challenge issued by climate change minister is answered.

A former public service office block will converted to a senior's living facility sporting energy efficient units and 700kW of rooftop solar.

EnergyAustralia buys into Echo Group to boost its solar options for commercial customers.

Sydney glass and aluminium producer turns to solar to reduce energy costs and emissions footprint.

Australia is still building four in every five new houses to no more than the minimum energy standard – and that's well short of optimal for environmental, economic and social outcomes.

University of New South Wales sets 2020 date for 100% renewables, as part of three-year roadmap to take its buildings emissions-free and expand on-site solar generation.

Catch Energy joins Tasmania's tiny retail electricity and gas market, offering consumers a third choice, after 1st Energy and the state-owned Aurora.

India is predicted to account for over 25% of annual emissions globally by 2050 due to the unprecedented rise in comfort cooling demand, particularly in the residential sector.

There are several reasons to consider a life off the grid. But you should always consider whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for your household.

Clean Energy Finance Corporation backs Housing Plus to deliver 220 new energy efficienct homes over three years in regional NSW, including solar and battery storage.

Atlassian becomes first Australian tech company – and third company all up – to sign on to global RE100 movement, with a "super complex" target of 100% renewables by 2025.

Ausgrid and Reposit Power launch pilot 1MW virtual power plant linking the rooftop solar and battery storage of 233 customers across 170 NSW suburbs.