Energy poverty is no longer restricted to a few older or low-income householders. We need new policy approaches as we transition to a low-carbon society.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Policy, SolarTagged electricity prices, energy poverty
As power prices soar, Australia must tackle energy poverty
Tagged electricity prices, energy poverty
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 is – why?
Posted in Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, SolarTagged all-electric, gas
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 be able to answer for customers – before they even ask.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Software/GadgetsTagged Landis+Gyr, smart energy, smart meter
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 just the beginning of our household's journey away from fossil fuels.
Posted in Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged electric vehicle, ev, rooftop solar, solar hot water
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" on a health care facility, yet, it claims.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged commercial solar, Macquarie Bas Hospital, rooftop solar, Solgen
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 solar, could be ahead by as much as $18k over 10 years.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, SolarTagged all-electric, gas, rooftop solar, solar, solar PV
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 gas connection mandatory to all new housing divisions in the Territory.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, SolarTagged ACT, all-electric housing, gas-free, Ginninderry
Townsville resort bets on solar, efficiency to cut grid power by 70%
A luxury resort in Townsville in Queensland’s north is looking to cut its grid power consumption by up to 70 per cent, through a suite of cutting edge renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged BMS, energy efficiency, Morris Group, nu-tility, solar carport
Looking for energy independence? Make your solar smarter
As rooftop solar uptake increases, and the cost of batteries decreases, integrating smart management and storage can boost energy independence dramatically.
Posted in Ask Our Expert, Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged BMS, energy management, inverter, smart energy, SolarEdge
Latrobe Valley dairy farms to share energy via blockchain micro-grid
First blockchain virtual micro-grid in Australia will use solar and storage to allow 200 dairy farms, 100 households and 20 businesses to share energy.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Solar
