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.
As power prices soar, Australia must tackle energy poverty
Energy Efficiency
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Victoria mansion leading the exodus off the grid
Ever get the idea that the decision to quit the grid – or not connect – was reserved for low energy users, austere consumers or those with no possibility of connection? Think again.
Angry and frustrated, more customers are quitting the grid
Industry reports suggest more and more Australian households are choosing to quit the grid, and they're doing so for a mixed bag of reasons.
Smart solar monitoring: Why you should have it
Is your solar performing? Rooftop PV systems can be adversely affected by things outside of a household's control – and without their knowledge. But you needn't be in the dark about it.
Australian poultry farmer taps homegrown silicon energy storage
SA energy storage outfit 1414 Degrees to provide NSW poultry processing plant with electricity and heat via a 25MWh thermal energy storage system.
Queensland cattle farm goes solar, cuts grid power consumption in half
Major beef producer and exporter Teys Australia to save $77k a year, cut grid demand in half, with 300kW solar system and energy efficiency upgrades.
Sonnen lands biggest battery order in Australia with housing developer
Sonnen selected to provide 270 residential batteries for Melbourne property development, to cut household power bills by 60% and possibly help power a community water recycling plant.
