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Modern heat-pump technology means air conditioning is becoming the go-to solution in hot weather. But new research says we should take a “fan-first” approach to cooling.

ANU Senior researcher Dr Cheng Cheng reveals the electorates that could benefit most from renewables, and the MPs that can help or stand in their way.

NSW energy minister outlines benefits of home batteries for the grid and households, insisting it is not an "inner city" thing, and that it is accelerating the switch to renewables.

US energy economist says we have got our electricity tariffs all wrong, by focusing almost exclusively on what utilities need, and not consumers.

The energy industry needs to design products and services that align with how people actually live, rather than expecting them to fundamentally change their behaviour to fit industry models.

The energy industry has assumed consumers manage their energy use like ‘mini-economists’ or ‘mini-engineers.’ Digital sociologist Professor Yolande Strengers says this is wrong.

In the first of a new series of interviews with local groups installing community batteries, Village Power director Graeme Martin explains what to do, and what not to do, if you want to install a community battery.

Alan Pears says Australia’s energy pricing system is outdated and retailers and networks must shoulder greater risk so consumers can get a better deal.

Alan Pears argues there are some basic flaws in our energy system that urgently need fixing, and it’s time energy networks and retailers shoulder more risk, not consumers.

Director of RE-Alliance, Andrew Bray, says local energy hubs could bridge the gap between government, industry, and local communities.

Climate Council's Greg Bourne says a new focus on community energy projects and electrification will address some of the missing links in the green energy transition.

The gas war still burns: “We need to think about how to stop misinformation going to households and how to get the right guidelines for people.”

A project in Melbourne that provided free energy audits and energy upgrades for private rental homes was stonewalled by real estate agents.

Power and gas company Sumo will fork out $10 million for door-to-door sales in the largest ever penalty for breaches of one state's energy laws.

Solar Victoria has expelled an unnamed retailer from its Solar Homes program over invoicing irregularities from sales of heat pump hot water systems.

Health care workers and medical groups are calling on the federal government to kick start what will be a marathon campaign to electrify Australia’s 700 odd public hospitals.