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Zero Emissions Noosa report argues community batteries can provide quick and flexible responses without social licence problems, high cost, and delivery problems of large scale projects.

The first family to install a Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery in Australia expects a quick payback. "We're spending about $5000 a year on power and we're expecting that to disappear."

Dynamic and flexible hot water management systems enable water to be heated when renewable energy is available, and could save over $6 billion in household costs.

Lord Mayor pledges to establish Australia's largest community-led bulk purchasing program for renewable energy, which he says will reduce bills.

Upgrade IQ helps householders get what they want – a comfortable home that costs less to run.

A ban on door-knockers pushing energy saving products and appliances has come into effect, as part of a crackdown on "nuisance marketing" and dodgy energy sales tactics.

Minimum energy performance standards for LED lights - common in Australia homes and businesses - were off the agenda of government energy ministers last week.

National minimum energy performance standards for hot water heat pumps are just the start to ensure consumers are protected from shonky hot water systems.

A leading energy researcher calls on the government to provide free energy for essential services

A data-rich tool will gauge the energy efficiency and climate profile of the nation's 11 million homes, with some already too risky for mortgage lenders.

Rather than freezing through a gas shortage, we can get our homes off gas, be safer, healthier and more comfortable, and ease our cost of living.

Pioneering virtual power plant designed and developed by Tesla will bring community housing into the fold, giving them access to cheap renewable energy.

The energy market is relying on consumers signing up to virtual power plants. What if they're wrong?

More commercial buildings will be mandated to disclose their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions under new government proposals.

Consumers think gas and electricity companies offer worse value than supermarkets, a survey shows, as regulators and energy bosses gather for a summit.

German solar manufacturer unveils its newest PV modules with rectangular n-Type TOPCon half-cut cell technology and increased wattage.