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.
Why only “smart” hot water systems should qualify for government subsidies
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SwitchedOn Podcast: Unlocking the power of hot water
Energy experts argue we should shift our hot water heating to the middle of the day when there is abundant solar. It will cut emissions, and could save billions of dollars.
Mayor promises Australia’s biggest community-led renewable bulk buy to cut bills
Lord Mayor pledges to establish Australia's largest community-led bulk purchasing program for renewable energy, which he says will reduce bills.
Why are there still so many gas heaters? An online ‘one-stop-shop’ will take pain out of energy upgrades
Upgrade IQ helps householders get what they want – a comfortable home that costs less to run.
SwitchedOn Podcast: Taking the pain out of an energy upgrade
Electrifying and decarbonising our homes can be a minefield, and many people end up thinking, why bother. A new website is now trying to take some of the pain out of the process.
Ban on door-knocking for efficiency and electrification upgrades comes into play
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.
SwitchedOn podcast: The future could be even brighter
Energy Efficiency Council's Jeremy Sung discusses energy standards for lighting and heat pumps and the federal government's Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap.
The future could be brighter: Why we need energy performance standards for LED lights
Minimum energy performance standards for LED lights - common in Australia homes and businesses - were off the agenda of government energy ministers last week.
“We don’t want another pink batts:” Why quality installation matters as much as the hot water heat pump you choose
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 basic right:” Why energy for cooking, heating and cooling should be free
A leading energy researcher calls on the government to provide free energy for essential services
New tools for lenders to assess the climate risks of 11 million homes
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.
Switch to electric heat pump heating and avoid freezing with gas
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.
Powerwalls for parity: Australia’s biggest VPP opens up to community housing
Pioneering virtual power plant designed and developed by Tesla will bring community housing into the fold, giving them access to cheap renewable energy.
How batteries on wheels and bidirectional EV charging could kill VPPs
The energy market is relying on consumers signing up to virtual power plants. What if they're wrong?
“A game changer:” Energy rating scheme to expand to shopping centres, hotels, hospitals
More commercial buildings will be mandated to disclose their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions under new government proposals.
Households give power companies a fail on value for money, trustworthiness
Consumers think gas and electricity companies offer worse value than supermarkets, a survey shows, as regulators and energy bosses gather for a summit.
