Podcasts

New research finds Australia lags in providing transparency on appliance lifespan and maintenance, making it harder for people to electrify efficiently and responsibly.

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.

The SwitchedOn summer series – How I Electrified – is a 4-part series of interviews with Australian householders who’ve electrified their homes and transport.

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.

An update on how Victoria's State Electricity Commission is rolling out their one-stop-shops for home electrification.

In our final episode for the year, SunWiz's Warwick Johnston on the highs and the lows of 2024 for rooftop PV, home batteries and all those who make the industry tick. Plus the news of the week.

IEEFA's Amandine Denis-Ryan explains why new gas supplies are not needed in the long term, and why we urgently need a nationwide plan for electrification.

Alastair Matcott worked on a project that provided free energy audits and free renewable energy upgrades for private renters and investors. But it failed because they were stonewalled by real estate companies and industry bodies.

Matthew van der Linden on Flow Power's big move into residential retail. Plus the latest on the rooftop PV market, SunDrive's innovation progress, and other news.

UNSW's Baran Yildiz on how Australia's millions of rooftop solar systems and other consumer energy assets are being integrated into the grid. Plus, a Tesla Powerwall to go with your Bunnings sausage? And other news of the week.

New data shows unemployed people are also turning to rooftop solar to have certainty about electricity bills. PV is not just for rich people, says Kaveh Khalilpou from UTS.

Government and industry are pushing consumers to join virtual power plants, but our energy system is full of roadblocks and disincentives.

Will Beaumont on how his company's patented modular technology is making it cheaper, easier and much sexier to install solar car park canopies – and add EV charging while you're at it.

Rosemary Grundy is on a mission to demonstrate that going renewable and electric is not only good for the climate, but makes financial sense.