If we assume most of our existing homes are below-par on energy performance, we will need to retrofit to more than 45 homes every hour between now and 2050.
Budget home energy funding a good start, but dwarfed by the scale of the task
Policy
Sungrow inverters cleared for compliance with flexible solar export rules
China inverter giant gains tick of compliance with South Australia's new technical requirements for flexible solar exports, as July deadline looms.
Most inverters for rooftop solar and storage wrongly installed, audit finds
Audit finds less than 30% of newly installed inverters for solar, batteries and EV chargers are configured to meet new standards crucial to grid integration.
New code of conduct for solar and battery installers as consumer protections tighten
Solar and battery providers must sign up to a tougher, broader, more tightly regulated standard of practice to participate in state rebate scheme.
Big banks join call to harmonise home energy ratings
Banks, insurers and building industry call for single national home energy rating system – and measures to improve energy performance of rentals.
Networks told to make zero export limits for rooftop solar a “rare occurrence”
AER all but bans use of zero export limits for rooftop solar households, with strict new rules for network companies and a new layer of customer protections.
“Energy transition first” as entire town goes gas-free, embraces electrification
The gas supply to the WA coastal town of Esperance has officially been cut, after residents and businesses were transitioned to "alternatives," mostly electrification.
Why are electricity prices going up again, and will it ever end?
Electricity prices look set to go up again in winter and consumers are justified in asking: why is this happening? And is there an end in sight?
Another 18 government schools go solar, join smart energy pilot
The solar schools, which will be part of a statewide VPP pilot, are expected to see a reduction in electricity costs of almost $100,000.
Solar power is not an option for many households. How can we give them better support?
New research shows that without better government support, many people will miss out on the power bill busting benefits of rooftop solar.
Sun Tax: What solar export tariffs could cost you, and why you should be worried
"More holes than Swiss cheese!" Network proposed solar tariffs might not hit bills too hard to start with, but the cost of rushing them through could be high.
Tiwi Islands community adds solar and battery to reach 50 per cent renewables
A remote NT community will soon source up to half of its electricity supply from renewables, with new works underway to further slash diesel consumption.
Small island nation goes big on renewables, with “ambitious stretching” goal
After recognising the need for more immediate action, this self-governing island nation has brought forward its renewable energy goal by nearly a decade.
ACT taps Brighte, again, for zero interest loans on solar, batteries and efficiency upgrades
ACT government confirms it will continue to partner with Brighte on next phase of $150 million Sustainable Household Scheme, following a new tender process.
Why the humble heat pump is about to experience a global boom
International Energy Agency report predicts a boom-time for heat pumps – an "indispensable" technology in the global energy and climate crises.
Do neighbourhood batteries stack up? Five reasons for caution on shared grid storage
With big policy dollars pledged to neighbourhood batteries, we look at some of the problems facing community energy storage and how to get around them.
