air conditioning

How do I use air conditioning efficiently – blast it briefly through the day, or just leave it on?

Despite so many people having air conditioning at home now, many are still unsure how to use it efficiently. Here…

January 12, 2024

Too many renters swelter through summer. Efficient cooling should be the law for rental homes

Clear evidence of the harm resulting from living in hot homes points to the need to efficient, electric cooling mandatory…

November 22, 2023

Personal air conditioning: A low energy option for keeping your cool

Can portable, personal cooling devices keep you cool in summer? And what are the potential energy/carbon benefits? I tested two…

March 14, 2019

Alinta turns to geothermal energy for sustainable heating and cooling in new suburbs

Alinta launches "Australia first" geothermal heating and cooling technology – focused on new suburbs and the displacement of energy intensive…

November 22, 2018

Reverse solar hot water innovation making air con more efficient

New research shows fluid-filled roof panels that work like solar water heaters – except to extract heat from fluid, rather…

September 13, 2017

"Ice battery" air-con technology set to cool Australian homes – and peak power demand

Solar hot water company Apricus inks distribution deal for US "ice battery" + air-con technology that could cool Australian homes,…

August 9, 2017

Hot summers nights, cold winter evenings: How to stay comfortable and save all year

Air conditioners drive up electricity demand, straining the electricity network. So what do you do if you want to enjoy…

January 25, 2016