electricity

Batteries with no solar: Changing market gives households new energy options

A time-of-use renewable energy retail offer has signed up hundreds of customers since its launch in South Australia, including homes…

September 2, 2021

Ombudsman backs customer told it would cost $2,500 to cut gas connection

A South Australian solar home owner has lodged a complaint with the state’s energy ombudsman after being advised that disconnecting…

May 20, 2021

How homes can shift their energy needs from gas to clean electricity

A new online tool is now available to assist households make the switch from gas to electric appliances - which…

September 7, 2020

Humble home switchboard transformed for future nanogrid world

San Francisco-developed "smart circuit panel" technology creates a single point of control for generation, energy storage and devices in the…

May 13, 2020

New energy retailer set to launch, as Powershop and Kogan join forces

Powershop inks deal with online retailer Kogan.com, to offer “competitive power and gas services” via new brand called Kogan Energy.

June 24, 2019

Making the case for 10-year renewable electricity tariffs

For a fair, efficient, low-cost pathway to 100% renewables, we need to put front-of-meter renewables on a level footing with…

June 6, 2018

Power companies less trusted by consumers than banks, telcos

Survey finds Australian consumers' lack of trust in power companies holding back the shift to a smarter, cheaper grid.

June 4, 2018

Victoria town’s breakthrough deal on network tariffs as it pursues 100% renewables

Central Victoria town achieves a breakthrough deal on network tariffs that could pave the way for a community solar farm…

March 7, 2018

What is electricity resilience worth to you?

As the global microgrid market takes off, It's crucial each customer knows what power loss costs them as they weigh…

October 19, 2017

Bruny Island trials “electricity grid of the future”

Tasmania's Bruny Island sees the benefits as 11 of 35 solar-powered battery systems installed in private homes start contributing to…

August 15, 2017