energy efficiency

Mirvac edges towards all-electric solar homes in ARENA-backed trial

ARENA backs Mirvac housing project in Melbourne to demonstrate the feasibility of building solar and battery powered “net zero energy”…

October 25, 2019

CEFC commits $60m to help transform office block into energy efficient retirement housing

A former public service office block will converted to a senior's living facility sporting energy efficient units and 700kW of…

July 11, 2019

EnergyAustralia acquires stake in solar, energy efficiency company Echo Group

EnergyAustralia buys into Echo Group to boost its solar options for commercial customers.

July 10, 2019

Australia still doing bare minimum on new-build home energy efficiency

Australia is still building four in every five new houses to no more than the minimum energy standard – and…

June 25, 2019

CEFC tips $95m into solar powered, energy efficient community housing

Clean Energy Finance Corporation backs Housing Plus to deliver 220 new energy efficienct homes over three years in regional NSW,…

May 9, 2019

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

Raising energy efficiency standard could save households billions

Strengthening the energy efficiency requirements of Australia’s residential building code could reduce household electricity and gas bills by $18.9bn between…

July 11, 2018

Townsville resort bets on solar, efficiency to cut grid power by 70%

A luxury resort in Townsville in Queensland’s north is looking to cut its grid power consumption by up to 70…

May 9, 2018

Victorian government backs push for solar on all new-build homes

Vic govt unveils $2.18m plan to partner with land developers and home builders to supply zero net carbon homes –…

March 26, 2018

SA councils launch tender for "bigger better" community energy plan

Group of six SA councils is calling for proposals to deliver solar, battery storage and smart controls to its 120,000-strong…

November 29, 2017