A demand-response trial conducted by Australian utility United Energy achieved a 30% reduction in peak load electricity consumption.
Australian demand response trial delivers 30% peak load reduction
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Green village proves high value of low carbon living
A green village with minimum 7.5 star energy efficiency ratings is proving near zero carbon communities are not only achievable but can also save residents money.
Why people come together in community energy projects
How can public acceptance of utility projects be increased? Policymakers want to allow citizens to invest in such projects, but the focus is insufficient. Citizens want more than just financial benefits.
A journey to fossil fuel freedom – no heat pumps required
Despite what the experts say, the path to fossil fuel freedom does not always lead to heat pumps. Our family took the road less travelled and discovered a couple of innovative – yet simple – renewable heating and hot water solutions.
CEFC announces $250m funding program to build energy efficient community housing
CEFC funding program aims to cut energy consumption of low-income households by 25% – an energy efficiency standard it says should apply to all Australian buildings.
How quitting the grid – in an energy efficient home – will save you
Australians can now build a house using the latest modern building materials, methods, products, technology and ideas that will not only take you off grid, but remove the need for expensive heating and cooling. And all for a healthy return on investment.
How to beat the Energex “solar stitch-up”: Take part of your home off grid
Major Queensland network wants solar households that install battery storage to lose their premium feed in tariffs. It’s the latest trick from utilities, but there is a way around it.
Homes of the future could use only 10% grid power: Synergy
WA network operator Synergy sees a future where new-build homes source only 10% of their energy from the grid. But with battery storage costs falling, will they bother with the grid at all?
Award-winning off-grid solar+battery storage home… for less than $300,000
An off-grid modular home in Trentham, Victoria, designed and built for less than $300k, has won a top energy efficiency award.
Making home energy upgrades accessible, convenient, affordable
In today’s market, home energy upgrades are not part of an integrated set of recommendations when contractors remodel homes. They should be.
