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A missed opportunity to deliver permanent energy bill relief and plug the looming gas supply gap
In the last couple of weeks the Federal Government has brought down a budget that does nothing to help householders electrify, and a gas strategy bas…
2 years, 3 months ago
Community batteries are failing to deliver value for energy consumers, or reduce bills
As we embrace the renewable energy transition there’s a growing interest in ‘community’ batteries – they’re seen as a way for local communities to sh…
2 years, 3 months ago
We’ve barely scratched the surface of how much energy efficiency can help the energy transition
Amory Lovins has been writing and talking about energy policy, renewable energy, sustainability and energy efficiency for over 50 years. His views ha…
2 years, 3 months ago
Australians need new energy standards to make informed decisions about our home appliances
Australians are installing an estimated 940,000 new gas appliances and 800,000 new resistive electric appliances -panel heaters, oil heaters and olde…
2 years, 4 months ago
NZ is one of the first countries to reach an electrification tipping point
A recent report from Rewiring Aotearoa has shown the rising cost of petrol and gas in New Zealand now means electric homes and EVs are more affordabl…
2 years, 4 months ago
Labor’s strategy to reduce energy bills and emissions – too much planning, not enough doing?
The federal government recognises electrification and energy efficiency can save householders money, make our houses more comfortable to live in, and…
2 years, 4 months ago
Community focused energy projects more likely to win hearts and minds for the energy transition
While suspicion and resistance to big renewable developments is growing in some regional areas, local community energy projects around the country no…
2 years, 4 months ago
Australia at risk of being flooded by cheap, inefficient ‘faux’ hot water heat pumps
Australia is currently seeing a massive increase in hot water heat pump installations, largely fuelled by government incentives and rebates. But conc…
2 years, 5 months ago
Low-cost Government loans for all Australian residences could help everyone electrify
Even those of us who want to electrify our homes and cars can’t always do so because of the high upfront cost of buying efficient electric machines. …
2 years, 5 months ago
How First Nations communities are solving long standing energy security problems with renewables
In the Northern Territory remote First Nations communities have to battle power outages, a reliance on diesel, and mandatory prepaid metres for their…
2 years, 5 months ago