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How households are reshaping the role of electricity networks
As rooftop solar, home batteries and electric vehicles transform how energy is generated and used, Australia’s electricity networks are being forced …
5 months ago
Community benefits in renewables: How regional Australia can share the gains
As renewable energy projects expand across regional Australia, the question of who benefits is becoming increasingly important. Governments are intro…
5 months, 1 week ago
Are solar households shifting electricity costs onto everyone else?
Rooftop solar, home batteries and smart technology are transforming Australia’s electricity system and helping many households cut their power bills.…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
How will the data industry control the future of clean energy?
What if the clean energy transition is ultimately led not by utilities or renewable energy companies, but by the data and AI industry? Luis F. Gonzal…
6 months, 1 week ago
The home battery lock-in no one warned you about
Australia’s home battery rollout is accelerating, but many households may not realise they’re buying systems that are effectively locked to a single …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How apartments and renters can plug into solar, if the rules change
Apartment residents are largely shut out of Australia’s rooftop solar advantage, with only 3.5% of apartments having solar. In this episode of Switch…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why energy companies should be forced to act in their customers best interests
Australia’s retail energy market promises competition and choice, yet many households feel confused, overcharged and stuck. Former chair of Victoria’…
7 months, 1 week ago
The community that set the rules of engagement when wind and solar came to town
When renewable energy developers first approached the Hay Shire Council in south-west NSW, the council saw both opportunity and risk. With the region…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Saul Griffith wants a consumer army to lead the fight for a cheaper energy system
Last August, Dr Saul Griffith joined SwitchedOn Australia live on the Gold Coast to talk about his new book Plug In! which shows why households are c…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Future-proofing footy – the climate solutions strengthening local clubs
Grassroots footy is already feeling the heat of climate change, from flooded clubrooms and damaged ovals to training sessions cancelled as temperatur…
7 months, 4 weeks ago