John McCluskey

How is Australia progressing toward the target of net zero by 2050? Among the topics discussed during Australian Energy Week 2025 in Melbourne last week, there was a recurring theme: net zero. While the pursuit of net zero is a significant topic on its own, almost everything else going on in the energy sector crosses… Read More

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. In just a couple of years, it has become a ubiquitous feature of many workplaces while enhancing the “brain power” of almost every app we use. As well as being integrated into common applications, you can opt to use several free AI tools and platforms to assist with other tasks…. Read More

A couple of weeks ago, after the election, we wrote about the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which takes effect on July 1. While the installation of home batteries has been on the increase for a while – approximately 57,000 were installed in 2023 and around 75,000 last year – we expect there will be a… Read More

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is coming. Are you ready to get a major rebate? Have you been considering adding battery storage to your rooftop solar system? Or are you still weighing up whether to install a complete system, including rooftop panels and a battery? If you’re a homeowner, small business owner, or involved in… Read More

Over the past decade, we’ve read and written about a wide range of technologies, techniques, materials, applications and practices that can help you reduce the energy consumption of your household.  Some are widely used, others are still gaining traction, and a few are niche ideas that are only suitable in certain circumstances. And, of course,… Read More

Reducing your everyday energy usage in the home sounds like a great idea, and we’re pretty sure everyone wants to do it, but sometimes even the best intentions aren’t that easy to follow through on. In the interests of helping you make a meaningful start on using less energy this winter than last year, we’ve… Read More