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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

Reducing energy in peak times isn’t only about lowering energy bills, even though that’s a major incentive for most people. Most households feel better using renewable energy like solar and wind than energy generated by coal. Using less energy outside the solar hours can help reduce emissions, improve health outcomes, and enhance energy security. There... Read More

Last month, we posed the question: Are we as focused on energy efficiency as we should be? While we were pondering that at a high level, in terms of the role played by governments, policymakers, regulators, energy industry stakeholders, corporations (and, perhaps, the media) in putting that front and centre, this time we’re bringing it... Read More