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How will Victoria transition away from household gas?

Natural gas from Bass Strait has had a spectacular 55-year run as a staple of Victorian households. Since natural gas was first piped into a house in Carrum in April 1969, the adoption of and subsequent reliance on this readily accessible and abundant local fuel has been virtually unquestioned. In the first year after that... Read More

Is Australia’s energy transition on track?

A few weeks ago, when we had a look at the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Australia 2023 Energy Policy Review, there appeared to be quite a lot of positives and cause for optimism. You can read our blog post What the International Energy Agency thinks of Australia’s energy transition to get a fuller picture. However,... Read More

South Australia leads the way with Dynamic Export Requirements

Earlier this year, we explained that flexible export limits were coming for South Australian rooftop solar owners (see our post A world-first is changing the game for rooftop solar owners). Now that we’ve passed the July 1st introduction date, we’ve got some more detail on the significant new regulations that have been implemented in South... Read More

What is landfill biogas and why does GloBird support it?

Now that GloBird Energy has been around for a few years and is an established business, we’re in the position to identify and put in place more projects and processes that fit with our preferred approach to energy retailing. The reality of any business is that it takes time to build a solid foundation. No... Read More

What the International Energy Agency thinks of Australia’s energy transition

Most Australians support the transition to a sustainable renewable energy future. Understandably, we want it to be as smooth as possible, with the lowest possible impact on the cost of energy, our lifestyles, and the economy. Ideally, the transition would happen at a somewhat accelerated pace, while creating more jobs and a stronger economy, and... Read More