Francis Vierboom, Author at Renew Economy

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Commentary

We need a reality check on the future of fossil gas, with households already racing for the exit
Across Australia, households are already quitting gas as a straightforward solution to the problem of high power bills. Policy and regulation needs to catch up.
Francis Vierboom

Nov 26, 2025

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Commentary

If productivity is about doing more with less, electrification of our cars and homes is a no-brainer
I know an electrician in Melbourne who cops a few comments when he pulls up to worksites in his Tesla – ladder on top, tools in the back. But the laughter fades fast.
Francis Vierboom

Aug 11, 2025

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Commentary

It’s time renters got a fair go on solar – Greens policy shows the way
Without a policy shift like the Greens are proposing, renters will keep bumping up against the same wall. That’s not just unfair, it’s inefficient.
Francis Vierboom

Apr 11, 2025

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Policy & Planning

If we’re going to electrify everything, we’ll need finance that works for everyone
To achieve net zero, we need an exit plan for everyone where no home is left behind on spiralling price rises and the unplanned decline of the fossil energy system. Here’s what we propose.
Francis Vierboom

Mar 25, 2024

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