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Sophie Vorrath
Sophie is editor of
One Step Off The Grid
and deputy editor of its sister site,
Renew Economy
. She is the co-host of the
Solar Insiders Podcast.
Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Governments
EVs could account for over half Australia new car sales by 2030
Industry-backed report finds doubling Australia’s projected EV uptake to 2030 would deliver a $2.9bn boost to GDP, 13,400 new jobs, and save drivers an average of $800 a year.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 29, 2018
21
Electric Vehicles
Uber launches ride-share service in Australia
uberPOOL app launches in Sydney, giving customers opportunity to cut costs by 50%, and offering “credible alternative to car ownership.”
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 29, 2018
4
Electric Vehicles
BMW unveils all-electric Mini, with plans to build them in China
BMW Group unveils all-electric version of iconic 3-door Mini, with production set for 2019 in UK, and plans underway to manufacture in China.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 29, 2018
22
Coal
Matt Canavan loves coal “unashamedly” – says it’s good for First Australians
Resources minister Matt Canavan says Australian coal will lift the developing world out of poverty; empower First Australians; cut carbon emissions; and catch mice. Let’s get digging!
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 28, 2018
62
Elon Musk tweet suggests further delay for Tesla Model 3 in Australia
More heartache for Australian EV enthusiasts, after Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted at further delays on arrival of “mass market” Model 3 electric vehicle.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 28, 2018
14
Commentary
Powershop, Diamond lead “new breed” of people-focused power retailers
Upstart electricity retailers Powershop and Diamond Energy again win 5-star rankings in independent Green Energy Guide. AGL, meanwhile, earned itself an elephant stamp.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 28, 2018
0
Electric Vehicles
Nissan LEAF arrival in Australia may be pushed out to 2019
Australian delivery of next generation LEAF electric vehicles pushed out from second half of 2018, to end March 2019.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 27, 2018
32
Governments
Shepparton council set to go solar, as PV farm plans remain in limbo
City of Greater Shepparton awards tender to install solar across council buildings; awaits state govt decision on 250MW of proposed solar farms.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 27, 2018
1
Solar
Victorian government backs push for solar on all new-build homes
Vic govt unveils $2.18m plan to partner with land developers and home builders to supply zero net carbon homes – rooftop solar included – around Melbourne.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 27, 2018
3
Solar
Solar cemetery considered in Ballarat Community Power scheme
Regional cemetery business looks to go solar – and all electric – as one of first projects to come out of Victorian government’s Community Power Hubs.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 27, 2018
1
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