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“It’s made us more wasteful:” Solar and battery homes plug in to a new age of abundant energy

CSIRO study finds households with solar and batteries are enjoying periods of “limitless” electricity, a shift that clashes head on with concepts of energy sharing and efficiency.
Policy & Planning

Most landlords support minimum energy standards for renters, survey finds

Survey finds that three quarters of landlords either support or do not oppose introducing new energy efficiency standards for renters.
Dismal energy efficiency policy is costing Australian households dearly – in some states more than others

Dismal energy efficiency policy is costing Australian households dearly – in some states more than others

Too many Australian households are being locked into high energy use, high bills and uncomfortable living, a new policy scorecard has revealed – but some states and territories are much worse than others.

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“It’s made us more wasteful:” Solar and battery homes plug in to a new age of abundant energy

“It’s made us more wasteful:” Solar and battery homes plug in to a new age of abundant energy

CSIRO study finds households with solar and batteries are enjoying periods of “limitless” electricity, a shift that clashes head on with concepts of energy sharing and efficiency.
Most landlords support minimum energy standards for renters, survey finds

Most landlords support minimum energy standards for renters, survey finds

Survey finds that three quarters of landlords either support or do not oppose introducing new energy efficiency standards for renters.
Dismal energy efficiency policy is costing Australian households dearly – in some states more than others

Dismal energy efficiency policy is costing Australian households dearly – in some states more than others

Too many Australian households are being locked into high energy use, high bills and uncomfortable living, a new policy scorecard has revealed – but some states and territories are much worse than others.
Home battery champion raises $78.5 million towards local growth, global expansion

Home battery champion raises $78.5 million towards local growth, global expansion

Renewables retailer and home energy management specialist has closed a nearly twice oversubscribed funding round to accelerate local growth and expand into global markets.
Energy rebate specialist forced to surrender $6.2 million of certificates because of fake photos

Energy rebate specialist forced to surrender $6.2 million of certificates because of fake photos

One solar company fined $100,000 for failing to have fall protection in place, another made to forfeit $6.2m of energy efficiency certificates over allegations of false claims and doctored photos.
Setting the standards: Why consumer energy resources deserve a better policy approach than “Ready, Fire, Aim”

Setting the standards: Why consumer energy resources deserve a better policy approach than “Ready, Fire, Aim”

Shortfalls in governance of consumer energy resources will be obvious – and potentially costly and politically damaging – if we don’t get it right.
Households tipped to spend $85 billion on energy upgrades, but renters and young Australians could miss out

Households tipped to spend $85 billion on energy upgrades, but renters and young Australians could miss out

Spending on home energy upgrades such as insulation and solar panels is on the rise but renters and younger households may be left behind.
“Smart switch:” Retailer tests time-of-use plans in bid to slash bills of hardship customers

“Smart switch:” Retailer tests time-of-use plans in bid to slash bills of hardship customers

State-owned retailer will pilot time-of-use electricity plans across 5,000 select households, to see how much it can save them over a 12-month period.