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Electrification

“It’s a really hard sell”: Why households want control of the solar and batteries they have paid for
Australia’s first privately funded residential VPP believes virtual power plants are easier to sell when they’re built into the business from day one.
Anne Delaney

Jul 16, 2026

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Electrification

Why electricity networks need to understand people, not just poles and wires
More than a billion data points from the Electrify 2515 trial should help networks replace assumptions about household electrification with real-world evidence.
Anne Delaney

Jul 8, 2026

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SwitchedOn Australia

SwitchedOn podcast: Why battery owners – not renters – could be the big winners from Solar Sharer
Solar Sharer could be one of Australia’s smartest energy policies – or just another confusing electricity plan that favours one type of consumer.
Anne Delaney

Jul 1, 2026

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Electrification

SwitchedOn podcast: How I electrified – and why energy efficiency came first
What began as a plan to fix a cold, draughty terrace evolved into a 25-year electrification journey that mirrors Australia’s energy transition.
Anne Delaney

Jun 12, 2026

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Electrification

SwitchedOn podcast: Consumer energy devices aren’t talking to each other – and it’s a problem
Australia is betting on millions of household energy devices to help run the grid, but what happens if they can’t properly talk to each other?
Anne Delaney

May 21, 2026

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Multimedia

SwitchedOn podcast: Opening the front door to sustainable homes
Homes across Australia will open their doors next Sunday to show what electrification, retrofitting and climate-resilient living actually look like in practice.
Anne Delaney

May 11, 2026

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SwitchedOn Australia

SwitchedOn podcast: How I electrified – the unexpected payoffs from ditching gas at home
A Melbourne family’s shift off gas reveals that electrification isn’t just about cutting emissions — it’s about gaining control over how your home uses energy.
Anne Delaney

May 4, 2026

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Podcasts

SwitchedOn podcast: The tax tweak that could cut renters energy bills
Renters pay more for energy because landlords won’t act — a simple budget fix could unlock cheaper, cleaner power for millions.
Anne Delaney

Apr 15, 2026

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SwitchedOn Australia

SwitchedOn podcast: The hidden crisis behind rising electricity disconnections
Are the rising number of electricity disconnections the tip of an energy debt iceberg that will increase as we electrify everything?
Anne Delaney

Apr 9, 2026

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Commentary

Electrification is not just about getting off gas – efficiency matters, too
Electrification can increase or decrease carbon emissions. It depends how and when you do it.
Alan Pears

Jul 27, 2025

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Commentary

Australia’s gas supply problem has a demand-side solution that would be a win for industry and consumers
Every year, high winter gas demand leads to industry concerns about limited supply and consumer concerns over thousand-dollar energy bills. But there’s an obvious policy fix.
Alan Pears

Jun 11, 2025

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Commentary

The new Parliament can secure a sustainable future for Australian homes. Here’s how.
Electrification and improved energy efficiency save households money, reduce government spending on healthcare, and make communities more resilient.
Alana West

Jun 4, 2025

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