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Electrification

Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals
The Victorian government unveils new rules on how gas will be phased out of homes in Victoria, with a focus on efficient electric rentals and getting rid of gas hot water.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 24, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“You can’t charge your battery and your car at same time:” Dutton does not have a clue about energy
Peter Dutton defends nuclear by claiming that rooftop solar cannot charge EVs and household batteries at the same time. How wrong and ignorant can you be?
Giles Parkinson

Dec 13, 2024

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“High rewards, no regrets:” Council gas bans could save new-build home owners $600 a year on energy
New study models the economic and environmental benefits of making it mandatory for new-build homes and businesses to be all-electric – and finds no down-sides.
Rachel Williamson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 6, 2024

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Commentary

Why Victoria’s ban on gas appliance rebates is a win for energy consumers
While a rebate on the upfront cost of a new gas appliance may appeal to customers, they ultimately benefit gas networks far more.
Jay Gordon

Apr 19, 2024

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Podcasts

SwitchedOn Podcast: Labor’s plan to cut household energy bills
Assistant Minister for climate and energy Jenny McAllister discusses the National Energy Performance Strategy. Will it reduce household energy bills and emissions?
Anne Delaney

Apr 15, 2024

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Urgent action needed to stop Australia being flooded by cheap, inefficient ‘faux’ hot water heat pumps
Industry ‘rebate chasers’ are threatening the roll out of hot water heat pumps, but they could be stopped overnight.
Anne Delaney

Apr 3, 2024

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Podcasts

SwitchedOn Podcast: How every Australian could afford to electrify their home and car
Low-cost Government loans for all Australian residences could help everyone electrify.
Anne Delaney

Mar 26, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“People Power” plan gains support as a budget must – and a bridge over the energy divide
Pressure mounts on federal Labor to underwrite rooftop solar, home batteries and electrification amid concerns a growing energy divide is being “weaponised” to delay climate action.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 18, 2024

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Renewables

Fortescue says Rio Tinto wrong about electric trucks, admits hydrogen tech at “very early stage”
Rio Tinto is dialling down its renewable targets in the Pilbara because it says electric haul trucks won’t be ready in time. Fortescue says they are wrong.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 23, 2024

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Renewables

Iron ore giants join forces on electric smelter for green steel
BHP, Rio Tinto and BlueScope are scoping locations in Australia for a pilot plant to make low-carbon steel using cleaner technology.
Marion Rae

Feb 9, 2024

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Utilities

EnergyAustralia takes $1.1 billion hit on retail unit as business model shifts
EnergyAustralia, the third biggest energy retailer in the country, takes $1.1 billion hit to the value of its retail business as the energy business is reshaped.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 31, 2024

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Smart Energy

From heat pumps to pumped heat: Octopus backs tech that reuses data centre heat
British electrification outfit Octopus Energy invests in technology that can re-use heat generated by data centres to heat pools, distilleries or precincts.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 16, 2024

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