Rewiring Australia Archives - Renew Economy

Electrification

Renters should be allowed to use plug-in solar, portable batteries, and – two-way EV charging, advocates say
States are being urged to make tougher rules to drive electrification of rental properties, and to give renters access to plug-in solar, portable batteries, and EV chargers.
Rachel Williamson

May 18, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Could the AEMC be “kinda right” about fixed network costs? Late submission lobs curveball into debate
A last-minute submission gives an unexpected take on debate over a proposal to raise fixed electricity network costs, asking ‘what if the AEMC is… kinda right?'”
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 19, 2026

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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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Solar

Households need a fair go on the grid for solar, batteries and EVs
When you have excess solar energy from your roof, it shouldn’t be resold to your neighbour at the retail rate charged for the market’s regulatory mess.
and Vikki McLeod

Feb 12, 2024

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Hydrogen

Australia’s hydrogen “superpower” dream could be massive waste of money, says Griffith
Rewiring Australia’s Saul Griffith tells government putting hydrogen at the centre of Australia’s energy future makes no economic or thermodynamic sense.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 6, 2023

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Smart Energy

It’s no nuclear submarine, but experts say $12.5bn in budget funds will help electrify Australia
Rewiring Australia says budgeting $12.5bn to help fast-track the electrification of homes and businesses will deliver fast and deep benefits.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 24, 2023

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Gas lobby called out for overcooking electrification costs
Gas lobby group caught out cooking up a new fossil fuel myth, that the electrification of Australian homes will cost taxpayers more than $66 billion.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 3, 2023

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Smart Energy

“A slam dunk for families:” Pilot launched to kick gas out of homes and communities
NSW pilot program to guide how homes and communities can kick out gas and use rooftop solar and electric cookers, water and heating systems.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 17, 2023

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Smart Energy

Australian energy transition guru to lead “most exciting climate strategy anywhere”
Australian energy transition expert officially joins Saul Griffith in his company’s mission to “electrify everything” with solar and battery storage.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 10, 2023

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