All-electric
Hidden benefits of solar
In the maelstrom of claims and counterclaims that passes for debate over climate policy in this country, it’s easy to overlook the benefits rooftop solar can deliver, for households and the planet. Paul Barry explains.
Read more
ReNew
The cheapest way to save on electricity
Jack Gilding outlines his hot water system timer that reduces his water heating bills.
Read more
Efficient homes
The road to apartment electrification
Apartment residents are overcoming regulatory hurdles and taking practical steps to embrace renewable energy in their apartments and buildings, writes Jane Hone.
Read more
ReNew
Battery rebate in action: homeowner case studies
Gus Goswell gets to know two homeowners who have recently taken up the Federal Government’s battery rebate.
Read more
ReNew
Building a bigger backup
If you have critical systems that need to stay powered in a blackout, you need some sort of battery backup. Lance Turner describes his DIY system for supplying water without mains electricity.
Read more
All-electric
Mandatory disclosure of energy ratings on the horizon
Graham Hunt introduces us to a soon-to-be-implemented national framework that will be a massive win for renters and homebuyers.
Read more
All-electric
A gas-to-all-electric and EV retrospective in data
Peter Hormann's household has invested in energy efficiency and converted from gas-electric to all-electric for their 1908 Edwardian home in Melbourne. So what can be learnt from the last 8 years through data? What might have happened otherwise?
Read more
Efficient homes
Building for a changing climate
Are we building homes for the future, or for the past? Rob McLeod investigates how climate change is impacting home energy ratings and the way we build our homes.
Read more
Efficient homes
Gas and our health
Dr Ben Ewald uncovers the health effects of gas in the home.
Read more
Efficient homes
Getting off gas FAQs
Do heat pumps work well in Australian conditions? Rachel Goldlust explains.
Read more
Efficient homes
Bringing everyone along in the energy transition
Renew’s policy and advocacy manager Rob McLeod and sustainability researcher Rachel Goldlust explain the government policies helping make the transition off gas possible, and outline what’s still needed to get everyone over the line.
Read more