Free midday power just the start for energy equity
25 March
The allure of free daytime power has brought savings-motivated Australians to energy expert Mamoon Reza’s door.
Akin to power happy hour, the Solar Sharer policy announced in 2025 has been pitched as a win for renters, apartment dwellers and...[Read More]
Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills
19 March
Offshore wind farms could deliver significant savings for Australian households, with some consumers seeing $151 cut from their annual electricity bills.
The savings would come despite the significant up-front investment needed to build wind...[Read More]
Energy rating report card urged for all Aussie homes
11 March
All Australian homes should receive a score out of 10 for energy efficiency before they can be sold or rented, experts say, as part of an expansion to a national assessment program.
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, which is used to rate...[Read More]
No ill winds blowing for renewables spending in budget
11 March
The federal climate minister has hit back at speculation there will be budget cuts to clean energy policies, comparing it to stripping funds from health or education.
Chris Bowen dismissed reports of cuts to new clean energy funding in the federal...[Read More]
Compact homes unlocking cheaper, cleaner city living
5 March
In a time of climate change and strained housing affordability, sometimes it pays to think small.
At just 50 square metres, the apartments and townhouses inside the Two Sisters development in North Melbourne are far smaller than the 236 sq m average...[Read More]
Discount loans to drive down the price of electric cars
5 February
Motorists will be offered another incentive to choose electric over petrol through a $60 million program to cut the cost of car loans.
The Climate Energy Finance Corporation announced the scheme in partnership with Hyundai on Tuesday, revealing it...[Read More]
Building smarter: How to create an environmentally friendly home
29 January
Sustainability is no longer a niche consideration in property—it’s becoming a core part of how Australians design, build, and renovate their homes. With rising energy costs, increasing climate awareness, and greater buyer demand for efficient...[Read More]
Savings coming for households able to use energy in day
29 January
A load of washing and pool pumps running in the middle of the day could save households hundreds of dollars a year once electricity is made free during a three-hour window.
Government modelling of the savings possible under an incoming free solar...[Read More]
Stacking solar cells could deliver cheaper power
22 January
The next-generation of solar technology could be cheaper, more efficient and a step closer to reality after advances by a team of Australian scientists.
The group, from the University of NSW, published evidence they had improved performance from a...[Read More]
One-in-five solar panels degrading faster than expected
7 January
Most solar panels gradually lose their energy-generating powers over time, but roughly a fifth have been found to degrade much more quickly than expected.
Tiny hairline cracks and other minor manufacturing flaws missed during quality control testing...[Read More]
Tips for making the most of your solar panels
25 December
Solar energy offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution to powering your home, 12-volt setup, or caravan.
The benefits of harnessing the sun’s energy are substantial, ranging from reduced electricity bills to minimising your carbon...[Read More]
Drivers told to paws and think of road risk to koalas
24 December
When wildlife rescuer Ina Egermann finds a koala hit by a car, the first thing she does is apologise.
“I say, ‘I’m so sorry that we humans have done this to you’,” the Friends of the Koala charity volunteer told AAP.
Then she gently holds...[Read More]
2025: The year the world chose direction
18 December
History rarely announces itself in dramatic bursts. More often, it reveals itself through quiet turning points — moments when trends harden into realities and choices can no longer be postponed.
2025 was one of those years. It did not deliver a...[Read More]
More batteries in more homes is the promise of a federal government decision to triple the budget of a popular rebate scheme and wind back discounts for bigger systems.
The subsidy, which has been in place for five months, will get a generous top-up...[Read More]
The gift of trust: How talking about us strengthens our business and community
4 December
Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive.
We never take that trust for...[Read More]
