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Living With Irene The Classic EV

I can’t believe it’s been almost 3½ years that I’ve been living with a cute little lady who’s not my darling wife.

So how has it been, owning a close to classic EV? Brilliant really.

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Battery Boom Delivers Power Bill Drop For 2026/27

2026 default market offer

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its final Default Market Offer (DMO) determination for 2026–27, with most households across NSW, South East Queensland and South Australia set to see lower benchmark electricity prices from July. [Continue reading…]

Heat Pump Maintenance Tips To Avoid Hot Water Headaches

Heat pump hot water systems are the most efficient and cheapest way to heat water for your home. Regular servicing and a few simple checks can help maximise efficiency, extend the life of the unit and protect your warranty. A high-quality heat pump should provide many years of reliable performance with relatively minimal upkeep – […]

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Power Network Costs To Rise Nationally, With One Exception

AER network pricing

The Australian Energy Regulator has completed its annual round of electricity network pricing approvals across most of the country, with one state defying the national trend for higher costs.

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The Truth About ‘AI-Powered’ Home Batteries

AI controlling a battery

Every second battery brochure that crosses my desk now has “AI-powered” stamped on it somewhere. Enphase has “AI-based energy management software.” Sigenergy promises “AI optimisation.” Even no-name brands are getting in on the act. But what does “AI” actually mean when it’s printed on a battery spec sheet? In most cases, a lot less than […]

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Is Your Battery Wired For Wheelie Bin Impact?

Battery and wheelie bin

Batteries shouldn’t be put in the bin, and nor should bins be put into your battery – but has your home energy system been installed in a way that can handle a wheelie bin or worse of impact?

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Builder-Installed Solar: Your Choice Or Theirs?

Builder installed solar

If you’re building a new home and assuming solar can be sorted out later, there’s something many buyers don’t realise until it’s too late: by the time it becomes a serious conversation, the important decisions may already have been made.

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The Aussies Converting Classic Cars Into EVs

As Australian drivers go electric en masse amidst global uncertainty around fuel prices, classic car lovers might feel left behind. A Melbourne-based workshop is doing the work to make sure they can join the party, converting the automotive stars of yesteryear into EVs.

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Charging As A Service: How Apartments Can Plug Into EV Savings

EV charging in an apartment

Australia’s push to expand EV charging in apartment buildings has received a boost, with ARENA awarding $1.51 million for a lower-cost charging-as-a-service rollout across strata apartment buildings.

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The 2 Most Important Stickers In Solar

sun grow battery with incorrect ES label

Your solar and battery installation comes with a lot of stickers. Warning labels, voltage signs, shutdown procedures, danger signs, restricted access notices. The standards (AS/NZS 5033 and AS/NZS 5139) mandate a small library of signage. But two of those stickers matter more than all the others combined.

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