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How Much Home Electrification Could Save Your Household

Australian home electrification savings

Whether it happens in a series of steps or leaps, home electrification can save Australian households big bucks on energy – even with upfront costs and interest repayments included – according to a new report. [Continue reading…]

Revolutionary New Finnish Hot Water System Rocks

Finnish company Peikkovoima held its Australian launch of a revolutionary new form of home hot water in Adelaide last night.  Using a process called geological decomposition, the company promises their system will provide household hot water in a way that’s environmentally benign and affordable.

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Hundreds Of Solar Panels Booted From CEC’s Approved List

CEC approved solar panel list

Hundreds of solar panel models previously approved by Australia’s Clean Energy Council were dropped from its list last night. Here’s what’s happened, why and what it means.

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Cheap Solar Ads: Watch Out For The Spin

We’ve all seen the adverts on TV with used cricketers flogging cheap solar, but have you considered who’s boosting who? Is it the retailer using the credibility of respected personalities; or are washed-up sports stars just getting their face on TV after retirement?

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Solar Inverter Security: SMA, Sungrow, Growatt Flaws Exposed

Solar inverter security

A US-based cybersecurity firm has released a report detailing dozens of vulnerabilities it discovered in products from some of the world’s major solar inverter manufacturers. But there’s good news.

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Phase Shift: I Could Write About Nuclear. But Then You’d Have to Read It.

Two people next to a sign for nuclear energy

The Federal Election has been called, and people are now banging on my door demanding I provide them with some deep analysis on the ‘nuclear debate’. They want to know what I think about Peter Dutton’s grand plan to build nuclear power stations across Australia. Here’s what I think: I’m not wasting your time or […]

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Upgrading Australia’s Energy-Sucking Homes Brings Big Benefits

Energy efficiency upgrades for Australian homes

Newly released analysis suggests that by upgrading Australia’s worst-performing homes, the energy savings would be equivalent to keeping 4.5 million electric vehicles on the road a year.

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Off-Grid EV Charging: Here’s How To Make It Work

For those with experience living with remote area power, you’ll know every watt counts, especially in winter. If you want an EV, then you’ll almost certainly need more solar, and the best available management for charging the new car.

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Home Electrification Budget Blues

Australian Federal Budget - 2025-26

Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Budget 2025–26 was a fizzer for Australians hoping for home battery and other electrification incentives. But the show isn’t over yet.

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Australia’s Biggest Energy Efficiency Scheme Set For Change

Victorian Energy Upgrades Program Changes

Victoria’s Minister for Energy & Resources Lily D’Ambrosio recently introduced a bill into state parliament to strengthen and greatly extend the hugely popular Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program.

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