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Nearly one in five cars sold around the world in 2023 was electric. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), almost 14 million new electric cars were registered globally in 2023, bringing their total number on the roads to 40 million. That means last year’s electric car sales were 3.5 million higher than in 2022,... Read More

The origins of spring cleaning are extremely logical and practical, although long forgotten in our modern world. But that doesn’t mean there is no good reason to do a thorough clean of the entire house a couple of times a year. First, the history lesson! In the bad old days, spring marked the time people... Read More

One of the most significant contributing factors to the energy efficiency of houses and apartments is how airtight they are. Conversely, gaps and leaks invariably contribute to poor energy efficiency. We’ve written previously about how important it is to check for air leaks around vents, doors, windows, and any pipes that run from inside to... Read More

Have you seen the news? A wrap of what’s happening in the energy industry. Each week, we read all sorts of things about the energy industry in Australia and what’s happening around the world.  Admittedly, some of it isn’t all that interesting, but there are always a few things going on that we think are... Read More

You might know that the Australian government has set a target of 83 per cent of our energy coming from renewable sources by 2030 and has also committed to reaching Net Zero emissions by 2050. But do you know how we’re going? What’s our progress been like along the path to a greater reliance on... Read More

If you haven’t heard of two-way electricity tariffs, don’t worry. It’s a relatively new concept that’s only recently been trialled in NSW and won’t be widely implemented for at least another 12 months. However, if you have a solar-powered household or small business – or are considering getting a rooftop PV system in the future... Read More