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Over the past decade, we’ve read and written about a wide range of technologies, techniques, materials, applications and practices that can help you reduce the energy consumption of your household.  Some are widely used, others are still gaining traction, and a few are niche ideas that are only suitable in certain circumstances. And, of course,... Read More

Reducing your everyday energy usage in the home sounds like a great idea, and we’re pretty sure everyone wants to do it, but sometimes even the best intentions aren’t that easy to follow through on. In the interests of helping you make a meaningful start on using less energy this winter than last year, we’ve... Read More

Reducing energy in peak times isn’t only about lowering energy bills, even though that’s a major incentive for most people. Most households feel better using renewable energy like solar and wind than energy generated by coal. Using less energy outside the solar hours can help reduce emissions, improve health outcomes, and enhance energy security. There... Read More

Last month, we posed the question: Are we as focused on energy efficiency as we should be? While we were pondering that at a high level, in terms of the role played by governments, policymakers, regulators, energy industry stakeholders, corporations (and, perhaps, the media) in putting that front and centre, this time we’re bringing it... Read More

In recent years, the rapid adoption of solar panels across Victoria has led to significant changes in policies and market conditions. According to a recent proposal by the Essential Services Commission (ESC), the minimum feed-in tariff (FIT) for solar exports is expected to decrease from 3.3 c/kWh to just 0.04 c/kWh starting in July 2025—a... Read More

Among the many interesting points made in the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) comprehensive State of the Energy Market 2024 report, was this matter-of-fact statement: “The energy efficiency of homes plays a vital role in reducing emissions and the cost of energy bills.” While the report goes into much more detail, it’s fair to say that... Read More