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Half a million installs: How the Cheaper Home Batteries program has reshaped our energy system in one year Just over a year ago, the Federal Government launched the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, promising to knock around 30% off the upfront cost of installing a home battery. Thirteen months later, in mid-August 2026, Energy Minister Chris... Read More

Here’s what you need to know about Australia’s energy future Australia’s energy transition is well underway, but most of the people involved (and many consumers who are genuinely curious about what the future holds) are still wondering not only what our electricity system will end up looking like, but also how long it will take... Read More

The story of electric vehicles is longer (and more interesting) than you thought There’s no doubt that the conversation around electric vehicles has changed over the past decade, since the launch of Tesla’s Model 3, to the point where many younger people around the world see buying an EV as “normal”. The current global climate... Read More

How smart technology and AI can help your household save energy Even if you’re not too worried about your energy bills, our philosophy is that it makes sense to use only as much of anything as you need. In other words, the best way to keep money in your pocket is not to be wasteful.... Read More

How Australia is rebuilding its energy grid for a renewable future In researching and writing our past couple of articles, How Australia’s EV charging infrastructure shapes up alongside increasing EV adoption and The 4 main energy-related takeaways from the 2026 Federal Budget, one topic stood out as being pivotal to whatever our energy future ends... Read More