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Want to slash energy bills? The solutions start at home
Solar and batteries can only go so far when our homes are inefficient, or when we’re burning gas to meet household energy needs.
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It’s time to flip the script – and make retailers come to us with their lowest electricity price
Instead of making consumers shop around for a better electricity deal, economist David Byrne says make retailers compete to offer us the lowest price.
Faster, cheaper, cleaner: Offshore wind farm tests all-electric, hydrofoil crew transfer vessel
A team in the UK has successfully tested an all-electric, hydrofoil crew transfer boat, finding it is faster, cleaner and twice as efficient as the diesel alternatives.
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Want to slash energy bills? The solutions start at home
Solar and batteries can only go so far when our homes are inefficient, or when we’re burning gas to meet household energy needs.
It’s time to flip the script – and make retailers come to us with their lowest electricity price
Instead of making consumers shop around for a better electricity deal, economist David Byrne says make retailers compete to offer us the lowest price.Faster, cheaper, cleaner: Offshore wind farm tests all-electric, hydrofoil crew transfer vessel
A team in the UK has successfully tested an all-electric, hydrofoil crew transfer boat, finding it is faster, cleaner and twice as efficient as the diesel alternatives.
“Not fair” to force consumers to pay for gas death spiral, says advocate
Pressure is building on the AEMC to reign in accelerated depreciation requests by gas networks to cover the cost of future stranded assets.
What really matters – energy costs, electrification, efficiency or climate change?
Energy efficiency is seen as the “first fuel” and is the main priority in the EU’s energy policies. But in Australia it remains the “forgotten fuel”, even as we electrify.
Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals
The Victorian government unveils new rules on how gas will be phased out of homes in Victoria, with a focus on efficient electric rentals and getting rid of gas hot water.