Winter is coming and the glorified tents that we call houses in Australia are getting cold, which means people with ducted gas heating are basically setting fire to money to keep warm. But ducted gas systems don’t only suck up your cash: they suck at heating efficiently too. Here’s how to replace them.
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New EV Chargers From Enphase/Sungrow For Australia
It shouldn’t be long before the new Sungrow EV charger will reach our shores and the “V2X-capable” Enphase IQ 2 won’t be far behind it. Here’s a taste of what’s to come and (approximately) when. [Continue reading…]
Australian Home Energy Report: Opportunities And Challenges

Many Australians are eager to invest in energy efficiency upgrades for their homes, but cost isn’t the only perceived obstacle according to a new report.
[Continue reading…]Getting Off Gas Cooking: Do It For The Kids

Still tossing up on getting rid of gas appliances in your home in favour of electrification? Here’s another compelling reason for making the switch, particularly if you have kids – you’ll be helping to protect their health.
[Continue reading…]Do You Really Need To Bin Your Solar To Get The Battery Rebate?

Millions of solar panels are expected to be chucked out as a result of the federal government’s home battery rebate. But do you really need to throw your system in the bin, and if so, what should you replace it with?
[Continue reading…]Longi Unveils Monster 510W Residential Solar Panel

Chinese solar panel manufacturer Longi offered a look at its new line of heterojunction back contact modules boasting up to 510 Watts capacity at Intersolar Europe last week. The EcoLife series still manages to sneak within what would be considered suitable sizing for residential rooftop installations – but only just.
[Continue reading…]Explainer: Hot Water Heat Pumps In A Hurry

If you’re curious about heat pump hot water systems and want an introduction to the technology, here’s the perfect place to start. Discover how these systems work and the different types available, efficiency, costs, solar integration, and more.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: The Real Winner of The Election? Batteries.

Labor’s back in power — and now the battery rebate is locked in. From July 1, Australians will be able to knock about $4,000 off a home battery. The goal? A million new batteries by 2030. Based on the number of quote requests we’ve seen at SolarQuotes — up 5x since election night — this […]
[Continue reading…]Rushing Into The Battery Rebate: Careful, We Haven’t Seen The Fine Print

Labor’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program only begins in July, but a promise that Australians can get a battery now and claim the rebate later has triggered a rush on installers. There’s just one problem: the rebate technically doesn’t exist yet, and neither does the fine print. Here’s why you should tread carefully.
[Continue reading…]Greens’ Adam Bandt Concedes Seat, New Party Leader Sought

It’s not just the Liberals choosing a new leader – the Greens are expected do so too after Adam Bandt’s election defeat.
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