Margaux Parker, breakfast host on Triple M Brisbane, announced last week that she would rather pay ten dollars a litre for petrol than drive an electric car. She’d also had enough of smug EV drivers.
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Vale SMA: The Solar Inverter King Is Leaving Australia
Despite showing up at All Energy conference with a perfectly swank and expensive trade stand, it appears SMA Australia has quietly withdrawn from the Australian market.
Surely SMA haven’t gone broke? No, they’ll maintain a presence in the large scale commercial sector for solar farms.
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How Energy Companies Can Take Away Your Daylight Savings
As clocks go back one hour on April 5 across much of Australia, most households will simply enjoy an extra hour of sleep. But for some electricity customers on time-of-use plans, daylight saving can quietly eat into their hard-earned money if their usage isn’t timed just right.
[Continue reading…]Australian Refinery Plan To Ease Fuel Crisis
Common sense says refineries process oil, not make it, so more Australian refining capacity would be useless in the current oil shortage. But common sense isn’t always right. Here’s how the federal government’s New Australian Refinery Plan, announced April 1, will help the nation power through the fuel crisis.
[Continue reading…]How Noisy Are Hot Water Heat Pumps Really?
Noise is a common concern raised by people considering a heat pump hot water system.
[Continue reading…]Quitting Petrol For An EV: Do You Need A Home Charger?
Thanks to the Iran war petrol prices just keep on rising, along with the number of petrol stations running out of fuel. The worsening fuel shortage has many Australians looking for the first time at making the switch over to an electric vehicle. Aside from what car to buy, the other big decision prospective EV […]
[Continue reading…]Now, that’s what I call V2G
I get why people are excited about Vehicle-to-Grid. EVs are giant, relatively cheap-per-kWh batteries, and it feels like a waste to let them sit on the driveway doing nothing.
[Continue reading…]NSW Lays Groundwork For Mandatory Home Energy Ratings
NSW is quietly setting the stage for a major change in property marketing: home energy ratings could eventually become mandatory for all homes listed for sale or rent. Starting from mid 2026, sellers and landlords can voluntarily include NatHERS energy ratings in listings, but the government’s policy signals that mandatory disclosure is likely the next […]
[Continue reading…]Victoria Announces ‘Midday Power Saver’ With 3 Hours Free Power
Victoria will roll out its own version of “free daytime power” from October 1, becoming the latest state to introduce free electricity during the middle of the day.
[Continue reading…]Solar Tips To Stop Pool Pumps Draining Money
Are swimming pools expensive to run? Absolutely, a pool is basically a big hole, which you need to pour electricity into to keep it clean. Read on while we examine a few ways to minimise the cost and maximise your solar efficiency.
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