One Step Off The Grid

30/08/2024

SEC trials pilot for one-stop-shop for consumers wanting to slash their energy bills by switching to all electric appliances..

SEC trials pilot for one-stop-shop for consumers wanting to slash their energy bills by switching to all electric appliances.

29/08/2024

The first family to install a Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery in Australia expects a quick payback. "We're spending about $5000 a year on power and we're expecting that to disappear."

28/08/2024

Dynamic and flexible hot water management systems enable water to be heated when renewable energy is available, and could save over $6 billion in household costs..

Dynamic and flexible hot water management systems enable water to be heated when renewable energy is available, and could save over $6 billion in household costs.

19/08/2024

“In 22 years I have never seen energy consumption in schools decrease”: why schools should be seen as core to Australia’s energy mix..

“In 22 years I have never seen energy consumption in schools decrease”: why schools should be seen as core to Australia’s energy mix.

19/08/2024

Lord Mayor pledges to establish Australia's largest community-led bulk purchasing program for renewable energy, which he says will reduce bills..

Lord Mayor pledges to establish Australia's largest community-led bulk purchasing program for renewable energy, which he says will reduce bills.

16/08/2024

The Powerwall 3 has had its official launch in Australia, bringing fresh insights on its specs and special talents – and how it differs from the Powerwall 2 – and revealing the local price..

The Powerwall 3 has had its official launch in Australia, bringing fresh insights on its specs and special talents – and how it differs from the Powerwall 2 – and revealing the local price.

14/08/2024

First milestones marked in the delivery of a massive wind, solar and battery-based microgrid that will slash the fossil fuel use of a WA gold mine by up to 96%..

First milestones marked in the delivery of a massive wind, solar and battery-based microgrid that will slash the fossil fuel use of a WA gold mine by up to 96%.

13/08/2024

Apartments and houses built in the last decade are more energy efficient and easier to cool or heat, a CSIRO study has revealed..

Apartments and houses built in the last decade are more energy efficient and easier to cool or heat, a CSIRO study has revealed.

12/08/2024

Mark Purcell went electric after watching his car get trashed by giant hailstones. Now he is on a mission to electrify enough houses to get rid of a fossil gas peaking plant..

Mark Purcell went electric after watching his car get trashed by giant hailstones. Now he is on a mission to electrify enough houses to get rid of a fossil gas peaking plant.

12/08/2024

Momentum Energy signs Port of Brisbane to its Virtual Energy Network offering, which shares excess solar generated at one site across others..

Momentum Energy signs Port of Brisbane to its Virtual Energy Network offering, which shares excess solar generated at one site across others.

12/08/2024

Upgrade IQ helps householders get what they want – a comfortable home that costs less to run..

Upgrade IQ helps householders get what they want – a comfortable home that costs less to run.

08/08/2024

One of Australia's biggest residential rooftop solar companies has been bought up by Rinnai Australia, amid growing demand for home energy "one-stop shops."

06/08/2024

Group of nine leading solar, inverter and battery manufacturers backs call to keep SRES product listing with the CEC – but with some changes and reforms..

Group of nine leading solar, inverter and battery manufacturers backs call to keep SRES product listing with the CEC – but with some changes and reforms.

06/08/2024

New research finds re-configuring Australia’s off-peak hot water systems to coincide with peak daytime solar production could provide around 4,000GWh of flexible demand a year..

New research finds re-configuring Australia’s off-peak hot water systems to coincide with peak daytime solar production could provide around 4,000GWh of flexible demand a year.

01/08/2024

A ban on door-knockers pushing energy saving products and appliances has come into effect, as part of a crackdown on "nuisance marketing" and dodgy energy sales tactics..

A ban on door-knockers pushing energy saving products and appliances has come into effect, as part of a crackdown on "nuisance marketing" and dodgy energy sales tactics.

01/08/2024

Efficient electric air conditioners will help more than 600 households in the remote NT to keep cooler during the warm months and warmer during the cold nights..

Efficient electric air conditioners will help more than 600 households in the remote NT to keep cooler during the warm months and warmer during the cold nights.

31/07/2024

Nectr is offering a “never before seen” feed-in tariff of 50c/kWh solar sent to the grid between 4pm and 9pm, but only as part of its new virtual power plant..

Nectr is offering a “never before seen” feed-in tariff of 50c/kWh solar sent to the grid between 4pm and 9pm, but only as part of its new virtual power plant.

30/07/2024

Chinese solar PV manufacturer Longi completes its first vertical installation of all-black solar modules designed to avoid generation losses during snowy winters..

Chinese solar PV manufacturer Longi completes its first vertical installation of all-black solar modules designed to avoid generation losses during snowy winters.

29/07/2024

New data shows the number of air-source heat pumps installed since 2011 has just ticked over half a million, with more than half of that number installed in since 2021..

New data shows the number of air-source heat pumps installed since 2011 has just ticked over half a million, with more than half of that number installed in since 2021.

26/07/2024

Minimum energy performance standards for LED lights - common in Australia homes and businesses - were off the agenda of government energy ministers last week..

Minimum energy performance standards for LED lights - common in Australia homes and businesses - were off the agenda of government energy ministers last week.

25/07/2024

Amid the big push to orchestrate consumer energy resources, we talk to Andrew Blaver about the successes and dud notes of Western Australia’s Project Symphony..

Amid the big push to orchestrate consumer energy resources, we talk to Andrew Blaver about the successes and dud notes of Western Australia's Project Symphony.

23/07/2024

National minimum energy performance standards for hot water heat pumps are just the start to ensure consumers are protected from shonky hot water systems..

National minimum energy performance standards for hot water heat pumps are just the start to ensure consumers are protected from shonky hot water systems.

23/07/2024

Australia’s largest off-grid chicken farm – and one of biggest off-grid farms of any kind – is being powered completely by on-site solar and battery storage..

Australia’s largest off-grid chicken farm – and one of biggest off-grid farms of any kind – is being powered completely by on-site solar and battery storage.

22/07/2024

Using more efficient, longer-lasting light bulbs required by tougher minimum energy performance standards could save homes and businesses thousands of dollars..

Using more efficient, longer-lasting light bulbs required by tougher minimum energy performance standards could save homes and businesses thousands of dollars.

18/07/2024

A man will face court after being charged with providing false or misleading information to access certificates in the federal rooftop solar rebate..

A man will face court after being charged with providing false or misleading information to access certificates in the federal rooftop solar rebate.

17/07/2024

Regulator calls for industry feedback after proposing to leave the Clean Energy Council in charge of which products can participate in the rooftop solar scheme..

Regulator calls for industry feedback after proposing to leave the Clean Energy Council in charge of which products can participate in the rooftop solar scheme.

16/07/2024

Regulator calls for industry feedback after proposing to leave the Clean Energy Council in charge of which products are allowed to participate in the rooftop solar scheme..

Regulator calls for industry feedback after proposing to leave the Clean Energy Council in charge of which products are allowed to participate in the rooftop solar scheme.

15/07/2024

Australia's fifth largest airport unveils plans to nearly triple the size of its rooftop solar capacity, with the addition of another 3,700-plus panels..

Australia's fifth largest airport unveils plans to nearly triple the size of its rooftop solar capacity, with the addition of another 3,700-plus panels.

10/07/2024

Australia's green bank is investing $50 million to firm up the electricity grid by giving consumers more control of their homes, electric cars and energy bills..

Australia's green bank is investing $50 million to firm up the electricity grid by giving consumers more control of their homes, electric cars and energy bills.