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Compared to roughly 80% in the US, UK and NZ, only 11% of Australian homes have high-performance windows. Installing them can transform a household’s comfort, energy use and emissions.
Thinking about getting your home off gas, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s a few handy tips to get you on your way.
The ban on gas connections to new homes in Victoria reflects global trends and will ultimately save households money and cut their emissions.
Victoria has a plan for the state to electrify, but how do we make the transition fair and equitable for everyone? New research suggests a way forward.
A 4-year study of households has shown how the increasing focus on our homes as sites of work, rest and play can increase energy use despite soaring prices.
To achieve low or even no electricity bills, there are three areas owners of home solar systems should focus on getting right.
it’s hard to justify buying a battery right now on cost savings alone. If other reasons also matter to you, it’s easier to justify.
Home energy efficiency improvements should not be a luxury for those who can afford it.
Europe is facing the prospect of an acute energy crisis – how does research suggest households can reduce their energy use?
A successful marketing campaign helped gas become a cornerstone of domestic life by the 1970s.
New research finds rooftop solar maintenance is becoming a form of housework, and this has the potential to become an equity issue.
Rising temperatures — and inflation — are increasing household energy bills. Many Canadians are struggling to meet their basic energy needs.
Almost 8 million Aussie homes lack sufficient insulation, use sub-par heating and cooling equipment, or are badly designed. These homes account for 18% of Australia’s emissions.
Learn to avoid paying more than you need to – without having to put up with being cold.
New means of generating electricity need new energy markets.
How and where people spend their money and use energy can influence corporate behavior.
More ambitious plans for making the UK’s homes energy efficient could create 22,545 new full-time jobs.
After $22,000 and four different electricians, Heather’s rooftop solar system is still not working. Her story illustrates the risks of having no support in the switch to clean energy at home.
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