Home electrification is set to be big in 2023. That’s because Aussie homeowners are realising they can massively reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions through electrification, powered by solar. In fact, modelling shows the average household could save $5,000 a year on power and the cost of owning cars and appliances by going all-electric […]
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Why solar is the best protection from surging electricity prices
The federal government’s prediction in the October 2022 budget that electricity prices will rise by 56% in the next two years has sent shockwaves through most Australian households. How much more will Australians be paying for gas and electricity? The average Australian household paid $1,434 for electricity last financial year, according to the ACCC, and […]
Why a heat pump hot water system is a great alternative to a solar battery
A recent survey found that nearly all solar households want to buy a battery, but price is still a “put-off”. The Solar Citizens survey of 1,700 households nationwide found that cost is still the main barrier to uptake of home battery storage, but that a “significant 84 per cent” of rooftop solar households are considering […]
Energy guzzlers in your home and how to tackle them
With gas and electricity prices going through the roof, tackling the energy guzzlers in your home is more important than ever. This blog explains what the top five energy guzzlers are in most Victorian homes – and what you can do about them. 1. Heating and cooling Up to 40% of household energy bills Heating […]
Getting Victoria off gas: new plan from the Victorian Government
The Victorian Government has released a Gas Substitution Roadmap outlining how Victorian households and businesses will be encouraged to get off gas and move to clean energy alternatives. With gas prices skyrocketing due to the current energy crisis, helping people move off gas makes sense. Gas is not only one of the dirtiest types of […]
