Author: Energy Matters

A new recommendation from the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) would encourage solar energy users to join virtual power plants (VPP). A VPP is a

The Bendigo Sustainability Group (BSG) has set up a fundraising campaign for a community solar project to install 100 rooftop solar panels on eight local social

An adjustable emissions target has been flagged by Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg to make the controversial National Energy Guarantee (NEG) more attractive to the states.

A new Energy Security Board paper suggests households will get $150 more per year in NEG savings on their energy costs under the National Energy

Researchers at Stanford University have created a new liquid metal battery that could store clean energy for the electricity grid. The new concept uses liquid metal

A major Tasmanian solar installation will help the state reach its ambitious goal of 100 per cent renewable energy by 2022. Because it’s one of

The Coalition’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) will stunt the growth of renewable energy, raise power prices and do nothing to combat climate change, new NEG

A GetUp campaign is asking Australians to join the NEG battle by urging state leaders to vote down the proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG). Activist

What do you want from your smart home? A robotic  fridge that delivers you ice-cold beer when you’re watching the footy? A house that’s so

The Sydney suburb of Kurnell will host the first new housing development outside Europe to use a solar-sharing plan to cut electricity bills to zero.