Households once confident they could afford energy costs are at risk of falling behind on their bills and are making hard trade-offs to keep the lights on.
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Across Catalonia in north-eastern Spain, an alternative housing system is emerging
Australians deserve comfortable, energy efficient homes. New research reveals 5 reasons why that’s been so hard to achieve and ways to overcome these issues.
Use electric fans as your first cooling strategy, and only turn on the aircon when the indoor temperature exceeds 27°C.
Think of single-phase power as a single-lane road. It’s enough to handle regular household appliances. Three-phase power is more like a three-lane highway. It’s designed to handle much heavier loads.
More efficient water use is one of the most cost-effective steps we can take to cut emissions.
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.
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Associate Professor in Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Senior Research Fellow, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Australian National University
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Senior Industry Fellow, Environment and Planning, RMIT University
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Associate Professor of Architecture, University of Technology Sydney
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Research fellow, Australian National University
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Professor of Energy and Society, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex
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Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Chancellor's Fellow, Sociology, University of Edinburgh
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Emeritus Professor of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Adelaide University
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Research Fellow, Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program, Australian National University
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Head of Energy Efficiency and Policy, Leeds Beckett University
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Professor in Business and Sustainability, University of Leeds
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Professor, Sustainability and Urban Planning, RMIT University
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Director, BehaviourWorks, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University
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PhD Candidate, Industrial AI Research Centre, Adelaide University