Origin gets Kraken on household electrification, after disappointing on big solar and wind

Origin invests another $530 million in Octopus, in a sign that Australia’s biggest utility might be honing on home energy electrification and efficiency.

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VPPs could save billions, tame the solar duck – and nix the big solar button

A three-year project led by AEMO has underscored the huge benefits promised by the coordinated participation of consumer energy resources in the market.

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New home energy management “ecosystem” lands, backed by solar heavyweight

Home energy management “ecosystem” lands in Australia, to optimise solar and battery savings through monitoring and AI, including scheduled EV charging.

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Australian utility makes cheap EV charging offer, for those who plug in after midnight

Energy utility revamps EV electricity supply plan with new offer it hopes will encourage more of its electric vehicle driving customers to plug in and charge overnight.
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Electric homes: Tips to navigate gas-free living (without reverting to horse and cart)

Ty Christopher has been living in his all electric home for 25 years. “My kids don’t think their life has been Amish or any different to any of their friends. It’s been zero change to lifestyle.”

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