Home solar, batteries, EVs could unlock savings of $19 billion by 2040

A meta-analysis of nine studies finds flexibility will be vital to unlock the most value from consumer energy resources and could slash the cost of transitioning to renewables. 

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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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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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Community farm adds wind turbine, battery to slash energy costs by $20,000 a year

myuna farm victoria small windA working community and children’s farm will further slash emissions and energy costs with a 5kW wind turbine and battery energy storage system.

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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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