Previous newsletter articles

Each article is a deep dive into a different aspect of residential energy in Australia. Like calculating the cost of solar or a battery, important news, or discussions about common energy misconceptions.

• The cost of drying your clothes

  Published: May 15, 2025

  An exciting look into the magical world of clothes dryers and how much money you can save if you buy a energy efficient dryer over a less efficient one. Read more...

• The ROI of a battery with rebates

  Updated: June 17, 2025

  Leading up to the 2025 federal election Labor was proposing a battery rebate for all homes in the country while the Liberals really had nothing on offer. I took a quick look into what the proposal. Read more...

• Understanding hot water heat pump refrigerants

  Updated: June 17, 2025

  Lets take a wild ride through the ups and downs of hot water heat pump refrigerants to find the best hot water heater for your home and the environment. Read more...

• Can you skip solar and just get a battery?

  Updated: June 17, 2025

  Does it make sense to skip installing solar and go straight to buying a home battery? Yes it could but in short, if you want a rebate you won't be eligible. Read more...

• Are Ovo free energy plans worth it

  Updated: June 17, 2025

  Ovo offers its customers free energy between 11am and 2pm in many parts of the country, but I've always wondered if this is really a win for homes or this is just clever marketing. Read more...

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