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.

• Is a energy efficient home worth more

  Updated: August 20, 2024

  If a home is upgraded to be energy efficient the home is going to be worth more to whoever buys it next. A home's value could increase by $125,000 if its more energy efficient! Read more...

• The unfortunate death of solar feed-in-tariffs

  Updated: August 20, 2024

  Each year solar feed in tariff credits that homes get paid to export their energy declines in price. Eventually it will reach zero and many homes will lose out on the extra savings they've had. Read more...

• Cost analysis of induction vs gas cooktops

  Updated: August 20, 2024

  How much money does an induction cooktop save when compared to a gas cooktop, I looked at the prices and time needed to cook to figure out how much money would really be saved. Read more...

• Reducing my $597 gas bill with a heat pump

  Updated: August 20, 2024

  Back in the winter of 2023 I received a $597 gas bill and so I calculated how much I could save if I got a heat pump to heat our home instead. Read more...

• Comparing different hot water system costs

  Updated: August 20, 2024

  An in depth analysis of how much different hot water systems cost to buy an install. Then a comparison of how much they cost to run and what their lifetime value would be overall. Read more...

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