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The Owners Corporation Network want targeted help for people who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances.
Mike Casey first electrified his cherry orchard. Now his mission is to show New Zealanders its cheaper to run an electric home than a fossil fuel one.
As the shift to all-electric gathers pace Victoria bans gas industry rebates and incentives for homes.
The science is building against using hydrogen in homes with a new study showing a sharp increase in gas leaks from appliances using full or blended hydrogen.
Households and small-scale generators need incentives and rewards for managing energy demand.
Another $6 million is added to Queensland's Battery Booster rebate budget, which offers up to $4,000 off home energy storage.
Even Alan Pears, RMIT senior industry fellow, and self-proclaimed energy nerd, had to jump through hoops to find out.
UNSW research finds the energy savings from installing solar panels on 5.7 million homes currently without them would surpass the cost in 5 years.