This week

All-electric homes were encouraged in Victoria in the 1960s and 70s, even awarded, until gas was discovered in the Bass Strait. Now the state with the highest reliance on gas, Victoria needs to start dismantling the gas 'experiment.'

In the absence of a state-wide ban on new gas connections, local councils in NSW are using their planning powers to ban new connections.

Gregory and Leeanne Olsen's electrification and energy efficiency journey across three houses has always been driven by wanting to lead their lives as sustainably as possible.

It may be possible to re-use an existing electric circuit in your kitchen for a new induction stove without upgrading.

Electric vehicles offer massive, untapped storage potential for our homes, but there are hurdles to overcome before that becomes a reality.

From the absurd - 'EVs will ruin your weekend' - to the ridiculous - 'EVs can't tow your boat' - the anti-electric vehicle brigade is out and about rattling their chains.

Electric water heaters can do more than provide a hot shower. They can store large amounts of energy for a fraction of the cost of a home battery.

Given all the evidence that shows gas is dangerous, hazardous and expensive, why would anyone consciously choose gas for their new home?

A new national partnership of all levels of government is needed to coordinate a path to an all-electric future, following more evidence that quitting gas and petrol can save households thousands of dollars.

Small business will be able to offer their workers novated leases on EVs using software that simplifies the leasing process.