This week
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SwitchedOn Australia Podcast
What you missed
The fossil gas industry wants us to believe that gas is evolving to become renewable and clean.
A 100% tariff on Chinese EVs sold in the US may be the last line of defence for America's dinosaur fossil car makers, but could result in more affordable models for Australia.
Climate and gas market experts show how future gas supply gaps can be eradicated, and energy bills reduced, by getting gas out of homes and businesses, not increasing gas supplies.
We don't need more gas: we need energy efficiency and electrification to reduce gas demand, and deliver financial benefits.
Policies, regulations, and designs need to speed up the roll-out of V2G in Australia.
Victoria will ensure its Energy Upgrades scheme prioritises electrification as the best way to lower power prices.
More funding for active transport options will cut transport emissions.
Most policy changes needed to unlock the full potential of consumer energy can be done with the sweep of a pen – and at minimal cost to the budget bottom line.
Bigger batteries actually increase energy consumption, result in higher costs for purchase and operating expenses, and more greenhouse emissions.