This week

The Solar Rewards program provides credits to householders who allow the energy company to turn off their grid-connected rooftop solar.

Australian states and territories vary widely on the initiatives they offer for household electrification with the ACT scoring high, and NT and WA a long way behind.

If consumer energy resources are to accelerate Australia’s decarbonisation, don’t use mechanisms that shut down householders solar, and spread distrust.

Governments must intervene to help finance household electrification where the private market has failed.

NSW Government co-funding chargers to enable EV apartment owners to charge at home.

The IRA provides billions of dollars to transform America's economy, climate and homes. But some of its success will depend on Republican uptake.

Victoria's misguided EV tax has been scrapped but the High Court decision flags the need for consistent national policy.

State based EV taxes have been declared unconstitutional, and EV advocates argue future road user taxes should apply to all vehicles and not be a disincentive to EV adoption.

Over its lifetime a new hot water heat pump will have lower emissions than a gas system in all parts of Australia.

Battery recycling will be critical for the environment, human health and EV supply chains as tens of millions of batteries reach the end of their lives.