Budget hailed for historic spend and commitment on clean energy, but a missed opportunity to help households electrify AND relieve the cost of living.

Labor overlooks help to electrify Australia's transport sector which is projected to be the biggest source of emissions by 2030.

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.

Victoria will ensure its Energy Upgrades scheme prioritises electrification as the best way to lower power prices.

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.

More than 4GW of rooftop solar will be rolled out across nearly 1 million low-income and disadvantaged households as part of a Biden administration program.