A digital platform for household solar energy, electric cars and batteries to communicate across the electricity grid could cut power bills by $1500.

Sophie Vorrath unpicks the controversial decision to charge solar owners for putting energy back into the grid.

Allowing local communities to be involved in renewable energy projects, and share the benefits of household energy resources, will accelerate the energy transition.

Zero Homes scopes and sizes electrification projects — installing air-con, heat-pump water heaters, induction stoves, and EV chargers — without ever setting foot in your house.

By testing energy use in multiple homes in a real world setting ARENA hopes to unlock the potential of smart homes.

The latest energy rebate is expected to halve the average yearly power bill for Queenslanders over the next financial year.