A new project will harness a growing fleet of household electrical devices to help reduce demand on the electricity grid at peak times and reduce the overall cost of energy.

The energy market operator predicts increased household electricity consumption will be offset by more rooftop solar and energy efficiency.

Climateworks Renovations Pathways project recommends Australia kick-start a 'renovation wave' for 11 million homes.

Australia's leaky homes could become 'climate ready' using thermal upgrades and electrification, and enable us to avoid building an oversized energy grid.

Renters of social housing apartments will be offered the best energy deal through a combination of onsite solar PV and renewable energy purchased from the grid.

Home energy efficiency assessor, Lucinda Flynn, explains why your reverse cycle air conditioner feels blowy, how to increase the energy rating on your home, and tips for retrofitting on a budget.

With a long hot summer coming renters must be given access to fans and air conditioners so they don't keep suffering in the heat.