A leading Australian energy retailer urges its tens of thousands of residential gas customers to go electric, in a deal that offers to wipe the network disconnection cost.

Augsberg's local utility confirms an end to the city's fossil gas use within 10 years.

The Victorian government announces an extension to its $16 million Solar for Apartments program.

Australians are increasingly keen on home batteries, but the reasons why signal an ever-widening gap between consumers and industry.

Smart meters that track energy use in real time are seen as crucial technology for monitoring energy efficiency of households and businesses.