Unless the growth in the size of passenger vehicles is stopped and reversed, Australia’s task of meeting our net-zero target will be even more difficult.

New research confirms that EVs have lower lifecycle emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, even if the grids that charge them are still dirty.

Industry ‘rebate chasers’ threatening the roll out of hot water heat pumps, but they could be stopped overnight.

State governments could, at a stroke, help our cities stay cooler by penalising dark roofs and providing incentives for light-coloured roofs.

Inspections and audits of newly installed heat pump hot water systems are expected to ramp up across Victoria to ensure standards are being met.