Motivated by a determination to do the right thing by the planet, Kenrick's house now generates clean energy for the grid, and makes money for his family.

More funding for active transport options will cut transport emissions.

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.

Bigger batteries actually increase energy consumption, result in higher costs for purchase and operating expenses, and more greenhouse emissions.

Energy retailers taking part in Victoria's Energy Upgrades scheme are now banned from unsolicited telemarketing.