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Becoming a Virtual Power Plant

Becoming a Virtual Power Plant

By Electrify 2800 Convenor, Sandra Crystall Two and half years ago, we were in the happy situation of having some funds left over from a domestic repair job.  We could have gone on an extra big holiday, but chose to invest it also in our home and future. Having first...
Live Lightly Passiv Haus

Live Lightly Passiv Haus

Sustainable House Day is on Sunday, May 4. Electrify 2800 member’s Mark and Ceri Cameron’s ‘Live Lightly Haus’ is one of 230 featured properties around the country. Mark and Ceri bought their property with a 1940’s two-bedroom cottage on the block. ...
Rewiring Australia new report

Rewiring Australia new report

Rewiring Australia’s new report ‘The Electrification Tipping Point’ showcases new modelling of the economic and emissions impacts of consumer choices about appliances, vehicles, solar and batteries.  About 20 per cent of Australia’s carbon emissions come from how we...
Solar park months away

Solar park months away

Nearly 12,000 solar panels to be installed The nation’s largest crowd funded PV project, Orange Community Renewable Energy Park (OCREP), is expected to be operational this year. Solar panels are anticipated to arrive by July, after work started in late 2024 on the...
Navigating to induction

Navigating to induction

NEED TO KNOW There are many benefits in switching from gas to induction cooking, including efficiency, ease of cleaning and health. Portable induction cooktops can be a cheaper way to try induction cooking to see if it’s right for you. Gas vs induction: Which is...