Gas and our health

Dr Ben Ewald uncovers the health effects of gas in the home.

Getting off gas FAQs

Do heat pumps work well in Australian conditions? Rachel Goldlust explains.

Bringing everyone along in the energy transition

Renew’s policy and advocacy manager Rob McLeod and sustainability researcher Rachel Goldlust explain the government policies helping make the transition off gas possible, and outline what’s still needed to get everyone over the line.

Choosing home appliances

Renew’s Rachel Goldlust unpacks your options for electric appliances around the home.

Direct PV solar hot water buyers guide

Solar hot water can dramatically reduce your water heating costs, but what if your house isn’t suitable for a conventional solar water heater? There is an alternative that can be used almost anywhere you have solar access, as Lance Turner explains.

Fermentation: celebrating scraps and grounding ourselves in times of unrest

Staying warm this winter: A buyers guide to heating

As autumn declines into another long winter, it seems an opportune time to revisit one of our most popular buyers guides: our essential guide to heating yourself and your home.

Product profile: Zero petrol

We’ve covered a few electric scooters over the last few years, and a recent entrant, Benzine Zero (Italian for zero petrol) has added some nice looking offerings to the market.

Product profile: Install an energy monitor yourself…

Many energy monitoring products need you to access breaker box wiring to install current clamps and the like. This is work that should be done by a qualified electrician. The Powersensor Solar Monitor, however, can be installed by the homeowner without the cost of calling in a sparkie.

Modular synthesis: a prefab buyers guide