Articles Tagged with: Heat Pumps

Solar Victoria continues to strengthen consumer protections through its Solar Homes Program, focusing on ensuring that households opting for energy-efficient hot water systems receive high-quality products and services. As demand for heat pump hot water systems surges across the state, the organisation is taking decisive steps to uphold stringent industry standards for both retailers and installers, safeguarding consumers while promoting sustainable energy solutions.

Profile of iStore: Learn about this Aussie business, its 25+ years in renewable energy, heat pumps, solar and batteries for sustainable homes.

Thinking of giving your home an energy upgrade? You’re not alone. More and more Aussies are ditching gas and switching to all-electric homes – a move that’s not just good for your wallet, but also a win for the planet.

As more Aussies plug in electric vehicles (EVs) and swap out gas hot water systems for electric ones, there’s growing concern that the surge in electricity use might overload our power grids. With national electricity demand expected to double by 2050, the worry isn’t unfounded — especially if everyone charges up and cranks the heat at the same time.

The NSW Government is dangling a juicy carrot in front of businesses: a cool $1 million in grant funding to help explore if heat pumps are the future of their heating systems. And for many, the answer might be a resounding yes.