Home-energy guides
Independent, plain-English guides to cutting your power bills — what things cost, which rebates you can claim, how the brands compare, and whether each upgrade is worth it.
Best Heat Pump Hot Water Systems in Australia (2026)
The best heat pump hot water systems in Australia for 2026 — how Reclaim, Sanden, iStore, Rheem and others compare on price, efficiency and cold-weather performance.
Read guide →Reclaim vs Sanden vs iStore: Heat Pump Hot Water Compared
A side-by-side comparison of Reclaim, Sanden and iStore heat pump hot water systems on price, efficiency, warranty and who each one suits.
Read guide →Is Solar Worth It in Victoria in 2026?
Is solar worth it in Victoria in 2026? We run the numbers on a typical 6.6kW system — payback, savings, rebates and the catch with feed-in tariffs.
Read guide →Heat Pump Hot Water Rebates in Victoria Explained
How the Victorian Energy Upgrades, Solar Victoria and federal STC rebates stack for heat pump hot water — and what the 1 July 2026 income threshold means.
Read guide →Home Battery Cost & the Cheaper Home Batteries Program
What a home battery costs in 2026 and how the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program changes the maths on payback.
Read guide →6.6kW vs 10kW Solar: Which Size Is Right?
6.6kW or 10kW solar? How to choose the right system size based on your power use, roof, budget and plans for a battery or EV.
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