Sydney City wants all new DAs for large commercial and hotel buildings to be electrified from January 1, 2027. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI The Sydney City council is setting its sights on the electrification of new buildings from January 1, 2027, and phase out the use of gas. As of January 1, 2026, new residential developments…
E-scooters will remain banned from Adelaide Metro trains, trams and buses. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI E-scooters and other personal mobility devices will be legally allowed on South Australian roads and paths from next month. The state government says that starting from July 13, riders older than 16 will be able to ride e-scooters, e-skateboards and…
Inspecting an off-grid house with bushfire and snow resilience. Photo: Lachlan Kain/Australian Architecture Association Want to learn more about cutting your energy bill, get off gas, be even a little ‘friendlier’ to everything around you? This Sunday (May 4), 230 homeowners across the country will open their doors for Sustainable House Day; 150 of the…
New electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia reached a record high in 2024, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. Photo: stock New electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia reached a record high in 2024, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The council says its own data and public sources reveal that about 114,000 new electric…