Jul 19, 2026 | Carbon markets, Clean Energy, Climate Policy, Electric vehicle, Lighter Footprints Events
Going electric improves exports and increases resilience Right now we are experiencing how vital it is for Australia to have a resilient energy system. Australia has world-beating renewables resources. Dr Monique Ryan MP along with financial analyst Tim Buckley,...
Jun 2, 2026 | Electric vehicle, Electrification, EV, No category
Get going with an EV – all you need to know! Are you wondering when to buy an Electric Vehicle (EV)? At the recent webinar co-hosted by Lighter Footprints and Electrify Boroondara, the consensus among experts was clear: for most drivers, the right time was...
Sep 24, 2025 | Climate change, Climate change and health, Climate Damage, Climate Emergency, Economics, Electric vehicle, Extreme weather
Why do we call this out as a breach of faith? In the last two weeks we have been devastated by bad climate announcements. North West Shelf It started with the approval of the North West Shelf extension for another 40 years. National Climate Risk Assessment Very...
Jun 29, 2025 | Electric vehicle, Electrification, Home battery, Lighter Footprints Events, Solar
“90% off your bills” says Chris Bowen With the solar and the right tariff, home batteries can really drop electricity bills. And the good news is that the government is pumping an extra $5bn into the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, due to its runaway...
May 1, 2024 | Clean Energy, Electric vehicle, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, EV, Gas, Lighter Footprints Events, Solar
On 17th April 2024, we held a public meeting at the Balwyn Park Centre to discuss what changes are likely between now and 2030 in our homes and our neighbourhoods. Three knowledgeable speakers addressed the issues followed by a lively Q and A session. You can watch...
Sep 10, 2023 | Electric vehicle, Electrification, Gas
Do I need to go 3-phase? And ‘do I need to upgrade my switchboard’? Many households and apartments will be well on the way to being ‘all electric’ over the next five to ten years and some owners are wondering ‘do I need to go 3-phase? And do I need to upgrade my...
Mar 14, 2023 | Clean Energy, Electric vehicle, Gas, Lighter Footprints Events, Offshore wind
Annual Energy Update 2023 with Simon Holmes à Court It’s been a momentous year in 2022. In Australia, we are close to fossils/renewables crossover, Victoria’s electricity is now 40% clean, and in the US a Tesla Model 3 is now cheaper to drive away than the...
Nov 12, 2022 | Electric vehicle, Electrification, Forests, Gas, State election
Democracy in action The two recent candidate forums organised by Lighter Footprints in the Victorian electorates of Hawthorn and Kew were fine demonstrations of democracy in action. Voter appreciation was evident in the near-capacity attendance. Candidates had their...
Aug 9, 2022 | Carbon credits, Clean Energy, Climate Policy, Economics, Electric vehicle
Overview Labor’s climate bill passes the lower house Amended by Greens and independents to make 43% by 2030 a floor, not a ceiling, Labor’s climate bill passes the lower house, and heads to a Senate inquiry which is due to report by the end of August. The...
Mar 1, 2022 | Electric vehicle, EV
Touring Tassie in ‘Tezzie’ the Tesla As Australia’s EV uptake begins to gather speed, my family feel privileged to be among thousands who purchased a Tesla Model 3 last year. It was the first brand new car we have ever owned. The lure of going electric and optimising...
