Ethical Investing
Fears ‘free’ electricity could come with hidden costs
5 November
Energy retailers say they’ve been blindsided by reforms promising free electricity to hundreds of thousands of Australians during peak solar power hours. The Solar Sharer program, announced by the federal government on Tuesday, would give...[Read More]
How to align your money with your values: Ethical investing
30 October
In today’s world, more investors are seeking not only financial returns but also alignment between their money and their values. This approach, known as ethical investing, is about choosing investments that consider environmental, social, and...[Read More]
Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices
8 October
Fuel for nothing and your energy bills for free: that is the promise of vehicle-to-grid technology, according to Amber co-chief executive Dan Adams, who has been chasing its potential for a long time. “I’ve been working in this area for 18...[Read More]
Is ethical investing a no brainer? 5 Questions to ask your financial adviser
18 September
Ethical investing—also referred to as sustainable, socially responsible, or ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing—has grown rapidly over the past decade. More investors are seeking to align their portfolios with their personal...[Read More]
Ethical investing: what it means and how to know if it’s right for you
14 August
Ethical investing, also known as socially responsible investing (SRI) or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, is a strategy that seeks to align your investment choices with your values. Rather than simply chasing the highest...[Read More]
Bright idea for businesses to power household bill cuts
13 August
Big buildings with empty rooftops could be the key to lowering power bills for Australian households and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to a trial proposed by a major energy firm. Ausgrid’s proposal, announced on Tuesday, would tap...[Read More]
1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy
6 August
Australian households are installing solar batteries at record rates, with more than 19,000 registered in a month. Figures released on Friday by market analysis firm SunWiz indicated consumers could more than double the number of home batteries...[Read More]
Heavy-hitter urges return of ‘world’s best’ carbon tax
23 July
Australia needs to bring back a carbon tax and should never have dumped the measure, an economic heavyweight says. Ex-Treasury secretary Ken Henry, now a leading environmental advocate, derided the Abbott-led coalition government’s decision to...[Read More]
EVs may be the way to drive down everyone’s power bills
16 July
Incentives for electric car owners to sell energy stored in their vehicles back to the grid could deliver a $230 million national windfall and make power cheaper for everyone. Modelling by the Electric Vehicle Council suggests a $3000 government...[Read More]
Australia must ‘throw everything’ at climate summit
9 July
Leaders need to “throw everything” at winning Australia’s bid to host a key climate summit as the nation finds itself in a global race to net zero. Australia has teamed up with the Pacific in a proposal to jointly host the 2026 United Nations...[Read More]
Sparks fly over competition in electric car charging
2 July
Letting energy companies install electric vehicle chargers on their power poles and charge all households for the equipment would be an anti-competitive move no government should consider, an inquiry has heard. The proposal, designed to accelerate...[Read More]
Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed
25 June
Almost one in every three Australians feels overwhelmed by the process of choosing and installing a solar battery even as demand for the technology grows in the lead-up to a national rebate scheme. More than half of all Australians are also put off...[Read More]
What is ethical investing, how do I do it?
12 June
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesn’t need to stay. People have become...[Read More]
‘Really attractive’: subsidies to charge battery boom
14 May
Battery installers are bracing for a busy period as households and businesses jump on Labor’s election promise to discount energy storage. Thirty per cent off the up-front price of batteries was a signature pledge of the returning Albanese...[Read More]
Drivers could pay more tax after electric car U-turn
30 April
The cost of buying an electric vehicle could rise by thousands of dollars for some motorists if fringe benefits tax rules are changed after the election. Automotive groups warn drivers in outer metropolitan suburbs could be hit hardest by the...[Read More]