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04 May
How to Stay Warm and Save Energy this Winter (8 tips)
We might not like it, but winter is well and truly on it's way. Here's how to start preparing for those colder months!
Read More...19 May
The best way to save energy whilst working from home
In response to the COVID-19 restrictions many of us are working from home- energy usage is going to increase. ⚡🏠👌 The…
Read More...29 Nov
Top 10 Tips to reduce the cost of running your fridge & freezer
A fridge is the single biggest power consumer in many households, because nearly all households have at least one fridge…
Read More...10 Jul
How to get your kids involved in saving energy
When it comes to setting sustainability habits, it’s important to start early. You’re never too young to learn about sav…
Read More...17 Aug
Why data is the key to saving energy
Because it’s impossible to cut down on your energy if you don’t know what you’re using, and when you’re actually using i…
Read More...06 Sep
How to Spring Clean your Energy Habits
With winter energy costs eating up a chunk of your household budget, spring brings the perfect opportunity to spring cle…
Read More...31 Jan
3 reasons businesses should invest in an energy management system
Small to medium-sized businesses should consider investing in an energy management system (EMS) to gain insight into the…
Read More...04 May
Six Tips For Minimalist Living
Minimalist living is not only great for your headspace, it's eco friendly too. By embracing minimalism, you’re avoiding …
Read More...19 Dec
How to save energy this summer
Our tips on keeping cool and cutting down on costs this summer!
Read More...23 Nov
Standby Power – stop the energy suckers in your home
There are vampires lurking in your home sucking your energy. Don’t believe me? Read and see.
Read More...31 Jan
How energy efficient are your appliances?
Appliances make up at least 30% of your electricity bill. Homeowners rely more on appliances than ever before which mean…
Read More...16 Mar
How to have the most energy efficient laundry for your family
The laundry is an essential part of any households – it also happens to be an easy place to start when trying to go gree…
Read More...15 Dec
Five things to look for in a home energy management system
There are five essential things every home energy management (EMS) system should come equipped with to be considered tru…
Read More...07 Apr
The pitfalls of WiFi-based home energy management
As you shop around for a home energy management system, there are a number of reasons that you may want to avoid ones th…
Read More...26 May
The Dangers of Standby Power
The typical Aussie home has about 30 devices that constantly draw standby power, accounting for around 10% of a home’s e…
Read More...23 Jul
Five Habits You Need To Start Living More Sustainably
You can help reduce your carbon footprint and potential negative environmental impact by making small alterations to liv…
Read More...10 Apr
What is an energy audit?
A home energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can…
Read More...23 Mar
Your Baby, Your Bill, and the Environment. What you can do.
In the spirit of preparation here are a few helpful tips you can put in place before the arrival of your baby, to save o…
Read More...28 Sep
Energy Blindness and How to Solve It
You could be energy blind. Energy blindness occurs when someone has a limited or no understanding of their home energy p…
Read More...27 Oct
The National Energy Guarantee – What this means for energy bills
Learn what the National Energy Guarantee is and how it might affect your electricity bills.
Read More...10 Jul
How to be Energy Smart
The Victorian government is currently giving $50 to those who use their comparison website, without any obligation to sw…
Read More...01 Apr
Digital energy for organisations
carbonTRACK enables an organisation to operate and digitally manage their energy. carbonTRACK provides organisations wit…
Read More...10 Jun
How to be energy resilient
Energy resiliency is vital for remote communities, especially during emergencies. Households and buildings need to ha…
Read More...11 Oct
Why should Australian schools look into renewable energy initiatives?
Renewable energy initiatives are becoming increasingly popular in schools across Australia.
Read More...24 Jan
How businesses can cut their energy costs with carbonTRACK
Sticking to your business budget is challenging, the costs quickly add up and at the end of the month/quarter, the last …
Read More...26 Jul
How to take control over your rising electricity bill
Normally, it’s not until your electricity bill arrives that you know how much energy you’ve been using. carbonTRACK lets…
Read More...15 Dec
Taking ‘smart home’ to the next level: Introducing intelligent home energy management
You may live in a 'smart home', but is it intelligent? We look at the difference between a smart home and an intelligent…
Read More...11 Apr
What is a home energy management system?
Home energy management systems (HEMS) are gaining popularity as small-scale solar power and battery storage become more …
Read More...03 Oct
Why now is the time to consider installing a Home Energy Management system?
Home energy management systems (HEMS) allow homeowners to record, measure and act on their billing in a ‘smart’ way.
Read More...19 Dec
How to stay Cool, Calm and Collected this summer
It is so easy to turn on the air-conditioning, but it’s not until a month or so later that we really understand the cost…
Read More...23 Jun
Beyond energy management: How carbonTRACK helps businesses optimise their performance
Whether you run a corner store or manage a retail chain with thousands of shops nation-wide, carbonTRACK can help you do…
Read More...01 Jan
Managing demand can save two power stations' worth of energy at peak times
The forecast for future blackouts in Australia doesn’t look good if there’s no change in our energy demand and supply.
Read More...24 Nov
How carbonTRACK Can Save Homeowners Time and Money
In the modern household, time and money go hand in hand. Electricity will always be consumed, so inefficient use can lea…
Read More...14 May
The future is here! Intelligent energy management in emerging smart cities
Why do many of us think of an unattainable futuristic city, when we think of a smart city? ... Put simply, a ‘smart ci…
Read More...07 Jun
carbonTRACK deploys a Wireless Generator Intertrip solution for energy-critical applications
Solar installations in energy-critical applications require a Generator Intertrip capability that ‘stands down’ solar in…
Read More...02 Jul
Milawa Cheese takes control of its energy ecosystem
Milawa Cheese Company - a popular Australian-owned cheese manufacturer - sought to combat rising energy costs and take c…
Read More...29 Jan
Dawn of the Digital Energy decade
‘Digital energy’ is defined as “energy flow that is transparently measured in real-time at a number of strategic locatio…
Read More...17 Feb
Will the Australian Energy Regulator approve the ‘solar enablement’ plans?
Traditional investment in poles and wires seems to be shifting to renewables and a decentralised grid. Our response t…
Read More...15 Apr
Digital energy starts with the carbonTRACK Smart Gateway
Network operators, businesses and residential energy consumers can use the carbonTRACK Smart Gateway to digitally manage…
Read More...21 Apr
Digital energy for households
Transition your home to digital energy with carbonTRACK and gain greater control of your energy use, generation & storag…
Read More...17 Jun
The 'Adaptive Energy Grid'
The energy grid we currently have is flawed. For our communities to become resilient, responsive, and adaptive to the …
Read More...06 Jan
carbonTRACK has been listed as a ‘Relevant Agent’ by the South Australian Department for Energy & Mining.
carbonTRACK’s Smart Gateway & Energy Management Platform provides customers with the ability to monitor, control and opt…
Read More...17 Oct
How much of your Electricity Bill is for Hot Water?
Did you know that hot water is one of the biggest users of electricity in your home?
Read More...29 Nov
3 Holiday Home Dilemmas and how to solve them
For those with holiday homes, this is the best time of year to make the most of them.
Read More...24 Feb
5 ways carbonTRACK helps you make the most of your solar batteries
With rooftop solar already commonplace, batteries are the next frontier in home energy. But as long as home battery pric…
Read More...03 Apr
Time of use billing? 4 ways to save more money with carbonTRACK
Time of use (TOU) electricity billing is an arrangement in which homes pay more for grid electricity during times of day…
Read More...28 Jun
Renovating your home, the smart way
You’re upgrading your home; so why not go smart? Here’s some advice to make sure you make the most value out of your ren…
Read More...29 Jul
96 per cent of Australians support Renewable Energy
More and more Aussies are embracing the necessary shift to renewable energy, according to a recent survey.
Read More...10 May
How competition is driving down prices in Solar Energy
An increased demand for renewables is having a direct impact on the market, with the cost of building PV and wind farm s…
Read More...03 Apr
Sustainability in the Classroom – Creative ideas to go green!
Educating kids on sustainable living is a great way to do your part for the environment.
Read More...22 Dec
7 things a new homeowner should do to save money
If you’re just bought a new home, perhaps for the first time, you’re probably on a pretty tight budget. Luckily, there a…
Read More...24 Nov
What is Energy Efficiency?
Energy efficiency is more than just a buzz word. It is both a science and discipline observed by countries, organisation…
Read More...04 Dec
Power factor – Watt even?
A low power factor can increase the costs of your bills. Let’s start with what power factor is.
Read More...08 Dec
50 Facts About Solar Energy
Wrap your brain around every fun fact under the sun (no pun intended) about solar.
Read More...02 May
How carbonTRACK, solar and batteries fit into your home
A look into how our CTO and founder Shavaj Kallamkote, combines carbonTRACK, solar and batteries in his home.
Read More...13 Jun
Decentralised Energy Management is possible now - here's how
Insiders in the energy industry are well familiar with buzzwords such as decentralised energy management, demand respons…
Read More...07 Nov
Energy efficiency doesn’t need to be at odds with lifestyle
The modern home relies on these electrical appliances to achieve the modern lifestyle we have become accustomed to. It h…
Read More...01 Jan
Digitise energy with carbonTRACK
carbonTRACK provides digital insight and control over any connected energy ecosystem. An ideal platform for efficient ne…
Read More...11 May
It is time to turn the lights back on
Whether you are a sole trader or a multinational, energy cost is a ‘big ticket item’. So, what is the solution? Intell…
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21 Sep
It is Zero Emissions Day
The goal of Zero Emissions Day, or ZeDay, is to help reduce carbon emissions from the atmosphere and “Give our planet on…
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04 Aug
carbonTRACK secures share of $25.1 million funding to commercialise innovative Australian technology
Smart energy innovator carbonTRACK Ltd has secured a share of $25.1 million in innovation funding to accelerate the comm…
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06 Jan
carbonTRACK has been listed as a ‘Relevant Agent’ by the South Australian Department for Energy & Mining.
carbonTRACK’s Smart Gateway & Energy Management Platform provides customers with the ability to monitor, control and opt…
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23 Jul
carbonTRACK to add VPP functionality to Redflow batteries
Australian energy storage company Redflow Limited (ASX: RFX) and smart energy system company carbonTRACK today announce…
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17 Jun
The 'Adaptive Energy Grid'
The energy grid we currently have is flawed. For our communities to become resilient, responsive, and adaptive to the …
Read More...
10 Jun
How to be energy resilient
Energy resiliency is vital for remote communities, especially during emergencies. Households and buildings need to ha…
Read More...
19 May
The best way to save energy whilst working from home
In response to the COVID-19 restrictions many of us are working from home- energy usage is going to increase. ⚡🏠👌 The…
Read More...
11 May
It is time to turn the lights back on
Whether you are a sole trader or a multinational, energy cost is a ‘big ticket item’. So, what is the solution? Intell…
Read More...
28 Apr
carbonTRACK's digital climate controller
No one likes climate change! Digitally and remotely manage your split air-con systems and be energy-efficient with carb…
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