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The Good Energy Guide

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

Making your home more electric shouldn’t feel overwhelming. The Good Energy Guide cuts through the noise with simple, honest conversations that help you understand what actually works, what saves you money, and what makes life easier in the long run. Each episode tackles one real question Aussies are asking right now. From choosing an electric appliance to understanding EV charging, we break down the facts, the costs and the practical steps so you can make confident decisions in your own time. Brought to you by Ausgrid, this series brings together experts and the lived experiences that show el...

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Is Cooking With Gas… Gaslighting You? : Why Cooking With Gas Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be 29.04.2026 22:20

Gas stoves have long been sold as the gold standard in Aussie kitchens, but many people don’t realise how much they can affect the air you breathe while you cook. In this episode, we chat with health expert Dr Anthony Hull and break down what actually gets released when that blue flame is burning, how quickly pollutants can build up in a kitchen, why some households notice coughing, irritatio...

Breathe Easy: The Hidden Health Impacts of Gas 29.04.2026 25:41

Most of us don’t realise just how much gas shapes the air we breathe, both inside our homes and out in our communities. In this episode, we unpack what those pollutants are, how they impact health, especially for children and people with asthma, and the symptoms that often go unnoticed. We also explore how switching to electric alternatives, including EVs, can help cut these pollutants and im...

Range Anxiety is Real… But It Doesn’t Have to Be 29.04.2026 20:24

Plenty of people worry about running out of charge on longer trips, and this range anxiety is still one of the biggest reasons some Australians hesitate to buy an EV. In this episode, Ausgrid’s Head of Fleet, Logistics & EVCI, Nick Black, breaks down how far today’s EVs really go, what day‑to‑day charging looks like, and how Australia’s rapidly expanding charging network is making longer...

EVs Unplugged: Charging, Costs and the Realities of Everyday Ownership 29.04.2026 22:58

Thinking about an EV but unsure what it really costs to own one? In this episode we chat with Nick Black, Ausgrid's Head of Fleet, Logistics & EVCI, who breaks down the real financial side of electric vehicles, from the upfront price to running and maintenance costs, and what ownership actually looks like day to day. If you’re weighing up whether an EV makes sense for your lifestyle, this...

Cool Heads, Warm Homes: Cracking the Heating and Cooling Code 29.04.2026 27:13

Heating and cooling chew through more household energy than most people realise. In this episode we chat with Jimmy Li, Technical Director & Co-Founder of ZapCat, a social enterprise helping Australian's save money and the planet by transitioning to clean energy. We dig into why reverse cycle systems are now one of the most efficient ways to stay comfortable all year round, how much they...

Hot Water, Hot Bills: What’s Really Going On With Your System? 29.04.2026 26:25

Hot water is one of the biggest hidden costs in any home. In this episode we chat with Jimmy Li, Technical Director & Co-Founder of ZapCat, a social enterprise helping Australian's save money and the planet by transitioning to clean energy. We uncover why some systems chew through far more electricity or gas than expected, the signs yours might need an upgrade, and how heat pump technology is...