The report presents findings from a national household survey, completed by more than 5,000 Australians in April–May 2025. It provides nationally representative insights into current and emerging household energy practices. The findings show how everyday practices, values and vulnerabilities shape household energy demand and participation in Australia’s energy transition.

Researchers from Monash University’s Emerging Technologies Research Lab have conducted an analysis of how the energy and tech sectors predict our everyday lives will change in the home of the future. Based on a review of key industry reports, this study reveals how the home of the future is envisaged and the limitations of these...

This report identifies the benefits and problems smart home adopters actually experience, and compares them to the technological solutions on offer. The report shows that while living in a smart home is appealing for early adopters, it also throws up some unexpected challenges.

This trial of smart home control in 46 households shows limits to use for managing home energy bills and electricity demand.

This content analysis of smart home control marketing materials indicates that the promoted benefits of these devices are not strongly aligned with energy policy objectives. Only one of 11 themes identified relates to energy and cost savings. Further, load shifting was not mentioned or promoted by any companies selling smart home control products. In contrast...