So Watt?

This season, we’ve heard about home batteries and ‘batteries on wheels’ – aka, EVs. Now it’s time to talk community batteries. So Watt is a community battery? And most importantly, could you be accessing one to save on your energy bills while participating in the energy transition? Origin’s David Gilligan joins host Emma Edwards to introduce Australians to the new kid on the block. Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have noticed electric vehicles have become more commonplace on Australian roads in 2026. So Watt is driving people to make the switch to an all-electric journey? Chau Le, Origin’s GM of E-Mobility and Chair of the Electrical Vehicle Council, joins host Emma Edwards to discuss Australia’s EV landscape – everything from EV uptake and Vehicle To Grid (V2G) trials, to new makes and models and advances in charging infrastructure. Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So Watt should Australians be looking out for if they're exploring solar, batteries or other assets for their home? And where is Australia at on its electrification journey? SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock joins the podcast to talk about Australia's electrification landscape, including solar and battery uptake, consumer advice and much more. Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You could say Origin’s Darryn McShane lives and breathes energy. He’s just a built a fully electrified home. And in his day job, he’s creating products to help Aussie households benefit from electrification assets. So Watt is a fully electrified home, and how can Australian households benefit from electrifying? Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is in the middle of a home battery boom, with interest and installations at an all-time high. So Watt does this mean for Australian consumers? And should you be considering a battery at your home? Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take energy out of the too-hard basket with a bonus episode of So Watt? on energy price changes. So Watt does it mean for household budgets and how can you make sure you’re getting the best deals?    Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From draught proofing and insulation to solar and doing your research before buying new appliances – there are loads of tips, tricks and design hacks that can make our homes more energy efficient. Across the series, we’ve heard from experts on how to maximise our energy savings and boost the liveability of our homes, but did we find out where the heart of the home really is?  Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians love the great outdoors and many of us look for ways  to connect our indoor and outdoor spaces at home.  And it turns out, our gardens and landscape design are pretty important to the energy efficiency of our internal spaces. So Watt do we need to pay attention to when designing our outdoor spaces? Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, So Watt pulls back the covers to reveal how to make your bedroom more comfortable and improve its energy efficiency whatever the season. Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The living room is where we spend most of our time. And Australians have really embraced open plan living. In this episode, we’re looking at windows, heating, cooling and creating zones to help make our living rooms more energy efficient.   Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many Australians, working from home has become semi-regular. And the set-up – monitors, lights, internet – it all adds up. So Watt can we do – in this age of super connectivity - to make the humble home office more energy efficient?  Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are the biggest adopters of rooftop solar panels in the world. So Watt can we do to make the most of the space above, capturing energy during the day and putting it to use when we need it most? Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heated floors and towel rails, hot showers, big bathtubs and charged appliances. Our bathrooms use a lot of energy to make our lives more comfortable, even though it’s one of the least used rooms in the house. So Watt can we do to make the bathroom more efficient? Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our laundry is often hidden away in a corner of our home, but is actually the workhorse of many households. So Watt energy efficient choices should we put on rinse and repeat in the laundry?  Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian garage is transforming as more of us jump into an Electric Vehicle and install solar panels to keep our cars charged up. Soon we’ll even be able to use our cars to power our homes. So Watt does it mean for our garage and our wallet? Learn more about making the switch to an EV: https://www.originenergy.com.au/electric-vehicles/ Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The heart of our home - the kitchen is undergoing a profound electrification makeover, and with so many appliances, what can we do to make it an efficient space?  So Watt does electrifying the kitchen mean for you?  Listen to previous episodes at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So Watt? is the podcast that questions everything you thought you knew about energy, and this season we’re making things more efficient. We’ve streamlined the episodes, and are exploring tips, tricks, and design hacks that all of us can use to make our homes more energy efficient and save on bills - room by room. Season 3 launches on April 2nd. Listen at originenergy.com.au/sowatt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change is happening across the network as we move towards net zero. We want to electrify everything, but do we even know how to run our grid on 100% renewables? And what will it take to get there? Useful Resources: What will the energy transition look like? Where all good change starts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sports industry is not immune to the challenges we face due to climate change. However there is a growing push to help sporting clubs reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. So what does it take to go green, on and off the field? Useful Resources: The transition of sport to net zero See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large-scale solar and wind are vital to the future of our energy network. However if we want to transition to a fully renewable grid, we need to find a way to store the excess energy we get from wind and solar, so we can keep the lights on at night. That means we need batteries, and a lot of them. But how could some of our oldest energy sources be key to unlocking the grid of the future? Useful Resources: What Is Hydropower? How large-scale batteries can support the growth of renewables What to look for when buying a solar battery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.