Trust shapes home energy choices

TRUST, safety and control are increasingly shaping how Australians embrace new household energy technologies, according to Monash University research. The Foresights for Future Australian Home Life report found cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, affordability and uncertainty are influencing attitudes towards home batteries, electric vehicles and smart energy systems. Researchers studied 42 households and surveyed more than 5,000 Australians. They identified six key factors — trust, control, safety, care, inclusivity and uncertainty — influencing technology adoption.