Politicians Question the Role of Gas in Australia’s Energy Future
Politicians have raised fresh questions about the role of coal seam gas in Australia’s energy future. Greens Senators Bob Brown and Christine Milne, along with MP Adam Bandt have all expressed concern...
View ArticlePush for Solar Thermal Plant
THE TRANSCONTINENTAL reports: An organisation that wants to convert Port Augusta’s power stations to solar thermal plants visited the city again last week to further promote its bold vision for future...
View ArticleQueensland Police Service Tenants Power Station.
Before the “Occupy” protests across the world began to occupy the newspapers I recall reading about a spate of solar panel thefts. When you think about it, these panels are ripe for the picking – big...
View ArticleWho’s afraid of feed-in tariffs?
CLIMATE SPECTATOR reports: Feed-in tariffs were always set to be controversial – they turn the electricity market on its head by opening it for true competition. But they got more controversy than they...
View ArticleLiving greener with home entertainment and technology
Home theatre systems, smart phones, game consoles and computers are transforming our homes into modern hives of connectivity and entertainment. As the number, size and variety of home gadgetry ramps up...
View ArticleEnergy In, Energy Out: Net-Zero Homes Produce as Much as They Use
By now, most green-minded folks have at least been a passenger in a hybrid automobile. These cars run on renewable, battery-powered electricity in city driving and stop-and-go traffic, then turn to...
View ArticleThe Rise of Solar Power in Australia
In 2007, just 8,000 rooftop solar PV systems had been installed across Australia. By early 2013, the country had 1 million rooftop systems. But it’s not just a small group of wealthy...
View Article10 Household Products That Use More Energy Than You Think
When you think of energy guzzlers what’s the first appliance that comes to mind? You’re probably thinking clothes dryers and fridges, which are certainly major culprits. However there are worse...
View Article5 Water Saving Tips
Energy usage through water heating can account for up to 25% of all home power usage. Therefore it’s a great idea to see where savings can be made, not only to reduce usage of natural resources, but...
View ArticleTop 10 Things to Consider Before Buying an Electric Vehicle
Together with Chris Jones, Vice President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association or AEVA, after working on the Ultimate Guide to Buying an Electric Vehicle, we have put together a list of the...
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