Victorian local governments unite in largest emissions reduction scheme
More than half of Victoria’s councils have signed onto a watershed partnership, which will see them pool their energy contracts together in the largest emissions reduction project ever by local governments in Australia. A total of 46 local governments have signed up for the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) to provide renewable power from two wind […]
Queensland will oppose the plan to charge homes to export solar power
Plans to charge solar panel owners for exporting power to the grid could hit a significant roadblock, with Queensland asked to vote against the controversial proposed rules. Victoria has already put export limits in place, with some new developments restricted from selling renewable energy back to the network. It comes as the volume of people […]
80 per cent of US coal plants scheduled to close
Coal has had a presence since the 1300s, when the Hopi Indians first began to use it. By the late 1800s, it had overtaken wood as the primary source of fuel for the nation. Those days appear to be coming to an end, with a new report showing that the fossil fuel is no longer […]
The secrets of the solar-powered research drone found after 18 months
The Waratah Bay Marine Rescue (MSAR) team has been involved in many rescue and recovery missions, but nothing quite like this. Waratah MSAR member Greg Moulding received a phone call from his sister in April, telling him to come down to the Waratah surf beach in Victoria as something had washed up onshore. “When I […]
Why are electricity prices so high?
Opening the mailbox (digital or physical) and finding an electricity bill has become a great source of pain for most Australians. If you think that they keep getting higher and higher, you are not alone. Energy costs have soared in Australia over the last decade, leading to bill shock and real financial pain for many […]
What are tariffs? Your guide to comparing and saving with your energy bill
Reading an electricity bill can be daunting. There are so many figures, graphs and variable numbers that being able to make heads or tails of the data provided is often beyond the average person. You shouldn’t need an advanced mathematics degree to understand your power bill, so we are here to break down some of […]
ARENA provides over $40 million in funding for hydrogen electrolysers in regional Australia
Australia’s plans to become a hydrogen global powerhouse have commenced, with three regional projects given the green light by the Federal Government. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded the funding to the three electrolyser projects, which include: Yara Pilbara Fertiliser: $42.5 million for a 10 MW addition existing ammonia facility in Karratha, WA. […]
If there is global warming, why is it so cold in Australia right now?
Australia, winter is coming. Across the country, residents have felt a frosty bite as the mercury plummeted in early May. It delivered chilling temperatures from Melbourne all the way up the east coast to Cairns, and bringing rare snow to rural South Australia. It has brought out the usual climate deniers, who hang onto the […]
How to avoid solar scams
As we head towards a carbon-neutral future, the number of Australian homes and businesses that now have solar panels on their rooves is heartening. Unfortunately, when anything becomes popular, it attracts scammers. It can mean you end up with inferior panels that are inefficient, have short lives or could be a hazard to your home […]
Little known solar facts that might surprise you
The sun is an integral driver of renewable energy, and many homes and businesses are turning towards solar solutions as we transition away from fossil fuels. It is a highly affordable and almost limitless resource that has no harmful emissions that can contribute to climate change. There are some fascinating facts about this form of […]
