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Renewable Energy Scorecard for Australian States

Renewable Energy Scorecard for Australian States

15/09/2017 | Environment | Leave a commentErin Waldron

The latest Climate Council scorecard report on renewable energy dubbed GAME ON: THE AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY RACE HEATS UP gives very interesting statistics that reveal a remarkable increase in support for renewable energy across all...

US Set To Change Course On Climate Change Paris Agreement

US Set To Change Course On Climate Change Paris Agreement

24/02/2017 | Politics | Leave a commentErin Waldron

He began with immigration, now President Donald Trump has an even bigger global target ahead as the country prepares to shift its course on climate change.

Wind Farm Energy Curbs Greenhouse Emissions

Wind Farm Energy Curbs Greenhouse Emissions

31/12/2016 | Environment | Leave a commentErin Waldron

Energy generated from wind farms may play a significant role in meeting the future energy needs of the UK and the process used could be implemented to offer accurate estimates of potential emission savings for...

Solar Power Already More Efficient Than Oil

Solar Power Already More Efficient Than Oil

30/12/2016 | Environment | Leave a commentErin Waldron

A major scientific review has determined that solar can generate more energy than oil and is twice as powerful than originally thought.

Google Will Run Using 100% Renewables

Google Will Run Using 100% Renewables

21/12/2016 | Environment | Leave a commentErin Waldron

Just last year, Google used the same amount of energy as San Francisco. In 2017, Google plans to source all that energy from renewable energy sources such as wind farms and solar panels.

Six Renewable Energy Sources You Didn’t Know About

Six Renewable Energy Sources You Didn’t Know About

14/12/2016 | Environment | Leave a commentErin Waldron

Generally when someone says renewable energy, solar power and wind farms are first things that come to mind. Hydropower and geothermal energy might sometimes get a bit of attention, but many are not aware of...

Australia’s Energy Future Holds Solar

Australia’s Energy Future Holds Solar

07/12/2016 | Technology | Leave a commentErin Waldron

A decade ago, you might have noticed a couple of houses around with solar power systems installed on their rooftops- what exists today is vastly different. Solar panels are found everywhere and it isn’t just...

Hazelwood power station shut down affects electricity prices

Hazelwood power station shut down affects electricity prices

24/11/2016 | Environment | Leave a commentIn house publisher

This power station alone generates over 15 million tonnes of greenhouse polluting gases annually. This translates to over 15 per cent of Victoria’s annual carbon gas emissions and 3 per cent of Australia’s annual greenhouse...

Coalition in the Midst of a Climate War

Coalition in the Midst of a Climate War

14/10/2016 | Politics | Leave a commentGeorgia Gifford

With overwhelming evidence that Australia needs more renewables, not less - the Coalition struggles to keep the peace between fossil fuels and renewables

New Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg says coal industry is in ‘major transition’

New Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg says coal industry is in ‘major transition’

04/08/2016 | Politics | Leave a commentGeorgia Gifford

Newly appointed Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg says he accepts the science of climate change, despite previously being dubbed "Mr Coal", because of his support for industry. In the past Mr Frydenberg has said there was...

Coal-fired power stations face closure to meet emissions target, says government agency

Coal-fired power stations face closure to meet emissions target, says government agency

17/06/2016 | Environment | Leave a commentGeorgia Gifford

Australian Energy Market Operator also finds this would push wholesale energy prices up, but reduce consumption. Australia’s coal-fired power stations will face early closure to meet 2030 emissions reduction commitments, according to assumptions made by...

‘Tantalisingly close’: is solar thermal energy ready to replace coal-fired power?

‘Tantalisingly close’: is solar thermal energy ready to replace coal-fired power?

13/05/2016 | Environment | Leave a commentGeorgia Gifford

Companies working on large-scale solar thermal projects in Australia say they are tantalisingly close to achieving the dream of building plants big enough to replace coal-fired energy in Australia. Experts speaking at the Australian Solar...

Rockefeller family charity to withdraw all investments in fossil fuel companies

Rockefeller family charity to withdraw all investments in fossil fuel companies

24/03/2016 | Uncategorised | Leave a commentGeorgia Gifford

A charitable fund of the Rockefeller family – who are sitting on a multibillion-dollar oil fortune – has said it will withdraw all its investments from fossil fuel companies. The Rockefeller Family Fund, a charity...

Top 6 Energy Predictions for 2040

Top 6 Energy Predictions for 2040

14/03/2016 | Environment | Leave a commentGeorgia Gifford

The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released a report containing predictions for the energy industry for 2040. The report is focused on increasing awareness of the energy industry as the central vehicle of positive change...

Money, PR, or Peer Pressure? Why Big Business is Backing Renewables

Money, PR, or Peer Pressure? Why Big Business is Backing Renewables

10/03/2016 | International | Leave a commentGeorgia Gifford

From huge multinational corporations to the smallest of start-ups, an ‘eco’ approach seems to be a must-do for business to keep up with the pack. So what’s pushing these companies to cosy up to environmental...

Scientists Say to Double Carbon Reductions as Banks Invest Billions More in Fossil Fuels

Scientists Say to Double Carbon Reductions as Banks Invest Billions More in Fossil Fuels

07/03/2016 | Politics | Leave a commentGeorgia Gifford

The connection between scientific research and government action appears to have a long way to go. Financial advocacy group Market Forces has revealed that the four major banks of Australia (Commonwealth, ANZ, NAB and Westpac)...

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Australia’s New Federal Solar Battery Rebate Begins July 1, 2025: Here’s What You Need to Know

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Australia’s long-awaited federal solar battery rebate—the Cheaper Home Batteries Program—is launching on 1 July 2025,...

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