One of the largest information and communication technology (ICT) companies in the US will soon power its five Texas data centers with 100% renewable energy.
Hewlett Packard’s data centres go 100% renewable energy
Landmark Sydney building taps green loan to slash energy costs
A City of Sydney-backed $1.2m Environmental Upgrade Agreement will allow owners of 1967 Reader's Digest building to fund energy efficiency upgrade that will slash its energy use by 60%.
LG Chem pushes Australian battery storage prices further down the curve
New 6.4kWh system from LG Chem brings costs at top end of the range down towards $1,000kWh, reinforcing the growing wedge between solar and storage and grid prices.
The Top 6 mistakes people make when buying solar systems
By having multiple companies give you a breakdown on how much solar will cost you, you can gain a real understanding of whether solar is right for your budget, and whether or not you’re being ripped off.
Queensland councils to tap geothermal to slash energy costs
Outback Queensland Shire of Winton to build two geothermal plants as part of an ambitious plan to tap into geothermal energy and create their own networks to supply their own locally generated power to council buildings. It's an idea that could be adopted by neighbouring councils.
Introducing One Step Off The Grid
RenewEconomy is proud to introduce its new consumer-focused publication, One Step Off The Grid - helping households, businesses and communities navigate the energy revolution.
The car wash company saving heaps on energy and water costs
With a few changes, a focus on efficiency and solar panels, the Ballina car wash's electricity bills are down from $6,700 to $2,300. Water consumption in the Lazer Wash is down by 50 per cent.
Why bigger businesses are joining rush to add rooftop solar PV
Large businesses often cut good deals for electricity from utilities, but rooftop solar is now offering returns of 18% per annum, and the market is poised to boom.
19 graphs that explain solar panels for home owners (+maps)
A quick and simple visual explainer of solar panels for home owners.
It’s cold in my house and the price of gas is going up – what can I do?
With gas prices rising, many people are shivering while contemplating how big their next gas bill will be. A switch to electricity is one option.
City of Sydney, property groups push regulator to allow shared energy
City of Sydney, Property Council call on AEMC to change rules governing electricity supply to incentivise shared, local distributed energy generation.
Solar and battery storage already cheaper than grid power in Australia
Leading BNEF analyst says solar + storage unstoppable, because they are already cheaper for Australian households to install than electricity from the grid.
WA astronomy hub to be powered by 1.6MW solar system
WA CSIRO observatory, home to one of the world's most powerful radio astronomy instruments, to be powered by 1.6MW off-grid solar station.
Abbott war on rooftop solar to drive up cost to homes, businesses
Attempt by Abbott government to stop Clean Energy Finance Corporation co-financing rooftop solar is likely to make rooftop solar a lot more more expensive for those homes and businesses who have yet to install the technology, and who cannot afford to buy the systems outright.
Why NSW homes may lead in uptake of battery storage
Some 160,000 homes in NSW will lose their premium feed in tariffs for solar in 18 months. Here's why battery storage may look an attractive option.
Flagship solar + storage project at WA mine gets backing from CEFC, ARENA
CEFC commits up to $15m towards Australia's largest solar+storage system at a WA mine – a ground-breaking project set to transform remote power generation.
