Emma Sutcliffe

Lorraine, 80, has solar and storage. Now she wants an electric vehicle

Lorraine Hughes was enjoying solar power long before it became mainstream, but since her retirement took herself back to university…

November 18, 2015

Crowd-funding pitch for off-grid solar + storage system at camp that saves lives

Balunu Foundation seeks $40,000 for off-grid solar + storage system that can slash diesel costs and help save lives of…

November 18, 2015

Young "solar buskers" help crowd-funding push for school solar

Two young brothers use song and dance, and a YouTube video, to support fundraising campaign for a solar system that…

November 4, 2015

Opening up sustainable energy conversations with strangers

You’d think having a bunch of people you’ve never met before in your living room would be disconcerting. But when…

October 27, 2015

Full interview with Kerry Dawborn

Our recent story about Kerry Dawborn told the story of the build of her home in Cockatoo, Victoria. However, our interview…

October 21, 2015

Story of an off-grid home: Intention + Design + Action = The future

Kerry Dawborn's off grid house is a beautifully sculpted small home built to a passive solar design and which incorporates…

October 21, 2015

Victorian couple refused grid connection, turn to solar, wind and storage

When a neighbour refused to allow a power pole to be erected on their land, Helmut and Sue Woerner were…

October 14, 2015

A ‘green’ death: standalone power for NSW crematorium provides carbon neutral funerals

With the energy requirements for a cremator, small cool room, air conditioners, mortuary and processing equipment all being run from…

October 7, 2015

Strawbale house: thermal efficiency, solar hydronic heating and great acoustics

The largest straw-bale home in the southern hemisphere has solar hydronic heating and excellent acoustics - a great asset for…

September 30, 2015

The energy efficient home extension: solar now, storage later

A home owner with a passion for sustainable living gathered good people around her to complete a energy efficient extension…

September 22, 2015