ARENA report shows less than half Australian businesses have tapped renewables. But there's no doubt the idea is starting to catch on.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Other RenewablesTagged Arena, commerical solar, power purchase agreement, PPA
Business slowly wakes up to reality that renewables are cheap
Tagged Arena, commerical solar, power purchase agreement, PPA
LEGO Group reaches 100% renewable energy target 3 years ahead of schedule
LEGO's announcement comes thanks to the completion and operationalization of the 258 megawatt Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Other RenewablesHere’s an energy data idea to help consumers: ‘Voltage Watch’
How many expensive electronic appliances and devices in our homes are being harmed or destroyed by faulty voltage in our electricity supply system?
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Other RenewablesTagged electricity supply, renewables, Voltage Watch, Watt Watchers
Get data before spending up on home energy infrastructure
I'm not sure batteries are a club that I or any other home energy consumer should be rushing to join... At least not until some of the fog clears.
Posted in Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Other RenewablesTagged battery storage, off-grid, solarPV
Zero net energy ordinance coming to a city near you
The city of Lancaster is setting an example for a zero net energy future community. The question is: Why is this not the law of the land everywhere?
Posted in Energy EfficiencyAnheuser-Busch commits to 100% renewable energy
Anheuser-Busch may be the largest company to date to take a 100% renewable energy pledge.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Other RenewablesSolar Analytics to launch “game changing” energy management system
Solar Analytics says its new suite of energy management software and hardware – including battery control and hot water diversion – will deliver more bill savings.
Posted in Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged energy management, smart controls, smart energy, Solar Analytics
Frustrated by high power bills, Colorado City turns to clean energy
Frustrated by bloated power bills and frequent shutoffs, citizens of Pueblo have lobbied the city council to abandon natural gas and switch to more affordable renewable energy.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, PolicyHere’s an energy savings plan: buy when prices are lower
Shopping for a discount makes sense, right? Let’s see what we can save if we try this with electricity.
Posted in Energy EfficiencyProof we can chew gum, share solar and cut costs at the same time
A heritage listed former chewing gum factory turned apartment complex will use solar PV and behind the meter technology to supply residents with power up to 20% cheaper than retail market.
Posted in Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged behind the meter, embedded network