ACT unveils plan to wean Canberra households off gas
ACT energy efficiency scheme expanded to support a transition away from gas, as ACT Government targets next stage of emissions reductions....
Category: Energy Efficiency
Sonnen batteries tapped for “net energy positive” homes in Melbourne
Sonnen to provide battery storage for three new-build suburban solar townhouses, in a cutting edge approach to housing sustainability and affordability....
Canberra’s first zero emissions office block to house ACT government
ACT government employees will move into Canberra's first zero-emissions building, after a challenge issued by climate change minister is answered....
CEFC commits $60m to help transform office block into energy efficient retirement housing
A former public service office block will converted to a senior's living facility sporting energy efficient units and 700kW of rooftop solar....
EnergyAustralia acquires stake in solar, energy efficiency company Echo Group
EnergyAustralia buys into Echo Group to boost its solar options for commercial customers....
Sydney manufacturer deploys 1MW solar system to maintain competitive advantage
Sydney glass and aluminium producer turns to solar to reduce energy costs and emissions footprint....
Australia still doing bare minimum on new-build home energy efficiency
Australia is still building four in every five new houses to no more than the minimum energy standard – and that's well short of optimal for environmental, economic and social outcomes....
Solar research champion UNSW sets 2020 date for 100% renewables
University of New South Wales sets 2020 date for 100% renewables, as part of three-year roadmap to take its buildings emissions-free and expand on-site solar generation....
Catch Energy launches in Tasmania, marking the state’s third electricity retailer
Catch Energy joins Tasmania's tiny retail electricity and gas market, offering consumers a third choice, after 1st Energy and the state-owned Aurora....
How India is solving its cooling challenge
India is predicted to account for over 25% of annual emissions globally by 2050 due to the unprecedented rise in comfort cooling demand, particularly in the residential sector....
