Stories are emerging about microgrids and distributed energy systems keeping critical services up and running despite Hurricane Harvey’s best efforts to do them in.
Hurricane Harvey creates new abnormal for the electric grid
Energy Efficiency
Batteries included: Another new-build Australian suburb offers solar + storage
New-build Qld suburb offers houses with solar + Tesla Powerwall 2 included – enough to make them energy self-sufficient from “dawn to dusk.”
Saint Lucia’s journey to a renewable future
St Lucia’s 180,000 residents and tourism-driven economy depend heavily on reliable electricity. Over the past year action has started to shift the island from almost 100% imported fossil fuelled power, to a mix of local renewables.
‘Smart home’ gadgets: Not always the easy answer to cutting bills
Research suggests some "smart" devices can wind up increasing household energy usage, rather than cutting it.
"Ice battery" air-con technology set to cool Australian homes – and peak power demand
Solar hot water company Apricus inks distribution deal for US "ice battery" + air-con technology that could cool Australian homes, and cut power bills.
CEFC backs cutting edge energy efficient student housing complex
CEFC commits $32m finance to 428-bed student accommodation project in Adelaide, to set new benchmark in energy efficient building.
Local government, communities can be zero carbon in just 10 years
BZE guide maps path for local government and communities to achieve zero carbon in 10 years, mostly through efficiency and local generation.
Business slowly wakes up to reality that renewables are cheap
ARENA report shows less than half Australian businesses have tapped renewables. But there's no doubt the idea is starting to catch on.
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.
Here’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?
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.
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?
Anheuser-Busch commits to 100% renewable energy
Anheuser-Busch may be the largest company to date to take a 100% renewable energy pledge.
Solar 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.
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.
Here’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.
