ARENA backs Mirvac housing project in Melbourne to demonstrate the feasibility of building solar and battery powered “net zero energy” homes at scale.
Mirvac edges towards all-electric solar homes in ARENA-backed trial
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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.
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.
CEFC tips $95m into solar powered, energy efficient community housing
Clean Energy Finance Corporation backs Housing Plus to deliver 220 new energy efficienct homes over three years in regional NSW, including solar and battery storage.
Personal air conditioning: A low energy option for keeping your cool
Can portable, personal cooling devices keep you cool in summer? And what are the potential energy/carbon benefits? I tested two quite different personal air conditioners.
Raising energy efficiency standard could save households billions
Strengthening the energy efficiency requirements of Australia’s residential building code could reduce household electricity and gas bills by $18.9bn between now and 2050, a new report has found.
Townsville resort bets on solar, efficiency to cut grid power by 70%
A luxury resort in Townsville in Queensland’s north is looking to cut its grid power consumption by up to 70 per cent, through a suite of cutting edge renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.
Victorian government backs push for solar on all new-build homes
Vic govt unveils $2.18m plan to partner with land developers and home builders to supply zero net carbon homes – rooftop solar included – around Melbourne.
SA councils launch tender for "bigger better" community energy plan
Group of six SA councils is calling for proposals to deliver solar, battery storage and smart controls to its 120,000-strong regional community.
