Victoria’s City Of Whittlesea Council has adopted a plan that sets it on a path for net zero emissions by 2022; with solar power continuing to play a significant role. [Read more…]
Margaret River Tesla Powerpack Installation Operational
The residents of Western Australia’s Margaret River can look forward to better quality power and other benefits after a Tesla Powerpack installation was switched on yesterday. [Read more…]
Australian Mayors Commit To Sustainable COVID Economic Recovery
Dozens of mayors and councillors from across Australia have put their names to a joint statement committing to economic recovery solutions that not only create jobs, but also tackle climate change. [Read more…]
More Solar Panels On The Cards For Kempsey Shire Council
Image: Google Maps
A bunch of solar panels could be appearing at various Kempsey Shire Council sites in the not-too-distant future after Council’s adoption of a Long-term Renewable Energy and Water Strategy. [Read more…]
Totally Renewable Yackandandah Founder Local Hero Nominee
The founder of an initiative in Victoria to take a town to 100 per cent renewable energy has been named as a nominee for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. [Read more…]
Residential Electricity Consumption In Australia’s NEM Spiked In Q2
An ACCC report indicates while overall electricity consumption in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) fell during the second quarter of this year, residential consumption jumped. [Read more…]
Out Of The Ashes II – The Coal Ash Threat In NSW
Image: Out Of The Ashes II – Hunter Community Environment Centre (HCEC)
A report released by Hunter Community Environment Centre (HCEC) yesterday estimates 100 tonnes of harmful heavy metals leach into NSW waterways every year from coal ash waste in four regions. [Read more…]
Solar Installations Back On Track In Melbourne
Huzzah! As of this morning, solar installations are able to go ahead in Melbourne – and metropolitan installers will be keen to get cracking. [Read more…]
Solar Energy Helps Councils Shine At Awards
The use of solar power has assisted a couple of councils towards a win in Local Government NSW’s (LGNSW’s) Excellence in the Environment Awards. [Read more…]
Caravan Solar Panels – Are Your Mounting Brackets Just Glued On?
Image source: Graeme Twine via ABC
“Glue and screw” is the message a camper trailer owner has for those installing solar panels on caravan roofs – it could save lives. [Read more…]
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