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Electric Bus Build On Queensland’s Gold Coast

BusTech ZDI electric bus

Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government has announced 16 new electric buses will be built on the Gold Coast and the state’s first 100% electric bus depot is to be constructed.

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Woolworths Bricks – Solar Panels Included

Woolworths Bricks - solar panels

It’s been said we can’t consume our way to sustainability, but Woolworths is giving it a red-hot go with its new “most sustainably focused collectible”.

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Victorian Solar Homes Program Update

Solar Victoria

A solar battery rebate reduction is on the horizon and a ban on door-to-door sales (finally) kicks in very soon for the Victorian Solar Homes Program.

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Nillumbik Shire Rolls Out More Solar And EV Chargers 

Nillumbik solar installations

Victoria’s Nillumbik Shire Council has another two significant rooftop solar power systems up and running – including what it says is the largest installation in the local government area.

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Air Conditioners Will Heat Your Home Cheaper Than Gas. Here’s Why.

Reverse cycle air conditioner vs gas heating

The best way to heat your home is with a reverse cycle air conditioner.  This is true whether your goal is to save money or save the planet.  In this article, I’ll explain no matter how crap your air conditioner is, you’re likely to be financially better off using it for heat instead of gas.

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Trina Solar Panels Back In Regulator’s SPV Good Books

Trina - solar panel validation initiative

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator says it is satisfied with Trina Solar’s fixes relating to its participation in the Solar Panel Validation (SPV) initiative.

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Community Solar And Battery Storage Bonanza In Victoria

Solar power and battery systems - Victoria

More solar power and battery storage capacity is to be rolled out in Victoria under several programs focusing on neighbourhoods and public buildings.

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APPEA Spruiking Carbon Capture And Storage (Again)

Carbon capture and storage

APPEA says if the world can fast-track and scale up carbon capture and storage (CCS) development, it will lead to net zero emissions faster. Of course it would (say that).

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Daqo Doing Well From High Polysilicon Prices

Daqo New Energy - Polysilicon

While polysilicon giant Daqo New Energy sold a little less in the second quarter, its revenue jumped 72% due to high polysilicon prices.

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CSIRO Shooting For Net Zero Emissions By 2030

CSIRO - net zero emissions

CSIRO aims to be an exemplar of sustainable practices in line with its scientific research focus – and with that in mind has mapped a path to achieve net zero by 2030.

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