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New Energy Rating Labels For Air Conditioners Are Brilliant

July 5, 2021 2023-07-31T13:46:52 by 15 Comments
Air conditioner energy rating labels - Australia

The most energy-efficient and cost-effective way to heat your home is to use your reverse-cycle air conditioner.  Even the least efficient aircon uses far less energy than electric resistance heating.  But buying the least efficient air conditioner is a bad idea.  You’ll be better off with a highly efficient one — or at least the […]

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Victoria’s Solar Panel Rebate Scrutinised

July 5, 2021 2021-07-05T07:20:52 by 6 Comments
Victorian solar rebate

Was the Victorian solar panel rebate necessary? SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock suggests it’s had no effect on solar demand in Victoria.

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Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: July 2021

July 5, 2021 2023-11-23T13:09:43 by Leave a Comment
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: June 2021

While winter may have kicked off last month, that didn’t stop thousands of Australians getting busy on buying an electricity-bill busting solar power system.

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More Solar Panels For City Of South Perth

July 2, 2021 2021-07-02T05:57:55 by Leave a Comment
City of South Perth solar installations

Four more City of South Perth council buildings have had solar panels installed, helping to further slash Council’s emissions and providing significant savings on energy costs.

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AGL Demerger “Green Lipstick On A Pig”

July 1, 2021 2021-07-01T08:08:09 by 3 Comments
AGL Demerger

Greenpeace Australia Pacific is again turning up the pressure on AGL after the company confirmed its intention to demerge.

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UK Brings Forward Coal Power’s Use By Date

July 1, 2021 2021-07-01T13:48:30 by 3 Comments
Coal power in the UK

It’s official – the UK Government is set on bringing forward a deadline to phase out coal power entirely from Great Britain’s energy system.

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850,000 Victorian Electricity Customers Paying Too Much For Power

June 30, 2021 2021-06-30T08:29:43 by 1 Comment
Electricity bills in Victoria

Victoria’s Essential Services Commission is encouraging households to contact their electricity retailer to ensure they are getting the best deal.

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Australia’s ClearVue Snags Another Solar Window Order

June 30, 2021 2021-06-30T07:21:43 by 4 Comments
ClearVue solar windows

Would you like windows on your home that generate electricity? A new order for ClearVue solar glass provides an indicator of what the technology costs.

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Tindo Solar Scores $1 Million In Government Cash

June 29, 2021 2021-08-02T14:55:20 by 1 Comment
Tindo Solar - new factory

Australian solar panel manufacturer, Tindo Solar, was one of the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund Round 2 grant recipients announced yesterday.

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Victorians Encouraged To Have Their Say On Reducing Gas Reliance

June 29, 2021 2024-10-02T12:58:30 by Leave a Comment
Gas Substitution Roadmap - Victoriap

Victoria’s Andrews Government is inviting the community, industry and business to provide their feedback on ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuel (aka “natural”) gas.

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