Rob Murray-Leach, Author at Renew Economy

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Smart Energy

Dramatic changes point to smarter use of energy
For decades, experts have said how we use energy is just as important as how we generate it. For decades, Australia has ignored the opportunities of energy efficiency.
Rob Murray-Leach

Nov 7, 2019

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Managing energy use is the key to transition to renewables
Other countries are delivering billions of dollars in savings on energy bills by managing how and when they use energy, but Australia has made almost no progress.
Rob Murray-Leach

Jun 12, 2019

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Smart Energy

Energy efficiency employs more people than coal, oil or gas: report
We know energy efficiency is the low-hanging fruit of emissions reduction and lower bills, but a new report shows it’s also a major job creator, with plenty more potential.
Rob Murray-Leach

Feb 8, 2019

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Storage

“This is huge” – rule changes to boost solar PV and batteries
AEMC rule changes would give consumers more control over the energy market, and reduce the ability of generators to exploit their market power. This could be a huge win.
Rob Murray-Leach

Jul 27, 2018

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Smart Energy

Energy efficiency: More popular than puppies… and coal
New survey reveals energy efficiency enjoys extremely high levels of public support. But that’s not why we should be embracing it.
Rob Murray-Leach

Apr 16, 2018

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Energy efficiency ‘single largest’ climate lever – why aren’t we pulling it?
IEA report says energy efficiency a huge investment opportunity, and growing rapidly, but must be ramped up to avoid dangerous climate change.
Rob Murray-Leach

Oct 12, 2016

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Smart Energy

Heavy weather and the transition to a 21st century energy system
While the physical storm has passed, we’re yet to emerge from the political tempest that’s followed.
Rob Murray-Leach

Oct 6, 2016

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Victorian Government

Victorian Budget misses key plank for energy efficiency
While the Budget made major spending commitments for transport, health, education and domestic violence, funding for clean energy was much more modest
Rob Murray-Leach

Apr 28, 2016

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Energy efficiency could save Australia billions… but that’s not news
Govt study shows national energy saving scheme could deliver up to $5.3bn in economic benefits, cut power bills by 10%. So where’s the fanfare?
Rob Murray-Leach

Jul 30, 2013

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Australia saddled with a Taj Mahal power network
Like a monument to extravagance, our National Electricity Market is plated with gold and marble that we just don’t need. And it’s costing consumers.
Rob Murray-Leach

Aug 9, 2012

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