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How getting landlords into (heat pump) hot water can get tenants out of high gas bills
To motivate landlords to install energy efficient, electric hot water systems, we must speak to them as investors. Fortunately, there is an investment motivation ready-to-hand and relatively straightforward to introduce.Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing
One local council votes to oppose solar projects proposed for “irrigated or irrigable” land. It’s the latest example of local governments flexing their muscle.
Network giant uses contentious new transmission line to boost regional mobile coverage
Network giant integrates vital telecommunications equipment directly onto the huge powerlines that make up a major new transmission link.
The fertiliser gap is Australia’s next supply chain crisis. With low cost renewables, it doesn’t have to be
Australia’s dependence on imports for nitrogen fertiliser leaves the farming sector exposed to supply disruption and price spikes. Given Australia’s ample low-cost renewable resources, this is unnecessary.Commentary

How getting landlords into (heat pump) hot water can get tenants out of high gas bills
To motivate landlords to install energy efficient, electric hot water systems, we must speak to them as investors. Fortunately, there is an investment motivation ready-to-hand and relatively straightforward to introduce.
The fertiliser gap is Australia’s next supply chain crisis. With low cost renewables, it doesn’t have to be
Australia’s dependence on imports for nitrogen fertiliser leaves the farming sector exposed to supply disruption and price spikes. Given Australia’s ample low-cost renewable resources, this is unnecessary.Policy & Planning

Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing
One local council votes to oppose solar projects proposed for “irrigated or irrigable” land. It’s the latest example of local governments flexing their muscle.Interactive Maps
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