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Commentary

How to save business billions, without cutting renewable jobs
It’s in Australia’s interests not to be left behind in the growth industries of the future – and those include renewable energy.
Suzanne Benn and Patrick Crittenden

Feb 26, 2014

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Masdar, Abu Dhabi and the future of our global energy system
Abu Dhabi’s ventures into sustainability are built on oil riches, which the country is not prepared to give up – a hypocrisy shared by many other nations.
Karel Beckman

Feb 7, 2014

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10 US cities making massive emissions cuts through energy efficiency
Building emissions cause local air quality issues, threatening public health, but are also responsible for pouring out 40% of US emissions.
Silvio Marcacci

Jan 31, 2014

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False enemies: emission reductions, renewables, and efficiency
The EU’s new targets for 2030 are only for emissions trading. Craig Morris argues that renewables and efficiency have to be included to see progress.
Craig Morris

Jan 31, 2014

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Why is electricity consumption decreasing in Australia?
What is causing lower electricity demand? Break down the reduction in demand and you’ll find price matters.
Hugh Saddler

Jan 2, 2014

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Hanukkah: The festival of energy efficient lighting
World’s first solar-powered menorah reinforces the idea that Hanukkah is a celebration of renewable fuels and/or burning them very, very efficiently.
Joe Romm

Nov 28, 2013

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Victoria’s environment fail: Audits reveal broken promises, green decline
Reports highlight declining health of Victorian environment, and pattern of broken green policy promises under the state Coalition government.
Emma Fitzpatrick & Sophie Vorrath

Nov 28, 2013

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Should you be afraid of your smart meter?
As smart meters proliferate, concerns are arising that they could affect people’s privacy or health. But is there any evidence to support these concerns?
Jeff Spross

Oct 31, 2013

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7 stunning passive houses (that won’t cost much to heat this northern winter)
Passive houses are not just energy efficient, they can be stunning pieces of architecture too!
Lindsay Wilson

Oct 28, 2013

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‘Hidden fuel’ worth hundreds of billions: IEA’s new energy focus
Could the most obvious future energy choice be the fuel we don’t use? The IEA’s inaugural Energy Efficiency Market Report reveals a market with investment levels on par with fossil fuels and renewables, and begs the question: should energy efficiency be considered the world’s ‘hidden fuel’ or ‘first fuel’?
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 17, 2013

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Energy efficiency saves Sydney commercial landlords $25m a year
Data from City of Sydney’s Better Buildings Partnership shows energy efficiency is producing big savings for commercial property landlords.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 18, 2013

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What I learned building my energy efficient dream home
The average family home in the US generates more than 160,000 pounds of greenhouse gasses a year. Does building an energy efficient house pay off?
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Sep 18, 2013

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