energy efficiency Archives - Page 5 of 18 - Renew Economy

Smart Energy

Even with rooftop solar boom, households are paying dearly for what lies beneath
Australians have led the world in solar installations on their rooftops, but lag way behind in terms of what they do under the roof. And it’s costing them dearly.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 2, 2020

0
Markets

Victoria energy efficiency market rides wave of optimism, NSW hopes to follow
After an eye-watering rally, VEEC market settles in mid $30s awaiting government’s response. Meanwhile, a waiting game of sorts is also playing out north of the border.
Marco Stella

Mar 3, 2020

0
Smart Energy

Energy efficiency vs under-consuming – the difference can be deadly
The easiest way to reduce your electricity bill is to reduce your consumption. But what if switching off could be a lethal decision?
Fiona Murphy

Feb 27, 2020

0
Solar

Solar has smashed the centralised energy model, but can it bridge the social divide?
As rooftop solar booms in Australia, a closer look at the distribution of “prosumers” across the network reveals emerging inequalities that must be addressed.
Elise Wood

Feb 26, 2020

0
Solar

Stockland taps CEFC finance to ramp up solar, battery, efficiency roll-out
Australian property group set to roll out another 11MW commercial solar, this time across its logistics business, with help of $75m CEFC senior debt facility.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 8, 2020

0
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

1
Smart Energy

Slow progress on energy efficiency puts climate targets at risk, misses $2.6 trillion of benefits
International Energy Agency says global primary energy intensity improved by only 1.2% in 2018 – the slowest rate since the start of the decade.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 5, 2019

0
Experts want air-con “clunkers” replaced to soften Victoria demand peaks, cut bills
Industry body calls for more support to replace air conditioner “clunkers” as Victoria hails successes of energy efficiency scheme
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 4, 2019

4
Electric Vehicles

Is an electric vehicle with 1600km possible? This startup thinks so
The reincarnated Aptera startup plans an all-electric vehicle with 1,600km range – but how will it achieve this?
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 31, 2019

0
Policy & Planning

ACT unveils scheme to encourage households to quit gas
ACT energy efficiency scheme expanded to support a transition away from gas, as ACT Government targets next stage of emissions reductions.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 16, 2019

0
Markets

Energy Efficiency Market Report: VEEC rallies, NSW stays put
VEEC submissions grew sharply across May, perhaps due to backlogged supply, or to solar installs hitting a government wall. In NSW, ESC pricing remained stubbournly stable.
Marco Stella

Aug 5, 2019

0
Smart Energy

The real energy revolution is happening in our homes
To make energy more affordable and future-proof our grid, we must better coordinate rooftop solar, batteries and other devices owned by consumers.
Darren Miller

Jun 24, 2019

0