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Policy & Planning

In the absence of national leadership, cities are driving climate policy
Imagine a future in which every one of Australia’s 537 local government areas, achieve net zero greenhouse emissions. It might sound like a pipe dream, but it could be closer than you think.
Lesley Hughes

Jul 19, 2017

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Commentary

Energy Efficiency market report: Predictably unpredictable
Things are becoming predictable in the Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificate market, even if that is supply side’s ability to surprise. Meanwhile, in NSW, a stunning development.
Marco Stella

Jul 5, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

NAB, CEFC extend green loan scheme as farmers flock to solar, efficiency
CEFC commits a further $180m to extend NAB Energy Efficient Bonus program, after huge success with Australian farmers.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 8, 2017

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Maximising local benefits from uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency
Work on regional plans for 100 per cent renewable energy highlight importance of storage to soak up daytime supply, and the need to reduce night-time loads and shift them to the day.
Rob Passey and Ben Elliston

May 18, 2017

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Commentary

ANU breakthrough: Butterfly effect could boost solar cell efficiency
ANU researchers develop butterfly wing-inspired nano-technology that could improve the efficiency of solar cells.
Sophie Vorrath

May 17, 2017

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Smart Energy

Energy efficiency market steady amid talk of cheaper lighting options
Having lost ground early in the month, March energy efficiency market prices were stable, amid talk of cheaper forms of commercial lighting.
Marco Stella

Apr 5, 2017

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Smart Energy

CEFC backs 300 new solar powered low-income homes for Sydney
Another 300 solar powered, energy efficient low-income homes to be built in Sydney, backed by $130m from Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 10, 2017

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Smart Energy

CEFC tips $100m into AMP Capital green building fund
CEFC invests $100m in AMP Capital fund that aims to make its portfolio of Australian buildings net zero emissions by 2030.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 8, 2017

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Smart Energy

Museums Victoria to slash energy costs by one-third with co-gen, efficiency
Siemens to install co-gen, energy and water efficient technology in $11m state government-backed Museums Victoria upgrade.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 3, 2017

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Smart Energy

CSIRO hails “revolutionary” energy efficiency technology with WA start-up
Fremantle-based Ecocentric Energy joins forces with CSIRO to fast-track commercialisation of “electrical fingerprint” technology.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 15, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

A leap ahead for energy efficient homes in Australia
How Australia’s widespread adoption of Energy Scores holds important lessons for the U.S. residential housing market.
Iain Campbell

Jan 20, 2017

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Smart Energy

Hazelwood closure to cost the same as one inefficient lightbulb
How much will the Hazelwood coal power plant closure really cost you? Let’s shed some (energy efficient) light on the matter.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 16, 2016

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