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Coal

How energy efficiency will reshape power markets
The impact of new highly efficient fridges and washing machines, zero carbon homes and LED lighting will likely reshape the global energy markets, Citigroup says, removing pricing power from fossil fuel plants.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 24, 2016

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Smart Energy

Lumenaza aims to connect 1.4m solar households with regional market
A new software platform in Germany lets utilities buy and sell “regional electricity” by connecting up small producers with consumers.
Sonja van Renssen

Nov 15, 2016

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Smart Energy

NSW moves to top of class on energy efficiency
NSW government’s draft energy plans take an ambitious, integrated approach to both renewables and energy efficiency – and that’s a big deal for two major reasons.
Luke Menzel

Nov 9, 2016

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Smart Energy

Data mining tech wins the day at Melbourne “Energy Hack”
A software platform that mines data and uses machine learning to boost household energy efficiency has taken out top honours at Energy Hack 2016 – a two-day energy and technology brainstorm held in Melbourne over the weekend.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 24, 2016

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Smart Energy

Space heating and cooling our homes – time for a rethink?
With space heating beginning to look like a high carbon option, can ‘person’ heating make a comeback? Developments in radiant heating technology suggest it can.
Dave Southgate

Oct 12, 2016

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Smart Energy

“Internet of Energy” start-up named as Australian Tech Comp winner
Two Australian innovators – Wattwatchers and Independent Products – named as finalists in Australian Technology Comp.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 7, 2016

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Solar

City of Port Phillip adds 172kW rooftop solar at St Kilda HQ
City of Port Phillip to save $44,000/year on electricity costs with installation of 172kW solar on the roof of St Kilda Town Hall.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 16, 2016

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Smart Energy

Vic govt reboots Green Buildings scheme, using funds from Green Bonds
Award-winning state green building program scrapped by Victoria’s former Coalition government, has been reinstated by Labor with a $33m investment over two years to cut building energy consumption and emissions.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 22, 2016

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Smart Energy

Sydney Opera House to go carbon neutral by 2023
Sydney Opera House’s new Environmental Sustainability Plan aims to cut total energy use by 20% and boost recycling to 85% by 2023.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 1, 2016

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Australia in reverse on energy efficiency, says new global report
Report finds Australia going backwards in energy efficiency, due to particularly poor performance in transport and industry.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 21, 2016

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Smart Energy

Smart meter guru to head up “internet of things” expansion
Sydney-based energy data company Wattwatchers has appointed a 10-year veteran of world’s biggest smart meter company as new managing director.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 15, 2016

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Welcome to Tesla Town: the new Melbourne suburb with a Powerwall in every home
Homes in Glenvill’s new-build Melbourne development, YarraBend, will have rooftop solar and Tesla Powerwall battery storage as standard features. Is this the new normal for suburbs of the future?
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 15, 2016

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