Resource Efficiency Archives - Page 5 of 26 - Renew Economy

How energy ministers stuffed up the shift to smart appliances, including your air-con
The decision by Australia’s energy ministers to adopt a single standard is bad news for your air-con, pool pump and even your EV charger.
Dr Gabrielle Kuiper and Dr Martin Gill

Aug 5, 2021

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Bitcoin alternatives could be answer to energy-guzzling cryptocurrencies
There are many new forms of cryptocurrency, collectively termed “altcoins”, which are far greener than bitcoin – and to which investors are now turning.
The Conversation

Jul 13, 2021

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Battery

Battery recycling plant starts “shredding” in Germany, using Australian technology
ASX-listed Neometals launches lithium-ion battery recycling demonstration plant in Hilchenbach, in joint venture with German company.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 6, 2021

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Explainer: How to cut home emissions and power bills by fixing leaks and insulation
Australian homes are so inefficient and so leaky they are described as “glorified tents”. There’s a simple way to cut emissions and power power bills.
Tim Forcey

May 31, 2021

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Explainer: How electric induction cookers work and why they clear the air
If you aren’t burning gas in your home for space or water heating, there might be one gas user left in your home: the cooktop.
Tim Forcey

May 30, 2021

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Solar

Australia’s first solar panel recycling plant swings into action
Video footage posted on LinkedIn this week shows Lotus Energy’s Melbourne solar panel recycling plant in action – is it Australia’s first?
Sophie Vorrath

May 7, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

Renewable revolution will drive demand for critical minerals
A new report highlights some emerging but manageable challenges behind the critical minerals required to replace fossil fuels.
Ketan Joshi

May 5, 2021

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Markets

Australia’s largest energy efficiency market hits new price high, from shaky ground
Energy efficiency certificate markets dried up in March and April, and the price again began to climb to a high just above $60.
Marco Stella

May 5, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Bitcoin mining to consume more electricity than whole of Australia by 2024
Researchers warn bitcoin mining could undermine efforts to reach global climate targets, with electricity consumption expected to surpass that of Australia.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 7, 2021

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Smart Energy

Yallourn exit could be fully offset by energy efficient Victorian homes
New calculations show the 2028 exit of Yallourn from Victoria’s electricity mix could be fully offset by home energy saving measures recently funded by the state government.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 10, 2021

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Policy & Planning

How an Australian biochar start-up inspired Microsoft’s negative carbon plan
“Like putting coal back in the ground”. A small Australian biochar start-up is playing a key role helping global giants like Microsoft eliminate emissions.
James Fernyhough

Mar 5, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Environmental collapse: It’s time economists put the planet on their balance sheets
Planet’s natural systems are on the verge of breakdown, after being ignored by economic theory and policies. That must change.
David Shearman

Feb 28, 2021

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