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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Goes Platinum

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre solar panels

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre’s sustainability street-cred gets another lift, going from gold to platinum in EarthCheck certification.

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Australia’s ClearVue Scores Solar Glass Order In Japan

ClearVue solar glass

ClearVue Technologies Limited has announced it has received an order for its solar glass product via ClearVue’s recently appointed Japanese distributor.

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Bundaberg Council Diverting Solar Panels From Landfill

Solar panel recycling in Bundaberg

Queensland’s Bundaberg Regional Council has introduced a hefty charge on disposing of unwanted solar panels at its waste facilities.

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How To Fix Crap Solar In Australia

Fixing crap solar in Australia

There are still far too many crap solar power system installations occurring and dodgy solar businesses operating in Australia – and the situation could be quite easily fixed says SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock.

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Kalgoorlie-Boulder School VPP Nearing Prime Time

Kalgoorlie Virtual Power Plant

Western Australia’s Education Minister was in Kalgoorlie yesterday officially launching the new Virtual Power Plant at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School.

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Electric Bus Build On Queensland’s Gold Coast

BusTech ZDI electric bus

Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government has announced 16 new electric buses will be built on the Gold Coast and the state’s first 100% electric bus depot is to be constructed.

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Woolworths Bricks – Solar Panels Included

Woolworths Bricks - solar panels

It’s been said we can’t consume our way to sustainability, but Woolworths is giving it a red-hot go with its new “most sustainably focused collectible”.

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Victorian Solar Homes Program Update

Solar Victoria

A solar battery rebate reduction is on the horizon and a ban on door-to-door sales (finally) kicks in very soon for the Victorian Solar Homes Program.

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Nillumbik Shire Rolls Out More Solar And EV Chargers 

Nillumbik solar installations

Victoria’s Nillumbik Shire Council has another two significant rooftop solar power systems up and running – including what it says is the largest installation in the local government area.

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Air Conditioners Will Heat Your Home Cheaper Than Gas. Here’s Why.

Reverse cycle air conditioner vs gas heating

The best way to heat your home is with a reverse cycle air conditioner.  This is true whether your goal is to save money or save the planet.  In this article, I’ll explain no matter how crap your air conditioner is, you’re likely to be financially better off using it for heat instead of gas.

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