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Powering Communities Program Grant Winners Announced

Powering Communities Program grants

Hundreds of Australian community groups have scored federal government cash for energy efficiency projects, including solar panel and battery installations. [Read more…]

Is Solar Still Worth It – If You Are Single?

Solar panels for single-person households - are they still worth it?

I’m So Lonely!  Will Solar Panels Fill The Aching Void In My Heart?  And Do I Have To Pay Them Folding Money?

If you ask me,

“Hey Ronald, should I get solar power?”

My answer will be, [Read more…]

Tesla Taps Australia’s Liontown For Lithium Supply

Liontown's Tesla lithium deal

Tesla has joined LG Energy Solution in jumping on board the lithium train to Australia’s Liontown. [Read more…]

Albanese Spruiks Powering Australia Plan In Press Club Speech

Anthony Albanese - Labor and renewable energy

Australia’s best days are ahead of us said Labor Leader Anthony Albanese in his National Press Club speech and Q&A yesterday that covered everything from rats (the test kind) to renewable energy. [Read more…]

Australian Firm Aims For Cleaner Cremation With Green Hydrogen

Cremation with green hydrogen

As more Australians look to lowering their carbon footprint in death as in life, renewables-based hydrogen could play a role. [Read more…]

Big Bucks For Big Batteries In Australia

Grid scale battery funding - ARENA

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $100 million competitive funding round for grid scale batteries. [Read more…]

Top 10 Electric Car Myths Busted

Some people have strange ideas about electric cars. 

I know because they’ve been kind enough to share them.  I’ve collected so many I’ve made a Top 10 list.   

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Solar Gardens And Community Batteries: What Australians Think

Solar gardens and community batteries

A new survey report reveals Australian energy consumer attitudes towards community-based forms of electricity generation and storage. [Read more…]

COP26: Australia Stupid Not To Join Global Methane Pledge

Global Methane Pledge - Australia

Last week at the COP26 in Glasgow, more than 100 nations took the Global Methane Pledge and committed to reducing emissions of this dangerous greenhouse gas 30% by 2030.  It was a shining moment in history as the world’s people came together to act for the common good.

When I say “the people of the world”, I actually don’t mean all of them. [Read more…]

Electric Cars Vs Petrol Cars: How Much Can You Save?

The next new car you buy should be electric. 

I’m serious about this.  I’m willing to include fuel-efficient hybrids in my advice for now, but anyone who’s not in the habit of chucking laps around the Strzelecki Desert should consider an all-electric car next time they’re looking to buy a new vehicle or a pricey second hand one. [Read more…]

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