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The New Energy Tech Consumer Code & The Battle To Purge ‘Interest Free Deals’ From Solar

solar code of conduct

The ‘CEC Approved Solar Retailer’ (ASR) scheme, a code of conduct for solar companies, may soon be obsolete. I think that’s a good thing.

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The Canberra Battery Test Centre’s 7th Report: 83% Faulty

Battery test winners

Good news!  The Canberra Battery Test Centre have released their 7th report.  I admit I’m a little behind in reporting this because it wasn’t released this month, or last month, or even the month before that.  It came out all the way back in September.  But it’s their fault I’m so late writing about it. 

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Scientists’ Plea: Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Australia by 2050

Australia - bushfires, emissions and climate change

Hundreds of scientists have called on the Morrison Government to develop science-informed policies to help combat climate change in an open letter published last night.

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Pandora Pledges More Solar Power

Pandora and solar energy

Jewellery manufacturer Pandora says it will make more use of solar power to help reach its new renewable energy and emissions reduction goals.

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More Media Pressure On The Fossil Fuel Industry

Superannuation and fossil fuels

An Australian superannuation fund takes out a full page print ad to push fossil fuel-free super, while a major media outlet says it will no longer take ad cash from fossil fuel companies.

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Tesla, Crap Customer Service And Australian Consumer Law

Tesla customer service and support

Tesla’s notorious customer support is on display again, with a Model S owner offered a repair bill of $4,000 for a headlamp that failed a little over two years after purchase.

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Solar Power At More NSW Hospitals

Solar energy - John Hunter Hospital

In New South Wales, another four hospitals are being funded by the Berejiklian Government for the installation of solar power systems.

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Big Solar + Battery Push For New Home Builds In SA

Solar and battery subsidy - South Australia

South Australia’s Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan is spruiking a new solar + battery deal for South Australians building homes. But is the “battery bonus” a good deal?

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More Victorian Hospitals Going Solar

East Gippsland Health Service - Solar Energy

East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) has recently had solar panels installed at Willaura Healthcare and PV installation at its Ararat campus starts very soon.

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Australian Renewable Energy Agency To Run Out Of Cash Soon

Australian Renewable Energy Agency

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will reportedly run out of money for new projects around the middle of this year. The Australia Institute says the organisation should be re-funded.

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