A program in the ACT will help clubs reduce not only their emissions and energy bills, but also reliance on revenue from gaming machines. [Read more…]
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Reduce Gas Use For Ukraine!
Do you want to weaken Putin’s hand while making European nations more willing and able to cope with disruptions in their energy supply?
Of course you do! One simple way to help Ukraine is to stop using gas.
You can start immediately. [Read more…]
CDSCC Solar Energy Project Update
A solar power project for the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) at Tidbinbilla in the ACT appears to be (very slowly) moving ahead. [Read more…]
Is Solar Still Worth It – If You Are Single?
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…]
Solar Panels On A South Facing Roof Can Pay Anywhere In Australia
TLDR: Can you put solar panels facing south in Australia? Hell yeah!
In 2010, when Australian rooftop solar power really started to take off, nearly every Australian solar system faced north to maximise energy yield. But today, on an unshaded roof, panels facing any direction can pay for themselves. This includes the ‘worst’ direction: south. [Read more…]
sonnenBatterie Evo. Finally! A Decent Battery From sonnen.
The sonnenBatterie Evo. You could install it in the middle of a field – but think of the voltage-rise!
Just the other day, Finn was having a whinge about sonnen batteries. He mentioned a few problems the current sonnenBatterie Eco has: [Read more…]
75% of Home Batteries Faulty In Long Term Battery Testing
Canberra Battery Test Centre just released Report #11 describing its third round of battery testing and the results.
I’ll give details below but, if you want a quick overview, I can tell you the new batteries didn’t do well. Only 2 of the 8 battery brands tested worked as they were supposed to. The rest had problems that ranged from temporary breakdowns to complete failure. [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…]
Expensive And Cheapest Electricity Plans For Solar Owners Compared
The electricity plan Australian solar owners choose can make a big difference to the financial benefits they enjoy. On the wrong plan, the difference over a few years could translate to thousands of dollars in missed savings. [Read more…]
Air Conditioners Will Heat Your Home Cheaper Than Gas. Here’s Why.
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. [Read more…]
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