Environment
App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables
2 April
Software that could warn farmers if they were being short-changed by renewable energy proposals could be available sooner after a $500,000 investment in the technology. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency announced the investment to fast-track...[Read More]
Considerations with ESG investments – what you need to know
27 March
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]
Household solar panels create a ‘worry’ for energy boss
26 February
Australia is leading the solar race worldwide thanks to widespread adoption of rooftop panels but the asset could present a serious challenge to the national grid in the short-term, a leading energy regulator has warned. Australian Energy Market...[Read More]
Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests
12 February
Some small cars have a surprisingly big thirst for fuel, with the latest vehicle road tests showing three popular hatchbacks exceeded their advertised petrol consumption by more than 20 per cent. One popular model consumed 35 per cent more petrol...[Read More]
Ways for consumers to put the ‘sun tax’ in the shade
22 January
For those who can afford it, adding a battery could beat the “sun tax” that will further deplete the once-generous rate of return for rooftop solar pioneers. A third of Australia’s households have rooftop solar and almost three quarters of the...[Read More]
Exhausted: Australia lags Europe, US on car pollution
11 December
Australians drive some of the dirtiest vehicles in the world, according to a transport study, which found cars Down Under produce more pollution than vehicles in Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria, among others. But the National Transport Commission...[Read More]
Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer
30 October
Air conditioners could be ‘packing’ an energy-saving secret in future after an Australian research breakthrough involving waste material and static electricity. RMIT University announced the discovery on Tuesday, which researchers say could make...[Read More]
Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock
30 October
Rolling out nuclear power plants in Australia could add $1000 a year to household electricity bills, according to energy experts, and regulators should focus on lower cost, renewable power. The warning has been issued at a Smart Energy Council event...[Read More]
Time running out for Australian hydrogen, green iron
16 October
Time is running out for investors in genuine clean industries, but a time-stamp for green hydrogen could track production down to the hour to prove its credentials, an inquiry has been told. Proposed Future Made in Australia laws being considered by...[Read More]
Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides
9 October
Hybrid cars will no longer qualify as “green” vehicles on Uber’s rideshare service in Australia after the tech giant announced changes to prioritise electric cars on its platform. Uber executives announced the changes at a London event on...[Read More]
Making the Most of Your Solar Panels
29 August
Solar energy offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution to powering your home, 12-volt setup, or caravan. The benefits of harnessing the sun’s energy are substantial, ranging from reduced electricity bills to minimising your carbon...[Read More]
Local champions no small potato in net zero transition
27 March
Tonnes of potatoes boiled with recycled heat, milk and cheese waste transformed into fuel and timber milled with the power of the sun. That is how food producers and major industries across regional Australia are taking small steps towards...[Read More]
Google links solar farm deal to help big data go green
20 December
A business-critical data centre specialist and a global renewable energy provider are teaming up with tech giant Google to build new generation capacity in Australia’s energy grid. Data centre firm AirTrunk, Swedish energy giant OX2 and Google on...[Read More]
Nature repair bill passes after Greens agree to deal
6 December
Land owners will be able to be paid to improve the environment on their properties after the Greens struck a deal with the government on its proposed nature repair market. Under the scheme, which passed the Senate on Tuesday, businesses and...[Read More]
Asia’s biggest battery will power Australian homes
11 October
More than one million Australian households will be powered by one of the world’s largest battery systems after the government approved a new renewable energy hub. The battery will be located in Melbourne suburb of Plumpton, where it will store...[Read More]