The Federal Government is claiming a win in the war against climate change, with new figures showing greenhouse gas emissions are down. But some experts have suggested the decrease is nothing to do with federal policy. Some are even suggesting emissions aren’t down at all. Down 3% in the Year to June 2020 The quarterly…
It’s no secret that we need to find new ways to keep up with our ever-growing energy needs. As populations and civilisations grow, so does their energy consumption. Unfortunately, we’ve been heavily reliant on fossil fuels for a long time, but these are a finite resource. With climate change becoming a bigger issue too, there…
In a move that will be music to the ears of reputable solar retailers as well as families across Australia, the Clean Energy Regulator has announced it’s developing a national Solar Panel Serial Ledger. Supporting the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) is designed to help increase the uptake of solar…
The Climate Council has recently published a report identifying 12 clean energy policy areas that could provide a huge boost to not just the environment, but also the economy and jobs market. The report suggests that the number of Queenslanders working in the clean energy sector could quadruple in the next 3 years, effectively opening…
According to Review Economy, the Queensland Conservation Council believes the state could be 100% powered by renewable energy within 15 years. The study commissioned Green Energy Markets to conduct the research, which found that it was quite feasible for Queensland to have an energy supply powered solely by green energy by 2035 What did the…
Queensland treasurer Cameron Dick has announced a $1bn economic stimulus package in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Half of that money is to be placed in a clean energy fund to encourage a range of publicly owned solar and wind projects. In line with the recent announcement to establish three renewable energy zones across…
Australian supermarket giant Coles has continued leading the way for reducing carbon emissions, thanks to a new deal signed with clean energy retailer CleanCo.The new deal will see 400 GWh of solar and wind energy delivered to power Coles’ retail operations in Queensland and signals a continued shift towards large companies embracing renewable energy. What…
The Queensland Government has this week released figures that show the Sunshine State now has some of the best solar energy penetration in the world. In fact, one in three homes and businesses across Queensland are now equipped to generate solar energy. With lofty targets of having a million homes with solar panels, we’re not…
It seems like there’s nothing you can’t do with smart home devices now. Everything from lights to speakers to cooking utensils, there seems to be a smart solution for everything. These handy devices operate by voice command, or sometimes the push of a button. Either way, they’re extremely easy to use and heaps of fun.…
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has recently announced a massive increase in the Solar Panel Validation (SPV) program. Designed to ensure more high-quality solar panels in the Australian market, this increase is great news for all reputable solar installation experts on the Sunshine Coast and beyond. It’s also providing plenty of benefits for Aussie homeowners.…