... Michael Mobbs, creator of the remarkable Sustainable House in Chippendale, which has had over 19,000 visitors. His compact, solar-powered terrace house has become a prototype sustainable house because it saves over 100,000 litres of water a year through ...
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... Strickland, from Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island, off the coast of Queensland. They participated in the Federal Government's Solar Cities program, which encourages people to change their energy consumption behaviour. The Stricklands have painted the roof ...
... see what rebates are still on offer in your state. It varies depending on your location, but there are still rebates for solar hot water, for replacing an electrical hot water system and for purchasing an LPG gas vehicle. Some states offer water tank ...
... the purchase of five-star-rated, environmentally friendly products such as greywater treatment systems, rainwater tanks, solar hot water systems, insulation and double glazing. Green loans are usually cheaper than personal loans. In Community First's ...
Which country managed to produce 50% of its electricity needs from solar over two consecutive days recently? The answer might surprise you because it isn't a particularly sunny country. It's Germany. Germany has thrown its weight behind solar power ...
If you are thinking of installing a solar or heat-pump hot water system don't forget the federal government might be able to chip in. Under the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme - Solar Hot Water Rebate (REBS), eligible households can claim a rebate ...
... environmental credentials. Some funds management groups, such as the "dark green" Australian Ethical, seek out and invest in solar, geothermal and wind power companies, as well as recycling and bicycle companies. But while these funds are doing good ...
... in rooms, providing a mix of convective and radiant heat. They are usually gas fired but can use a wood-fired heater or solar systems. The next most efficient central heating systems with low running costs and greenhouse gas emissions are high efficiency ...
... were about small behavioural changes that are cheap and easy to do, she encouraged me to think big picture too. Putting solar panels on our roof, setting up a greywater system and buying energy-efficient products are the most effective ways to save a ...
Over the past three years Australians have put more than 100,000 solar panel units on their rooftops and installed 135,000 new solar hot water systems, according to Penny Wong, minister for climate change and energy efficiency. The federal government ...
