“It’s too hot to stay home this summer!” say Aussies
As predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology, large areas of Australia have seen severe spikes in temperatures and extreme heatwave conditions this week.
Read MoreAs predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology, large areas of Australia have seen severe spikes in temperatures and extreme heatwave conditions this week.
Read MoreEven though a new breed of electricity retailers are heating up the competition in the Australian energy market, NSW electricity customers are not taking advantage of the competitive deals available to them, according to the New South Wales Energy and Water Ombudsman, Janine Young.
Read MoreAustralian households with government accredited GreenPower energy plans are being urged to review their power plans, as news that higher prices on renewable energy have come into effect from 1st January 2016.
Read MoreOrigin Energy has sealed a deal with Tesla to become one of the first Australian suppliers of its Powerwall battery, a sleek, wall mounted unit launched in May this year, smh.com.au reported.
Read MoreWhile experts have described 2015’s projected 0.6% dip in greenhouse gas emissions as great news, smh.com.au reported it is likely to be a temporary trend. The website said the decline - the first in a year when the world was not in recession - is due to a push toward cleaner energy sources, like solar and wind power.
Read MoreSummer has officially begun and if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to get your summer home cooling plans into action. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, this December nighttime temperatures across the country are expected to be warmer and if you live in Southern Australia, overall it will be a hotter month than average.
Read MoreGoogle’s goal of being 100% reliant on renewable energy is closer than ever, with the announcement of plans to buy 842 megawatts of solar and wind electricity, ninemsn reported.
Read MoreSydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore is pushing for more action on climate change from federal and state governments, according the The Courier Mail.
Read MoreAction on climate change is getting a serious push from the Greens who are calling for the creation of a new government authority to help Australia reach a 90% target for clean energy by 2030.
Read MoreBrisbane and Gold Coast households are being urged to shop around for a better electricity dealafter Mozo research found the average household in these areas could save $288 on their annual electricity bill by switching providers.
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