energy, Tag

Electricity costs are constantly increasing. This article explains 10 top tips that are cost effective and practical.

How to save money by being more energy efficient, we look at various ways of reducing your energy bills and electricity consumption.

Solar Power systems installed at the home or office can reduce environmental impact. How solar panel systems work is described and how you and the environment benefit.

Windows, doors and other openings account for up to 40% of a buildings energy consumption in heating and cooling. This article explains what you can do to save money and be green.

Passive solar building design is explained and how passive solar principals are used to design green homes and buildings, and save you money.

Australia Institute says claim Australia is only responsible for 1.2% of emissions hides real contribution to climate crisis

From TechXplore by NYU Tandon School of Engineering Electric cars are an essential component of a lower-carbon future, but a new report from researchers at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering raises the specter...

Australia’s regional and global influence will not grow unless we are fair dinkum about acting on climate change

Environment groups fear possibly ‘weakened’ earthquake risk rules after report on Cuadrilla drilling

The Lane End House by PAD studio incorporates natural building material and sustainable solutions to increase energy-efficiency. The resulting design creates a passive home with a smaller environmental footprint and a focus...

Let’s go for an expansive renewable energy system, backed up with energy efficiency and energy storage, says David Blackburn. Plus Mike Ellwood on the integral fast reactor, and John Barstow on the case for keeping coal...

Researchers say boom in shale oil and gas major contributor to climate emergency

Several workers on nuclear plant have killed themselves or attempted to, says union

The UK’s first nuclear plant to be built since 1995 is expected to cost more than £20bn

MPs want mandatory climate reporting within three years to avoid risk to investments

Frank Bainimarama appeals to larger neighbour to ‘more fully appreciate’ climate risks and reduce carbon emissions

Appalachia’s main industry is dying and some workers are looking to a new economic promise after Trump’s proves empty

Supermarket’s freezers will help power 8,500 homes by matching defrost times to blackouts or surges in demand

Last week’s widespread disruption illuminated the brittle nature of our infrastructureNearly a million people without power; parts of the rail network crippled; Newcastle airport plunged into darkness; a hospital temporarily...

Minister says the debate is different this time around, but critics say it’s best left to experts rather than ‘energy illiterate MPs’

Works out how long an investment in an energy storage time shifting system would take to pay back in full. Such systems typically charge a battery during the off peak period and then discharge during the peak period, so saving...

Work out how much power your devices and appliances use with the total cost. Also shows how much standby/phantom power costs you. Helps you save money.

Helps you work out the running cost of electric based underfloor heating taking into account peak and off-peak electricity prices