When TV and movie characters get stuck in a blackout
A blackout is the worst. The nature of them means you’re always caught unawares. One minute you’re in the middle of cooking dinner, the next you’re padding around
July 2, 2015
Yearly Archives: 2015
6 things you don’t know about home energy (but probably should!)
At this time of year, we’re all looking for ways to cut down our home energy consumption so we can reduce the cost of our energy bills. Invariably,
June 29, 2015
The skinny on natural gas: Where it’s found and how it gets to you
When we talk about helping Aussies to save money on their energy, most people assume we just mean electricity because it’s one of the more common energy sources
June 25, 2015
Your guide to buying solar panels wisely
Solar energy is often touted, not just as a cost-efficient way to power everything from our homes to motor vehicles, but also the greener alternative to using coal
June 23, 2015
The need for speed: Japan’s magnetic levitation train
If you had the power to travel over 400 kilometres in less time than it takes to watch the nightly news – without using a single tank of
June 18, 2015
The 5 most sustainable cities in the world
When we think about environmentally sustainable cities we rarely think of a big, urban locations. With their suffocating car exhaust fumes, densely populated streets, and distinct lack of
June 16, 2015
Know the dangers of carbon monoxide this Winter
In the wake of last weekend’s tragic and devastating events, the loss of a young couple due to carbon monoxide inhalation, has rocked the community at large and
June 11, 2015
Australia’s solar powered city
Bundaberg – A name synonymous with rum and coke, but would you believe also the name of Australia’s most successful example of a city relying on solar energy
June 9, 2015
Greenlighting our streets
The start of April 2015 marked the installation of the 200,000th energy efficient LED streetlights changeover in Australia, with over 60 Australian councils coming together to commence one
June 4, 2015
A portable solar power socket that plugs into… a window?
Isn’t it great when new technology meets beautiful design? From a small tube that transforms into a fully functioning portable gas stove to 3D printer pens, we’ve come
June 1, 2015
When TV and movie characters get stuck in a blackout
A blackout is the worst. The nature of them means you’re always caught unawares. One minute you’re in the middle
July 2, 2015
6 things you don’t know about home energy (but probably should!)
At this time of year, we’re all looking for ways to cut down our home energy consumption so we can
June 29, 2015
The skinny on natural gas: Where it’s found and how it gets to you
When we talk about helping Aussies to save money on their energy, most people assume we just mean electricity because
June 25, 2015
Your guide to buying solar panels wisely
Solar energy is often touted, not just as a cost-efficient way to power everything from our homes to motor vehicles,
June 23, 2015
The need for speed: Japan’s magnetic levitation train
If you had the power to travel over 400 kilometres in less time than it takes to watch the nightly
June 18, 2015
The 5 most sustainable cities in the world
When we think about environmentally sustainable cities we rarely think of a big, urban locations. With their suffocating car exhaust
June 16, 2015
Know the dangers of carbon monoxide this Winter
In the wake of last weekend’s tragic and devastating events, the loss of a young couple due to carbon monoxide
June 11, 2015
Australia’s solar powered city
Bundaberg – A name synonymous with rum and coke, but would you believe also the name of Australia’s most successful
June 9, 2015
Greenlighting our streets
The start of April 2015 marked the installation of the 200,000th energy efficient LED streetlights changeover in Australia, with over
June 4, 2015
A portable solar power socket that plugs into… a window?
Isn’t it great when new technology meets beautiful design? From a small tube that transforms into a fully functioning portable
June 1, 2015
