Renew 168 out now: Off-grid life, preparing for flooding, energy efficiency for renters, dehumidifier buyers guide, virtual power plants, crunch time on emissions, and much more!
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In Renew 168, we look at going off-grid, as well as preparing your home for future floods. Plus, we take a quick look at virtual power plants; examine energy efficiency for renters; look at whether the world really is becoming more sustainable; check out electric watercraft; check out a gas-to-electric home conversion; and learn about making the perfect compost. And much more!
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Preparing homes and towns for floods
For those in flood-prone areas, preparing your home for a flood isn’t just smart; it’s essential. Without it, recovering from flood damage can be slow and difficult. But with the right retrofits, and an understanding of flood policy and insurance in Australia, damage can be minimised, and life can return to normal more quickly.
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Energy costs, climate impacts and quality of life
Alan Pears brings us the latest news and analysis from the energy sector.
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Product profile: Smart, simple hot water
Commercial vehicles are a big contributor to Australia’s greenhouse emissions, but slowly we are seeing more affordable light commercial EVs entering the market here.
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