Renew 169 out now: home energy ratings disclosure, public EV charging, sustainable rail networks, the blue economy, nuclear and renewables myths, and much more!
In Renew 169, we tackle nuclear, sustainable rail systems, the blue economy, and everything in between. We deep dive with Andy McCarthy who against all odds built the hugely successful Gippsland Solar in the heart of Victoria’s Coal Country, at a time when community opinion of renewables was less than favourable. We learn about the national Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework, requiring property owners to disclose their property’s energy and thermal performance at point of sale or lease. And EV expert Bryce Gaton tells us what the current situation is for public EV charging stations across Australia. Plus, Lance Turner kicks off our new “Home Electrification” series with the story of his DIY reverse cycle air conditioner installation. And much more!
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Policy
Data in the city and the invisible impact of the cloud
As AI and cloud computing drive a boom in data centre construction, Australia faces growing questions about how these energy-hungry facilities will affect electricity demand, local communities and the transition to net zero. Mia-Francesca Jones examines the trade-offs—and asks whether Australia can build the cloud more sustainably.
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Products
Product profile: Tiny homes your way
One of the many advantages of a tiny home is their flexibility; being able to configure one online, and see the actual cost in real time, is a great idea that many more tiny home suppliers need to adopt.
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Pears Report
Signals of change
From global risk assessments and climate adaptation to the complexities of ‘free’ electricity offers, Alan Pears looks at some of the forces driving change in Australia’s economy and energy system.
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