Renew Issue 147: contents

Renew Issue 147: contents

Renew 147 is our energy efficiency special. We dig deep into energy use averages and trends in different states of Australia, plus we go beyond the 'average', with six case studies from households in different climates. Our first-ever draught sealing buyers guide gets into the nitty gritty of where the gaps are in your home and how to seal them up. Plus we look at when condensation can be a problem and what can be done about it; provide a mini buyers guide to mechanical ventilation with heat recovery; look at the impact of ‘always on’ loads in the home;

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Renew Issue 146

Renew Issue 146

Renew 146 is our DIY and sustainable cooling special. We’ve got 8 useful DIY projects: from the beauty of visible mending that helps avoid textile waste, to getting waterwise with a no-dig garden bed, through to improving home efficiency by insulating a garage door. Our first-ever cooling buyers guide gives you all the info you need on effective shading, ventilation, fans and efficient air conditioning for both renters and homeowners. Plus we look inside the inspiring Desert Rose cooling-optimised home, present electric scooter options, explain the issues with solar and voltage rise, look at how solar can work on a shady

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Renew Issue 145

Renew Issue 145

Renew 145 is our water saving special. Read all about rainwater tank options in our Rainwater Tank Buyers Guide. The lovely passionfruit vine-covered rainwater tank featured on our cover demonstrates that even dense inner-city houses can easily hold back most of their stormwater runoff—saving water, cooling cities, reducing flooding problems and protecting rivers. Our special feature includes many case studies of rainwater tank use, larger-scale stormwater projects, beautiful wetlands and waterwise gardens. Plus we examine the regulations around solar upgrades, look at where the energy storage market is at, update on electric vehicle options in Australia and follow several

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