Refuting myths about nuclear and renewable energy
There’s a lot of talk at present about nuclear energy being a strong contender in Australia’s energy market. But how much is political spin getting in the way of fact? Dr Mark Diesendorf unpacks some of the myths that are out there.
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Energy efficiency upgrade: case study
One of six case studies in Renew 147 highlighting how householders have tackled energy efficiency in their homes around Australia.
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Vicky Grosser shows how it is possible to reuse old materials like stained glass in a new energy-efficient build.
Read moreLoad shedding: coming to your area soon?
Why do grid outages occur, how are they managed and how is rooftop solar changing this? Renew's Andrew Reddaway looks at the issue of load shedding.
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Find all the info you need to beat the chills in the draught sealing buyers guide in the latest issue of Renew magazine.
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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 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 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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ReNew 144 is our smart homes special.
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ReNew 143 is our annual building materials special.
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