Water saving
Nurturing your native garden
Just how much maintenance do you need in a native garden? Robyn Deed gets some tips from landscaper Haydn Barling on how to sustain a beautiful, biodiverse garden in the suburbs.
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Electric vehicles
Going electric: e-bike case studies
A selection of e-bike case studies that accompany our e-bike buyers guide in Renew 151.
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Community
What is ethical investing?
Ethical investing is booming. But there are important questions potential investors should ask before jumping aboard, explains Sophie Weiner.
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Renewable grid
Transition delayed
A recent plan by the energy market operator shows that a 90% renewable grid is entirely feasible. But there are roadblocks delaying the transition. Andrew Reddaway analyses the plan and issues.
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Efficient homes
Keeping the smoke out
How does having a very airtight home impact on smoke infiltration? Cameron Munro and Joel Seagren present results from monitoring Passive House and ‘leaky’ homes this summer.
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Solar & batteries
Powering Indigenous communities with renewables
Many remote communities rely on polluting and expensive diesel generation. Jodie Lea Martire seeks out the Indigenous entrepreneurs and partnerships driving a more equitable renewable approach.
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Renewable grid
Goodbye to Bass Strait gas
After 55 years, Bass Strait gas output is running down. Are you ready, asks Tim Forcey?
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News & events
Renew magazine’s COVID-19 update
We hope all our readers are staying safe and as comfortable as possible. Things are changing rapidly, but the team at Renew is grateful to report that our operations are fairly normal.
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News & events
Renew 151: energy transition special out now
Renewable energy can be beautiful: see how in our Renew 151, our energy transition special, on news stands and in our webshop now.
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Solar & batteries
Solar spring clean
Solar panels are largely a set-and-forget technology, but the occasional bit of maintenance can keep them performing at their peak. Lance Turner looks at what’s involved.
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Solar & batteries
New battery installation rules
If you’re planning a battery or you already have one, the new rules on where batteries can be located and who can work on them may affect you. Renew’s Andrew Reddaway explains what’s changed.
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