Sustainable tech Archives

Small loads that add up

In our hyper-connected world, we rely on a range of devices that are always on, like internet modems and routers, and NBN boxes. But how much of a problem is that for energy usage?

Efficient homes

Unravelling home energy use across Australia

If asked what’s the biggest energy user in Australia, many people would likely say ‘air conditioning in summer’. But they’d be wrong. Paul Ryan and Alan Pears dig deeper into energy use averages and trends.

Solar & batteries

Making kerosene history Pay-As-You-Go solar energy

While the western world takes electricity access for granted, a large part of the world has no such luxuries. But that is changing. Renew’s Harry Andrews explains.

Efficient homes

Condensation management

It’s important to consider both ventilation and moisture control in order to avoid condensation problems. Jenny Edwards recommends a holistic approach.

Electric vehicles

EVs everywhere, and not just cars!

The move to electric transport, in all its forms, is now well under way and 2019 is shaping up to be a very exciting year indeed. Bryce Gaton explains.

Member profile

Member profile: Campaigning for change in the west

We talk to Jenita Enevoldsen, Renew member, Perth branch co-convenor, and environmental campaigner, about what drives her.

Efficient homes

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.

Building materials

Energy-efficient stained glass

Vicky Grosser shows how it is possible to reuse old materials like stained glass in a new energy-efficient build.

Policy

Load 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.

News & events

Renew mag: energy efficiency special

Find all the info you need to beat the chills in the draught sealing buyers guide in the latest issue of Renew magazine.

Buyers guides

A draught sealing buyers guide

Draughts can make your home far less comfortable than it needs to be, particularly in winter. Sealing them up is one of the simplest things to do for an energy-efficient home. Find out where the gaps are and how to fix them in our first-ever draught sealing buyers guide.

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