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Hot water heat pumps

July 28, 2009

When it comes to heating water, there are a handful of energy sources that are used. Widely known examples include natural gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and electricity. Most properties in Australia utilise one of these forms of energy, however current global and national focus on renewable energy sources has seen sustainable alternatives become more [...]

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An Introduction to Solar Hot Water Systems

July 15, 2009

Alongside photo-voltaic panels, solar hot water systems are another great way to harness the sun’s energy to reduce a property’s electricity bill.
Government information on hot water figures estimate that the average house with an electrical hot water system can attribute 30% to 40% of their energy bills towards heating water. Gas hot water systems can [...]

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Media Release from Senator Milnes on axing of remote power rebate

June 23, 2009

The following is a copy of today’s media release by Green’s Senator Chistine Milne, concerning yesterday’s abrupt cancellation of the remote power rebate:

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Remote power rebate axed on 22 June 09, except for WA

June 23, 2009

The Federal Government announced yesterday that the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) – that provided a 50% subsidy for off grid solar and wind power – is now closed to new applications other than those from Western Australia.
There was no notice whatsoever for this decision … the cut off time for applications was abruptly [...]

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How solar in Australia compares to Germany, Japan and USA

June 12, 2009

If one were to conduct an examination of the history of solar power across the world, a couple of countries would emerge as those that have set the standard of growth. Over the last two decades Germany, the United States and Japan’s solar – or Photovoltaic (PV) – industries have distanced themselves from the international [...]

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How the new Solar Credit scheme operates (from 10 June 09)

June 10, 2009

While the Federal Government created “solar chaos” yesterday by calling off the popular $8k solar rebate three weeks early – with less than eight hours notice – the new Solar Credits scheme has at least been brought forward and commences today, 10 June 2009.
Full details will be provided when the legislation is tabled in Federal [...]

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$10k “Green Loans” for an energy efficient home

May 26, 2009

We’re pleased to pass on more good news … the Federal Government have recently announced that they will support people wanting to ‘green-up’ their homes, by offering interest free loans of up to $10,000 to help you make your household more energy and water efficient.

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Victorian solar energy feed in tariff now capped at 3.2kW

March 13, 2009

Good news for those who’ve installed, or are thinking of installing, solar energy in Victoria.
On 11 March 2009 the Victorian Government announced that it’s 60c net feed in tariff would be capped at 3.2kW size systems, rather than the previously disclosed 2kW cap.

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What size solar power installation should you buy?

February 22, 2009

A Solar Choice broker will help you, at no charge, decide what size solar energy installation best suits your needs and budget. In the meantime, we hope the following factors will assist you in making the right decision.

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Generous Solar Feed-In Rewards announced for West Australia

January 27, 2009

Great news for West Australians going solar!
The Western Australian Government has recently committed to implementing a feed-in tariff, or reward scheme, for homeowners who install solar energy.
Most importantly, the WA feed-in tariff will reward homeowners for ALL the energy their solar panels produce, not just for any surplus left over after domestic consumption. In doing [...]

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