Tag: Energy



Zero Carbon Australia 2020 – electricity

June 25th, 2010 | Tags: , , | Posted in Green | 1 Comment »

Solar thermal heliostats

I have written about it before, but just wanted to shine some extra attention towards the Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan.

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Solar thermal electricity

April 28th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Posted in Green | 5 Comments »

Solar thermal trough

Solar thermal energy needs no fuel inputs and produce no pollution or emissions. Is this the ideal technology for Australian conditions?

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100% renewables in 10 years

April 28th, 2010 | Tags: , , | Posted in Economy, Green | 2 Comments »

10 plus

What would it take to transition Australia’s electricity grid to 100% renewable energy in 10 years? Beyond Zero Emissions presents a plan.

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Spin the bottle

March 28th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Posted in Green | 2 Comments »

Bottled water label close-up

Queensland Rail’s bizarre greenwash campaign involving recycling timetables and buying bottled water. Which wingnut came up with this idea?

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Power plant lamington drive

September 23rd, 2009 | Tags: , , , , | Posted in Cartoon, Green | 1 Comment »

Cartoon man dark suit. Suitcase of govt aid.

Don’t believe the crocodile tears of the coal industry crying poor. When was the last time you saw a coal plant having a lamington drive?

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Green tips #2: subscribe to GreenPower

September 19th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , | Posted in Green tips | 2 Comments »

Wind turbines row

GreenPower is an Australian opt-in scheme that allows customers to source their electricity from accredited renewable sources.

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Green tips #1: Adjust your hot water system thermostat

September 10th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , | Posted in Green tips | 5 Comments »

Hot water system

Most Australian houses have their hot water systems set too hot. Here is how I adjusted down my temperature and saved money.

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