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This great video provides a clear explanation as to why the price of petrol keeps going up. Read more...
Leave a comment · 09/05/2012
How to minimise the impact of the carbon tax. Weâ??ve put together a list of ways that you can cut down on the cost impact that the carbon tax is going to have on your life. There are some easy wins, as well as some big wins. Alternatively, you can sit back and do nothing and cop the full impact of the impending prices rises. Not likely? Well hereâ??s a practical guide to minimising the impact that the carbon tax has on your hip pocket. Read more...
1 comment · 20/04/2012
The implication of scrapping mandatory energy ratings for new homes and extensions were assessed by by Ted Baillieu’s Victorian Government. See why. Read more...
Leave a comment · 16/04/2012
The leader of the Federal Opposition, Tony Abbott, says a NSW proposal to raise electricity prices by an average of 16 per cent shows why the carbon tax should be axed. Given that it is highly unlikely that Gillard will pull out of the Carbon Tax at this late stage, we explore ways that you can reduce your power bills and miminise the impact of the carbon tax on your household bills. Read more...
6 comments · 13/04/2012 ·
Higher electricity bills, increased water costs and now the Carbon Tax - it's all putting pressure on our wallet. But is it possible to design around the Carbon Tax? With smart energy use and great innovations, can we still save money instead of spending it? Read more...
Leave a comment · 24/01/2012
Have you worked out your New Year's Resolutions yet? Why not include your home in the plans this time around? To get you started we've got some great renovation ideas you can implement in 2012! Read more...
Leave a comment · 13/12/2011
Service Central agrees that the outlook for the Solar PV industry in Australia is good. We've seen a huge increase in interest in having solar PV systems installed in people's houses. Read more...
Leave a comment · 23/11/2010
Solar technology is terribly interesting but can be daunting, so we've put together a glossary of terminology that will help you understand what we're talking about. Read more...
Leave a comment · 18/11/2010
On 28 October 2010, the NSW Government announced changes to the Solar Bonus Scheme. What are they? Read more...
Leave a comment · 28/10/2010
With the federal election and sustainability being a hot topic, the states competing with each other to become the best state for sustainability, and the media coverage about proposed electricity price increases - it feels like everyone's talking about solar power. But is it all hype, or is the proposed investment into solar power by normal people like us a solid investment? We've questioned whether investing in solar power now is a good idea and have come up with a solid case for immediate action and beginning your investment now. Here are our reasons. Read more...
2 comments · 18/10/2010
Entering the area of solar PV systems and solar hot water systems is daunting. There is so much to understand before you're comfortable to buy - budget, efficiency + output, how much your home needs vs how much you can generate, how much will you get back from rebates and REC's, how much energy you can project you'll generate and how much you'll make from feeding energy back into the grid. And that's just to start! Read more...
Leave a comment · 24/09/2010
Browse through our comprehensive FAQ about solar hot water systems and learn everything that you need to know. Read more...
1 comment · 23/09/2010
Browse through our comprehensive FAQ about solar power and learn everything that you need to know. Read more...
Leave a comment · 23/09/2010
Solar hot water system incentives come in three forms - REC's, federal rebates and state rebates. Each state has different rebates, so to find out more about the rebates you'll receive in your state read on! Read more...
1 comment · 14/09/2010
NSW electricity bills are set to increase by up to 64% over the next 3 years. Read more...
Leave a comment · 13/09/2010
Rebates and support for solar hot water energy investment come to Australians in three forms - REC's, federal rebates, and state rebates. This information is current as at September 2010 and it's very important to note that rebates and payments can change on an ad hoc basis with zero warning. That's one of the reasons to get quotes for your solar hot water or solar PV system as soon as possible, so that you can have your budget in mind and take advantage of rebates that are currently at high levels and could drop or disappear altogether. Find out more here. Read more...
Leave a comment · 13/09/2010
A solar hot water system is a system that harnesses the sun's energy to heat water for household use, instead of using electricity or gas. A solar hot water system consists of 5 parts, a collector, a tank, a heat exchanger, a pump and a control system. How does it work? Read more...
Leave a comment · 13/09/2010
Like most other renewable energy sources, Solar Panels have excellent benefits. Not only do they reduce atmospheric pollution they also have many socio-economic benefits in the form of increased employment and technology development. So why incentivise local energy generation instead of setting up solar panels in unpopulated areas? Read more...
Leave a comment · 10/09/2010
Solar power gives you energy for use in your home, but what if you have too much? Find out how much the state will pay you for your excess electricity. Read more...
1 comment · 10/09/2010
Australians are more and more aware about the environmental benefits of having solar power systems creating energy in their homes. But as consumers, most of us want to know not only about the environmental benefits but also the financial benefits. These financial benefits come in two forms. Read more...
2 comments · 09/09/2010
How much money will you make from selling your excess solar energy back into the grid in WA? Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/09/2010
How much money will you make from selling your excess solar energy back into the grid in Tasmania? Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/09/2010
How much money will you make from selling your excess solar energy back into the grid in South Australia? Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/09/2010
How much money will you make from selling your excess solar energy back into the grid in Northern Territory? Read more...
1 comment · 01/09/2010
How much money will you make from selling your excess solar energy back into the grid in ACT? Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/09/2010
Each state has a different feed-in tariff and different ways of measuring and paying. Some states pay based on 'net' and some on 'gross'. So what's the difference? Read more...
1 comment · 01/09/2010
This tends to depend on how you draw your feed-in tariffs. If you take them as credits against your electricity account then no, this will not affect your benefits. Read more...
1 comment · 01/09/2010
A heat pump is a smart appliance that moves heat from one location to another using a small amount of energy. Heat pumps pull heat out of the air or ground and transfer it to a building, but can also work in reverse for cooling purposes. Heat pumps and air conditioners work similarly but heat pumps can also be used to heat water in tanks. Read more...
1 comment · 01/09/2010
The most famous example of a successful and well run feed-in tariff is that of Germany. It was introduced over 15 years ago and has been running ever since. The German Government passed legislation in the form of the Electricity Feed Act 1991 which regulates the feed in of electricity from renewable sources to the power grid and requiring Utility companies to buy electricity from renewable sources including domestic solar panels at nationally fixed prices. Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/09/2010
Solar hot water heaters can reduce your household carbon emissions by more than 20%, besides cutting your energy bills drastically. Choosing a style of solar hot water heater can be quite tricky, and it's a great idea to get a solar professional to work through your options. However, here's an explanation about retrofitted systems. Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/09/2010
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