What Does Energy Efficiency Mean for Business
Modern businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and increase their sustainability. Companies can do this by, for instance, focusing on energy efficiency. Energy efficiency is the use of less energy to achieve the same or better results. This may be accomplished via a variety of tactics, including equipment modifications, the application of […]
Energy Efficiency Helps Low-Income Households In Australia
Low-income households are experiencing many difficulties in Australia. They are spending an unfair amount on necessities, be that energy, food, transportation, housing, or health care. They are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change and a poorly managed transition toward energy efficiency. They have less choice and control over the products and services they […]
Top 10 Ways to Save Energy in Australia | The 2023 Edition
An average Australian household spends about $1450 to $2200 on electricity bills each year. That is a huge number, and prices are not coming down anytime soon; in fact, energy prices are skyrocketing with each passing day. At times like this, we have to come up with perceivable and creative ways to save as much […]
Barriers for Smart Appliance Adoption
We have seen rapid development and advancement of digital technologies over a couple of years. Particularly in computers, communication, network, and control. The innovative city movement and new urban technologies have penetrated people’s lives and changed their lifestyles. In recent years, the term “smart home” has appeared frequently in major media and has become well-known. […]
Why Energy Transition is Important?
Energy transition is not a new concept. We have witnessed huge energy shifts in the past. We transitioned from using wood to coal and coal to fossil fuel oil. The transition to renewable energy addresses the entire energy system.Energy transition is the energy industry’s paradigm shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It is the […]
Is it Worth Buying an EV in 2022?
The transport industry uses approximately 29% of fossil fuel as energy globally. Around 61% of oil is used to support the sector yearly. The reality of using fossil fuels would change drastically if all car owners shifted to electric vehicles.Australia is responsible for 5% of greenhouse emissions caused by fossil fuels. They are contributing 1.4% […]
Will gas be Phased Out in Victoria?
The Government of Victoria released a roadmap to navigate the state toward zero emissions. They will also cease new gas installations and incentives for residential and commercial spaces. The Government plans to phase gas out by 2023 entirely.In addition, Government’s goal’s to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions are as follows: 28-33% by 2025 45-50% by 2030 net-zero […]
What factors affect the cost of an electric heat pump?
Here are some aspects you have to keep track of to get an idea of how much your hot water heat pump can cost. Capacity A larger capacity will always cost you a bit extra. Depending on the size of your family and needs, you can choose the best-suited one, whether it be a smaller-capacity […]
How do electric heat pumps work?
We all know the basic science of heating and cooling. Heat travels from a relatively warmer place to the cooler side to level out the temperature on either side. Simply put, heat pumps take advantage of that principle, and, using electricity, they extract heat from the warmer side (in this case, the surrounding environment) and […]