5th February 2015 Malcolm Turnbull gets it. Last Saturday, after having a test drive of a Tesla Model S electric vehicle in California – an experience he described as ‘exhilarating’ – he declared that an “energy revolution” was upon us. He noted…
Malcolm Turnbull raves about Tesla test drive, hails energy revolution
3rd February 2015 A couple of months ago RenewEconomy suggested that if ever the current Coalition government was to be convinced about changing its renewable energy policies, and embracing the energy future, then maybe they should all be given test drives in a…
Tesla unveils super-charge network plan, delivers first EVs
8th January 2015 US electric vehicle maker Tesla presented the keys to the first eight owners of the Model S car in Australia on Tuesday, and announced details of its first super-charged network along the east coast of the country.…
V/Line’s first solar powered level crossing installed near Bendigo
30th September 2014 V/Line’s first solar powered level crossing is being installed at Huntly on the Bendigo to Echuca rail line, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder announced today. “The passive level crossing at Wakeman Road is ready to be…
Marrickville Council goes solar!
20th August 2014 Marrickville Council will reduce its carbon emissions and save on electricity costs after installing 80 new solar panels on the roof of its Administration Building in Petersham. “This is the way forward for Council and our community…
Solar households in Victoria hit with higher fixed charges
29th July 2014 Solar households in Victoria appear to have become the first to be hit by higher fixed charges, as utilities continue to try to clamp down on the proliferation of rooftop solar. Simply Energy, the retail arm of…
ARENA puts $18.5m to solar, wind, storage in Coober Pedy
16th July 2014 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is investing $18.5 million to help Energy Developments install a hybrid system solar, wind and storage that will take the outback town of Coober Pedy to 70 per cent renewables. The South…
Why Google is Making a Big Deal Over a Little Solar Device
16th June 2014 President Barack Obama on Friday announced an initiative to boost adoption of renewable energy, including commitments from big box retailers like Wal-Mart to double the number of stores with solar installations. Buried in the 11-page press…
Global green jobs surge to 6.5 mln
14th May 2014 Overall worldwide job growth may still be sputtering in the wake of the global recession, but one industry just keeps churning out new jobs – renewable energy. Nearly one million new green jobs were created in 2013…
Melt of key Antarctic glaciers is now unstoppable, studies find
13 May 2014 Sea level rise estimates are going to need to be revised upward: A portion of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet that is home to some of the fastest-flowing glaciers on the continent appears to have entered a state…
