Monthly Archives: September 2009
Welcome turnaround for Hydro Tasmania bottom line
Increased rainfall and improved trading opportunities will see Hydro Tasmania report a profit for 2008/09 after three challenging years of drought, according to Chairman David Crean. Dr Crean said this was a significant turnaround from last year’s $58 million operational … Continue reading
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Solar Hot Water Rebate
The Solar Hot Water Rebate will help people save money on their power bills and reduce their household’s greenhouse gas emissions. Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home, accounting for around … Continue reading
Clean energy future has humble beginnings
By Gerard Wynn and Peter Henderson Humble, established technologies including natural gas and energy efficiency are top picks to lead a clean energy race through 2020, policymakers and senior executives told Reuters this week. But a longer fight to avoid … Continue reading
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are an electronic form of currency. You get 1 REC for each 1 MWh (mega watt hour) of electricity that can be generated or fossil fuelled electricity displaced by a small scale energy system you install … Continue reading