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What is Renewable Energy?
Renewable energy is sustainable energy that comes from the natural environment. Certain sources of energy are “renewable” as they are maintained or replaced by nature. Renewable energy is obtained from sources that are essentially inexhaustible, unlike fossil fuels, of which there is a finite supply and cannot be replenished.
Renewable sources of energy include solar, wind, water, biomass, wood, waste, geothermal, wind, photovoltaic, and solar thermal energy. Non renewable energy sources include coal, oil and natural gas.
Australia’s Energy Consumption
The production and use of energy comes with a major environmental challenge. Energy is the largest single contributor to global emissions of greenhouse gases. Transport emissions are a significant source of urban air pollution. Energy projects can affect Australia’s air and water quality, biodiversity, noise levels and heritage, and must be sensitively managed. New technologies such as renewable energy meet these challenges.
Solar Panels
With the escalating cost of electricity, consumers across Australia are looking for ways to save money on their power bill.
However, with the abundance of choices and schemes in place to incorporate renewable energy technologies into your home, the renewable energy landscape is fast becoming a complex arena.
Home Renovation Electrical Safety Tips
Below is a list of steps that you, as a home renovator, should follow to ensure that your renovations are safe and meet all the legal requirements.
1. Any electrical renovations done must meet current Australian Standards. All electrical work must meet or exceed Australian Standard 3000:2007 (Wiring Rules) which came into effect in June of 2008.
2. All electrical contractors need to be licensed and carry a minimum of $5 million Public Liability. To check if your contractor is licensed, enter their company name here and follow the prompts.
10 Tips for reducing power usage in your business and home
Saving power can be one of the simplest ways of improving the profitability of your business and reducing the running costs of your home. You can make quick power saving changes across your business or home that will reduce your energy bills, lessen carbon pollution and conserve energy. By training your staff and educating your household members on energy saving, together you can do your bit for the environment.
Here are 10 great ways to start:
