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Applied Energy Efficiency course - Carbon Training International

Friday, 3 February 2012

Carbon Training International (CTI) is the developer of Australia's first nationally accredited workplace qualifications in carbon management. This course will help you understand the various energy efficiency opportunities available, as well as prepare you to build the business case to drive initiatives across your organisation that will deliver tangible business benefits. This short course is based on 1 of the 12 accredited units which make up the Certificate IV in Carbon Management.

Smart Home family - Ausgrid

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Test new energy and water saving technologies as your family’s energy consumption is monitored by Ausgrid. You’ll live for 18 months rent-free in exchange for sharing your experiences with the media through blogging, Facebook and Twitter.

Location: Newington, NSW.
Salary: Live rent-free for 12 months from April 2012.
Applications close: 6pm, Wednesday 29 February, 2012.
Click here for more info.

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Get a cool night’s sleep

Monday, 30 January 2012

In the brutal heat of an Aussie summer it can be tempting to switch on the air conditioner for a few peaceful hours of slumber. However consider these low impact ways to keep cool first.

Waste

What a waste of food

Friday, 4 November 2011

Aussies routinely throw out vast quantities of food without a second thought. Here’s why food waste matters and how you can make a change for the better.

Nuclear-debate

Opinion: Nuclear power

Monday, 29 August 2011

It’s been a hotly debated topic in Australia for a while, given a push toward cleaner energy, and hit the headlines again on the back of the recent Fukushima nuclear crisis in Japan. So we put it to two Aussie experts; should we consider nuclear for our country’s energy future?

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Heaters: oil column vs gas vs electric radiant vs electric fan

Monday, 15 August 2011

They're a must-have for cold winter nights, but which portable heater generates the most sustainable warmth?

Microwave versus oven

Oven versus microwave

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

When it comes to heating or preparing a meal, which oven is the greener option?

Earth Hour

26 March, 2011

At 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March, we’ll once again witness the largest voluntary action in our history – over one billion people worldwide simply switching off the lights. This Australian movement has taken the world by storm over the last four years. This year, participants are being asked what they’re doing to take initiative beyond the hour. Don’t forget to register at www.earthhour.org.

Where: Worldwide.
Cost: Free to participate!
Click here for more information.

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GasLand: a film by Josh Fox

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

The billion dollar energy industry has a dirty little secret... Natural gas is often hailed as an 'eco-energy' because it burns clean, but the mining of natural gas via fracking causes irreversible damage to waterways, and is carcinogenic to farm animals and people nearby.

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Understanding energy usage

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

We've all heard loads of energy saving tips such as "Turn your air conditioner up a couple degrees in summer and down a couple degrees in winter". We've been told that this is a great way to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint. I'm sure we all believe it (as it is correct), but do we really relate to it?

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