Solar farm opens in Carnarvon

One of Western Australia’s largest privately owned and operated solar installations was officially opened by the Minister for Energy, the Hon Alan Carpenter, in Carnarvon this month.  More info...

Newhaven - WA’s first five-star energy rated display village

A new way of living is on its way with Western Australia’s first five-star energy rated display village due to open in autumn 2006. The village is being developed within the new residential community, Newhaven, in North Forrestdale and will feature 12 homes that have been specifically designed to showcase energy efficient design principles.  More info...

Illuminate your home with a world-first solar innovation

While skylights are ideal for bringing natural light into a home, they only provide illumination in the area where the skylight is fitted. Now there’s a new Australian invention that allows you to transfer sunlight into any room in the house, and it does so without any gain or loss of heat.  More info...

Award win for renewable energy in the outback

Energy-saving initiatives undertaken by the Western Australian Department of Agriculture have resulted in two awards for Western Australian-based power installer Outback Energy Supply.  More info...

Australian Building Greenhouse Rating program – a world first

Many people may be surprised to learn that the highly successful program for rating the greenhouse performance of buildings is a world first and an all-Australian initiative.  More info...

Save money and energy with your computer

A single computer may not use much energy but most workplaces have more than one. In fact, just think how many computers are in the average office building: dozens, even hundreds, and each one consumes electricity. Here are some quick and easy ways to cut the energy consumption of your computer by 30 percent.  More info...

Biomass – turning waste into fuel

The old adage that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” takes on a new meaning when it comes to alternative energy.  More info...

Live more efficiently and save electricity

On average, a Western Australian household produces around six tonnes of greenhouse gases every year (excluding transport related emissions). Reducing the amount of electricity you use saves you money and reduces your household’s negative impact on the environment.

There are dozens of easy ways to reduce electricity use in your home. Here are some tips on how to do it.  More info...
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