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In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, it’s time to shine a light on energy-efficient lighting solutions. Not only can these options significantly reduce energy bills, but they also play a crucial role in minimising environmental impact. This guide explores the latest advancements in sustainable lighting, helping you make informed decisions for your organisation or …
Imagine a world where a car doesn’t just get you from A to B, but also powers your home or workplace and supports a cleaner energy grid. You buy a car and you get a mobile power plant thrown in, which can power your property and/or the electricity grid. This is the promise of vehicle-to-grid …
Community renewable energy projects are evolving beyond simply generating clean electricity. Across Australia and the globe, innovative initiatives are integrating shared electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, powered by renewable sources like solar, into their community energy models. This exciting convergence offers a powerful solution to reduce carbon emissions, lower energy costs, and foster stronger, …
Non-profit organisations play a vital role in our communities, providing essential services and support to those in need. However, many non profits operate on tight budgets, making it difficult to invest in much-needed upgrades like renewable energy systems. That’s where interest-free loans for solar panels and other sustainable projects can be a game-changer. Organisations like …
In Australia, there are a number of renewable energy grants, incentives, rebates and funding programs available to help businesses, non profit organisations, and individuals with decarbonisation and to transition to clean energy. However, with non profits being so time poor and so many options available, it can be difficult to know what’s worth applying for …
While large-scale renewable projects are making headway, a quieter revolution is taking place at the grassroots level: community energy. Australia is a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains and abundant sunshine. It’s also a country with a growing appetite for clean energy. This movement empowers local communities to take control of their energy production …
Many people are not clear about how much time is needed to charge an EV. One of the most common questions we get about electric vehicles is “How long does it take to “fill” them up?” and how will this affect the use of the vehicle by staff? It’s an important question for non profits …
The cost of living crisis is hitting us all making it harder to donate discretionary funds to our charities. But what if there were ways to donate to your favourite charity (we hope it’s CORENA) without spending a cent! 1. Recommend Us to your Work’s Corporate Giving Program Lots of workplaces have workplace charity giving …
We are in a climate emergency and now governments, councils, businesses across the world are recognising it. What does this mean? We’ll unpack it for you Climate emergency declarations have been made around the world. Declaring an emergency means formally acknowledging the significant impact of carbon emissions on the world’s climate and taking drastic and …
Updated: December 2025 As the world increasingly takes action to tackle the climate emergency, one technology set to make a massive difference in the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere is that of electric vehicles. Thanks to green energy innovations and emerging renewable technologies, electric vehicles have also come a long way over …
