CORENA - Citizens' Own Renewable Energy Network Australia
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Just like individuals, every organisation, whether private or public, for-profit or non-profit has a carbon footprint. An organisational carbon footprint is usually defined as the quantity of emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be related to the activities of that organisation. The carbon footprint is often extended to emissions of other greenhouse gases – …
The science tells us that we need to rapidly shift to net zero and together reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. An increasing number of businesses, organisations, and countries alike, are making commitments and taking tangible actions in order to become carbon neutral. No matter your size, whether big or small, making your non profit carbon …
Congratulations – you have installed your solar system and taken an important step to greening your energy and supporting the climate. Once installed, solar panels maintenance is relatively easy, however, in order to keep everything in check and running optimally there are some important things to consider. Although solar systems are designed to be rugged, …
In Australia, gas is commonly used as an energy source for cooking, hot water systems and heating. To reduce emissions and tackle the climate emergency, a lot of attention to date has focused on transitioning from coal fired power to more renewable sources of energy such as solar. Both domestic and commercial use of gas has …
Induction stovetops, or cooktops as they are often called, are a special sort of electric cooking device that heat food using induction technology. They are more energy efficient and environmentally friendly than gas-powered and conventional electric stovetops. As a result, they’re a good way to help your not for profit, charity, community organisation or social …
One of the first places to start when considering how to cut carbon emissions and energy costs is to conduct an energy efficiency audit. By understanding how and when your organisation is using energy, you’ll be better placed to make use of renewable energy sources, such as installing solar panels, or swapping out old inefficient …
Over recent years renewable energy has been promoted as one of the key ways individuals and organisations alike can reduce their carbon footprint and tackle the climate emergency. Most non profits are well aware of the benefits of installing solar panels but is it possible to use other types of renewable energy as well? We …
You may have heard about heat pumps before, but the reality is many people actually know little about them other than what their name suggests. Heat pumps are not just a cost-effective way to heat and cool your workplace, but can also go a long way in helping your not for profit, charity, community organisation …
If you are a non profit, charity, community organisation or social enterprise considering how renewable energy could benefit both your organisation and the planet, we’ve put together a comprehensive solar panels guide. Read on to learn important things about solar as well as what to consider in order to get you the right product. Solar …
Organisations and individuals have a role to play in reducing emissions and tackling the climate crisis. But that doesn’t mean it has to be difficult. There are some relatively easy ways to green your workplace, as well as help reduce your emissions and become more environmentally friendly. Best of all – you’ll become more energy …
