CORENA - Citizens' Own Renewable Energy Network Australia
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In a world facing a climate emergency, it is more important than ever to educate those around us of the importance of climate action. Whether in your community, workplace, or socially, communicating and emphasising the importance of taking positive actions such as embracing energy efficiency, getting off gas, transitioning to renewable energy sources and switching …
No matter whether your office is commercial or not-for-profit, there are certain appliances, devices, and other power guzzlers that routinely use a significant amount of energy. By being more conscious of where your biggest energy consumption is coming from, you can take positive actions to not only reduce carbon emissions, but also save on your …
Installing solar panels and transitioning to renewable energy is one of the best ways your organisation can reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. Here at CORENA, we work with a wide range of not for profits, providing interest-free loans to install solar panels and other energy efficiency measures to tackle the climate emergency. If your …
Solar energy has grown massively over the last decade in Australia. More recently, electric vehicles (EVs) have taken off thanks to an increase in availability and a decrease in cost. With a need for all businesses to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, using solar panels to charge electric vehicles is a great way to tackle …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
