CORENA - Citizens' Own Renewable Energy Network Australia
Citizens' Own Renewable Energy Network Australia -
The climate emergency is a stark reality, its effects rippling across the globe in the form of extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and disrupted ecosystems. While governments and industries have a crucial role to play in taking climate action the collective efforts of individuals and households are equally vital. We, as consumers and members …
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 …
Hot water is an essential part of everyday life both at home and in the workplace. What most people don’t realise is that water heating can actually be energy-intensive, and is often overlooked as contributing to the climate emergency. Water heating makes up on average about 23% of a typical household’s energy use. Not for …
With the climate emergency facing us all the concept of decarbonisation has emerged as something essential in order to help avert increasingly severe weather events. Decarbonisation is a key term used to describe various practices employed by individuals, businesses, organisations, and governments worldwide in order to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve the goal of …
Climate action requires the efforts of individuals, organisations, and governments if the world is to achieve its collective goal of net-zero carbon emissions. Fortunately, some communities are literally taking the power into their own hands and are banding together to create community renewable energy projects. These innovative community projects not only produce economies of scale …
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 …
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 …
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 …
