CORENA - Citizens' Own Renewable Energy Network Australia
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Fossil fuels are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change. Therefore, taking climate action both on an individual and organisational level is pivotal in order to help tackle the climate emergency and establish sustainable and renewable energy sources as the leading form of power generation in Australia. To address the detrimental effects …
Updated: April 2025 There has never been a better time to transition to renewable energy and technologies like electric vehicles in Australia. Over recent years, the country has undergone something of a renewable energy revolution, with solar power capacity growing in leaps and bounds as well as more and more people and organisations alike getting …
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 …
With the rise of electric vehicle technology and an ever-increasing uptake by the public, there are many electric vehicle benefits for organisations that you might not be aware of. CORENA works with a wide range of not for profits, social enterprises and community organisations, many of which use vehicles in their operations. These include delivery …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
