We can totally understand if you hardly ever think about electricity or gas – apart from when the bills land. We’re also well aware that more and more people are thinking about energy topics, including issues around generation sources, security of supply, development and maintenance of infrastructure, and advances in technology. That’s the main reason… Read More
What winter means for your gas bill
Depending on where you live, you may have already turned on your heating. Most of Victoria has experienced the first couple of days of winter chill for 2021. While we all know that winter is coming – as it does every year around now – it’s understandable that we’re somehow never quite prepared when it… Read More
Free energy via your smartphone!
We’re always on the lookout for innovation in the energy space, so we had to investigate something we were hearing vague whispers about: getting free energy through your smartphone. We managed to track down the inventor behind this potential game-changer, Professor Nori Dea, who has been conducting his research and experimentation at the Fullerton Academy… Read More
What gives a home a high energy rating?
You might have noticed that home energy efficiency appears to be firmly on the agenda. Late last year, the Victorian Government announced a $112 million package to improve the energy efficiency of social housing. At the same time, among reforms aimed at improving the rights and conditions for renters are new minimum standards for the… Read More
Hydrogen Vehicles: What You Need to Know | GloBird Energy
Did you know that an Australian-made hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will be available next year? An auto-tech startup called H2X set up its factory at Port Kembla around six months ago and aims to be producing heavy vehicles, like tractors, within the next couple of months. The company’s plan is to roll out around 3700… Read More
Can we export the power of the sun?
Ideally, where would you locate one of the world’s largest renewable energy systems? If you thought of the Northern Territory, give yourself an elephant stamp! Not only is there plenty of space and consistent sunshine almost all year round, but the proximity to the massive population of South East Asia makes a very large project… Read More