As total new car sales numbers fall in Australia, advocates of electric vehicles are gleefully pointing out that sales of hybrid and electric vehicles doubled in the first six months of 2019. In response, you might point out to those electric car advocates that doubling from 670 to 1277 still leaves electric cars as not… Read More
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Do you know your home’s energy star rating – and whether it’s accurate?
When we buy whitegoods and other appliances, checking the energy star rating is just part of the process. We’ve long accepted that the more stars a product has, the more energy efficient it is, meaning we’ll save on energy bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Department of Environment and Energy, Energy Rating… Read More
Should the government make solar compulsory for new homes?
We’ve often discussed the fact that Australia leads the world in the uptake of rooftop solar, and that shows no signs of slowing down. However, California has just taken the lead in a different way. California state legislators have unanimously approved a ground-breaking plan that will require most new homes built in the state from… Read More
5 big benefits of using natural gas for energy
GloBird Energy is getting close to launching our gas offering: we’re just in the final stages of getting everything in place, from contracts with suppliers through to the website interface for you to sign up with us. It’s fairly common here in Australia for people to use a mix of electricity and gas for their… Read More
Research is key to getting optimal solar returns
Here at GloBird Energy we’re keen to promote the use of solar energy and to make it as viable as possible for customers. We spoke to Sam Kent, from Sky Energy Systems, to find out how he sees the rooftop solar market at the moment: Everyone who was in the solar installation industry five or… Read More
How much it costs to charge your mobile phone?
Our energy usage – individually, as households, and as a community – is changing all the time. On the one hand, we have more things plugged in for longer than ever before, but at the same time, most new appliances are far more energy-efficient than older ones. We still use lights, heating, refrigeration, cooking appliances,… Read More