Maximise Efficiency and Cut Costs with a Spring Appliance Clean Even though 2020 has been hard to keep track of, the calendar tells us we’ve just ticked over into September, which means spring is in the air. If you haven’t been one of those people filling your home isolation time by cleaning everything in sight,… Read More
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Our 12 top tips for saving energy this summer
When the weather warms up it’s only natural for us to look for ways to keep cool. But sometimes we’re not as smart about it as we could be. Tips to Save Energy in Summer Here are some relatively simple and inexpensive things you can do to keep your cool through the warmer months, while… Read More
Electric cars are coming … but not all that fast
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
Know Your Home’s Energy Star Rating | GloBird Energy
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