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Why the stupidity?

Posted by admin on 18/01/2013 at 9:24 am
Energy & Water

BP’s Chief Executive  Bob Dudley has just announced that peak oil is not going to happen any time soon. Worse, he forecasts drilling much more oil than can be safely burnt without triggering

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ACT planning for 90% renewable energy by 2020

Posted by admin on 12/10/2012 at 2:35 pm
Energy & Water

We are edging ever nearer to the goal of total renewable power in Australia. The ACT is installing Australia’s largest solar farm (ironically supplied by a Spanish firm!) which will move it closer

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The (other) great air con con

Posted by admin on 06/09/2012 at 4:39 pm
Energy & Water

At Envirotecture we have a reputation for being militant anti-air conditioning. This is almost entirely true. But why? There are oh so many reasons. Here I look at the problem of peak demand

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Solar power really is the answer – Moondog proves it

Posted by admin on 23/08/2012 at 5:17 pm
Energy & Water

Never mind the cynics: “oh it can’t make power after dark” or “what about when the sun’s not shining?” Solar power really is the answer to human race’s long term energy needs. Enough

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The Solar Football Game – Is it Time to Pick Up Your Ball and Go Home?

Posted by admin on 20/10/2011 at 5:03 am
Energy & Water

The best option for consumers wanting to solar power their homes may be to totally thumb their noses at the grid, and go it alone, even in the city. The ongoing use of

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