WA desperately needs more power generation and storage capacity in the south-west to replace coal-fired power stations later this decade,but the situation for the next three years is less concerning.
A growing number of chefs are backing induction cooking over gas,including for the legendary “wok hei” of Asian cuisine.
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will announce the creation of the zone on Saturday,but has pushed it further off shore and reduced the size in response to a polarised community consultation.
Hundreds of kilograms of silver iodide have been unleashed over ski fields and mountain peaks over a decade.
Origin chief says switch from coal power to renewable energy should be done in the most cost-efficient way for customers.
The power giant will be able to manage and trade the energy customers generate from solar panels and batteries at home.
While many households will need more serious heating options in winter,good home design and the principle of heating the person,not the room,can go a long way.
The Allan government has begun consultation on a community benefits program that aims to have power companies pay landowners who experience a “loss of visual amenity”.
Husband-and-wife farmers Nick and Ronnie Adamson,who led the action against two government-owned power generators,said “we felt like we had to do something for everyone”.
The NSW government will offer an incentive of up to $2400 to buy a household battery from November 1. The solar industry welcomes it,but wants it brought forward.
A new fleet of mid-size batteries could ease the strain on solar-heavy grids and share the benefits of cheap solar energy more widely,Ausgrid says.