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Big banks take on greening of Australia’s $10 trillion housing stock

Renew Economy

Australian banks are in the box seat to develop and advocate for new, inventive measures that green up the nation’s single largest asset class, the housing market. The post Big banks take on greening of Australia’s $10 trillion housing stock appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Home energy efficiency in CEFC sights with new green mortgage push

Renew Economy

Federal government's green bank backs CBA mortgage discounts for borrowers building new homes or renovating to high energy efficiency standards. The post Home energy efficiency in CEFC sights with new green mortgage push appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CEFC boosts investment in energy efficient “build-to rent” apartments

Renew Economy

Federal government's green bank boosts its investment to $75 million in the construction of rent-only apartments built at minimum of 7.5 The post CEFC boosts investment in energy efficient “build-to rent” apartments appeared first on RenewEconomy. NatHERS stars.

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Grid operator needs to dial in EVs to support huge pipeline of wind, solar and storage

Renew Economy

EVs will play a key role in balancing supply and demand on the main grid, even assuming only 10-20% of this mobile battery bank can be utilised daily. The post Grid operator needs to dial in EVs to support huge pipeline of wind, solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Area Nonprofits Receive $20,000 While Honoring Atlantic City Electric Employees’ Outstanding Volunteer Efforts

3BL Media

Ryan Whitman , of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, manager, Smart Energy Network, is recognized for his contributions to Operation Safe Haven, a nonprofit that provides resources and services to veterans and first responders including housing, therapy and coaching.

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The Cisco Foundation: Investing in Africa’s Clean Energy Transition

3BL Media

Microgrids, and off-grid solutions are not just alternatives but necessities, particularly in reaching remote and rural communities with affordable and cost-effective energy solutions. per day, as defined by the World Bank. By 2030, it is anticipated that the cost of electricity from mini grids could fall to as low as $0.20/kWh

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White vans go green: Half a million builders and plumbers needed to reach Net Zero

Envirotec Magazine

The finance should be predominantly met from the private sector with the Treasury pump-priming £5bn via a Net Zero Development Bank.[1]. By unlocking private sector investment through a Net Zero Development Bank, we can reduce the taxpayer burden and ensure the money is spent prudently by disciplined allocators of capital.”.