3BL Media

APRIL 22, 2024

Owning a home marks a significant milestone in one’s life, yet it also introduces a myriad of financial responsibilities that demand careful foresight and planning. A recent survey from KeyBank found the newest generation of homebuyers is living through a tough housing market, making home ownership feel unattainable to many.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 15, 2024

Installation of solar panels and heat pumps in UK homes soared in 2023, driving the country to its highest-ever level of domestic low-carbon technology upgrades. The post Surge in heat pumps and rooftop solar drives record uptake for UK homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With almost more speakers than protesters, anti-renewables rally dials up the vitriol and fear mongering, while Joyce calls on "army" to "go home and get more." The post Rally betrays anti-renewables desperation, as Joyce calls on “army” to go home and recruit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 18, 2024

New Zealand is one of the first countries in the world to reach an electrification tipping point, as high petrol and high gas costs make electric homes and EVs more affordable than fossil fuelled alternatives. The post It is now cheaper to run a fully electric home and EV in NZ than to use fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The post Townsville to be home of vanadium flow battery manufacturing appeared first on RenewEconomy. hree major companies have signed a collaboration agreement to build a complete vanadium flow battery manufacturing supply chain in Townsville.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 17, 2024

New data shows Germany's market for home and commercial battery storage systems grew by over 150 per cent in 2023 – and that's with "market barriers." The post Home battery boom: Solar batteries double to more than one million in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

ClearVue Technologies has made a key breakthrough in its home market, signing up a partner for its first commercial rollout on Australia's east coast. The post Australian solar glass pioneer signs partner for first commercial rollout in home market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 24, 2024

Originally published on Built From Scratch The Home Depot has been recognized by the U.S. As a leading retailer, The Home Depot has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment in this regard. "We Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence.

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3BL Media

APRIL 12, 2024

Originally published on Built From Scratch ATLANTA, April 12, 2024/ 3BL/ — The Home Depot awarded 42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with nearly $3 million in grants for campus enhancements at the annual Retool Your School Awards Celebration. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Brisbane-based flow battery maker wins funds to investigate feasibility of setting up a large-scale battery manufacturing plant in home state. The post Redflow looks deeper into making batteries at home, backed by Qld government strategy and grant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

JULY 12, 2023

University of Wollongong’s Ty Christopher shares his lived and worked experience of home electrification and busts some myths. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Demystifying home electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy. Going all-electric is not easy – or is it?

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MARCH 25, 2024

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: How every Australian could afford to electrify their home and car appeared first on RenewEconomy. Low-cost Government loans for all Australian residences could help everyone electrify.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Fortescue producing first of its "home grown" electrolysers at new Gladstone gigafactory, which it sees as key to success in Hydrogen Headstart program after missing out on Whyalla tender. The post Fortescue produces first “home grown” electrolysers as it lines up green hydrogen deals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

The post ClearVue lands first home market order to supply solar facade for new building appeared first on RenewEconomy. ClearVue marks its commercial launch in Australia with its first order to supply a solar window facade for a new building in Melbourne.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

China installed 125GW of new wind and solar capacity in 2022, and now generates enough wind and solar to meet demands of every home, but not industry. The post China now has enough wind and solar to power every home appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The House+Home Ambassador Program (HHAP) is our human-centric approach to volunteerism here at Whirlpool Corporation , which puts empathy and human connection at its center — allowing employees the opportunity to experience the direct impact of their volunteer projects.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Two key calls from Climate Change Authority, including for phase out of gas connections for new and existing homes, have been rejected by the federal energy minister. The post Bowen rejects CCA call for home gas ban and zero emissions for cars by 2040 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The post Seven reasons why using gas appliances in homes is unhealthy appeared first on RenewEconomy. Health professionals want NSW to follow lead of ACT and Victoria and ban new gas connections, citing multiple dangers from pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and benzene.

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JUNE 19, 2023

There's now a conspicuous mandated cost barrier standing in the way of a cleaner, safer, more affordable home. The post Electrified homes are paying for the gas death spiral appeared first on RenewEconomy. Want to go electric?

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

Originally published on Built From Scratch 42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will enhance their campuses this year after being awarded nearly $3 million in grants from The Home Depot’s Retool Your School program. This year marks the 15th anniversary of campus improvements.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The post Pressure builds to ban gas, electrify Australian homes as “cost of living imperative” appeared first on RenewEconomy. Federal parliament crossbenchers call for clear incentives to electrify rentals and apartments, while energy consumer lobby group calls for blanket gas ban.

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APRIL 1, 2024

Originally published on Built From Scratch For more than 30 years, Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, has been making a difference in local communities thanks to dedicated Home Depot associates who give their time off to serve others and address the needs of their individual cities.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Recent studies have found that homes subject to flooding sell for 8.2% We do have a housing crisis and we need to build more, but if we don’t build those homes appropriately, then we’re putting low-income households or newcomers in harm’s way, and we would be causing them more cost in the long term.” In the U.S.,

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Renew Economy

JUNE 7, 2023

ACT votes on law to ban new gas connections for homes and businesses, in a major coup for electrification and a new blow to the fossil fuel lobby. The post ACT passes first law in Australia banning gas in new homes, as fossil empire strikes back appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DECEMBER 3, 2023

The post Fossil fuel giants play home ground advantage as climate COP despairs about 1.5°C COP host says abandoning fossil fuels will send us back to caves, Exxon flies in to boost CCS, NZ does a back flip on oil and gas exploration, and Forrest's green ammonia push blocked at the port. C appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

The post Victoria adds more sweeteners to get households off gas and electrify their homes appeared first on RenewEconomy. Victoria expands incentives to move away from gas, to now all the major gas appliances that households commonly use.

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MAY 5, 2022

SOURCE: The Home Depot. DESCRIPTION: Beginning Saturday, May 7th, The Home Depot’s Kids Workshops will return to in-store programming in U.S. To maintain customer and associate safety, The Home Depot moved all Workshop activities to virtual offerings in 2020. Since going virtual, The Home Depot has donated more than 1.6

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Home energy efficiency assessor, Lucinda Flynn, explains why your reverse cycle air conditioner feels blowy, how to increase the energy rating on your home, and tips for retrofitting on a budget. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: How a health check for your home can help upgrade its energy efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Weak regulations, low demand, and a lack of skilled labour are blocking service providers along Canada’s deep retrofit supply chain from scaling up operations to make homes safer, more climate resilient , and more affordable to heat, says a recent report by Pembina Institute. The article first appeared in The Energy Mix.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 20, 2023

The post How Germany is driving the electrification of home heating – and beating out gas appeared first on RenewEconomy. A rapid rise in reduced power tariff offerings reserved for load-controllable heat pumps has sent their operating costs up to a third lower than gas heating.

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Renew Economy

AUGUST 17, 2023

IEEFA report finds gas network companies are betting big on home electrification, while still selling customers on a renewable hydrogen future. The post Gas networks promise “green” home supply, but put their money on electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The post Enormous opportunity for consumers in shift to electric, efficient homes appeared first on RenewEconomy. Infrastructure Victoria CEO says there's an enormous opportunity for private households and businesses in the shift towards greater energy efficiency.

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MARCH 5, 2023

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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3BL Media

MARCH 27, 2024

Originally published on Built From Scratch To further extend its mission of training the next generation of skilled tradespeople, The Home Depot Foundation is granting $1 million to its veteran-led disaster response partner Team Rubicon to build a new trades training program. In the U.S., For more information, visit PathtoPro.com.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Originally published on Built From Scratch The corporate compliance department works to ensure everyone at The Home Depot is doing the right thing. The Home Depot is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. If you’re interested in a job at the Home Depot, visit www.careers.homedepot.com.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 13, 2023

EnergyAustralia shifts to a new, more future focused billing and data platform for its zero upfront cost solar and battery offering, Solar Home Bundle. The post EnergyAustralia finds smarter platform for zero down home solar and battery offering appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Originally published on Built From Scratch “My mother has such a strong work ethic that I could not help but follow her lead,” shares Dominicana Figueroa, regional rental manager at The Home Depot. This mindset helped her thrive in school and throughout each of her career moves, eventually leading her to The Home Depot in 2018.

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