Australia is an exception among developed nations in having increased energy use per person since 2005. A new consultation paper offers hope of policies that can lift the nation’s energy performance.
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Constructing and running buildings accounts for roughly a third of global energy use and emissions. So it’s alarming that a report to COP27 shows the sector is veering off course for net zero by 2050.
Recent suggests quantum computers could solve problems with breathtaking speed by comparison to current supermodels.
Buildings are designed for people to live in, but what happens when no one is present or only half of the occupants are there?
Europe is facing the prospect of an acute energy crisis – how does research suggest households can reduce their energy use?
Ethereum, one of the world’s largest blockchains and host of decentralized finance, NFTs and billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency, is poised to dramatically reduce its energy consumption.
Past claims about the costs of 5-star and then 6-star home energy ratings were overblown. We are hearing similar claims about the new 7-star standard, but good design makes it a good deal for owners.
Cutting a home’s energy waste starts with stopping the leaks. Energy-efficient appliances and windows can make a difference, too.
Hot rooftops and a looming skills shortage – these are just a few challenges faced by crucial yet undervalued air-conditioning repair people.
Energy modeling software provides insight into whether letting your A/C relax while you’re gone all day will save you energy – and money.
Tenants are rarely allowed to make permanent changes to a house. And many landlords know little about the conditions tenants endure, but most who do retrofit homes do it to improve renters’ comfort.
Adapt to climate change with insulated walls, window shutters and reverse-cycle heat pumps.
A progress report from the Climate Change Committee claims the UK has no plan for retrofitting homes.
Almost 8 million Aussie homes lack sufficient insulation, use sub-par heating and cooling equipment, or are badly designed. These homes account for 18% of Australia’s emissions.
Other presidents used the Defense Production Act to boost fossil fuel supplies. Biden is now using it to boost clean energy. But just ramping up production isn’t enough to succeed.
The EU energy label, showing customers the energy consumption of what they’re buying, can be upgraded to help make more homes and buildings energy efficient.
Analysis of 5,500 apartment developments across Australia found many individual units were far below the average energy ratings for the complex as a whole.
Has Putin hurt Russia by jolting Europe’s shift away from fossil fuels into high gear?
The new energy security strategy still doesn’t take energy efficiency seriously.
Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home.
Top contributors
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Senior Industry Fellow, Environment and Planning, RMIT University
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Associate Professor in Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor in Research & Innovation, RMIT University
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Associate Professor in Housing, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Energy Advisor, formerly, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Sustainable Development
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Professor of Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Associate Professor in Construction and Environmental Performance, The University of Melbourne
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Honorary Associate Professor, Centre for Climate Economics and Policy, Australian National University
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Professor of Construction and Environmental Assessment, The University of Melbourne
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Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Professor, Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC), University of Wollongong
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Professor of Energy Economics, co-coordinator of the Chaire Européenne de la Transition du Territoire, GEM
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Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, University of Wollongong