In ReNew 110 we look at dark roofs, which can lead to a hotter house. Why are they so popular? Are there any obstacles in your neighbourhood to having a light-coloured roof?

The Energy Efficient Homes package announced in January offers up to $1600 worth of free insulation in owner-occupied properties and a rebate up to $1600 for homeowners who install solar hot water. But did you know that up to $1000 is available to landlords who install insulation in a rental property?

David Rowe explains how converting a car to electric needn’t break the bank. Do you have experience changing a small car to electric? (Low-cost EV conversions can be read in ReNew 107)

Matthew Dunk was delighted to receive his first accurate power bill since installing grid-connected solar. It’s just the months of negotiations to get a correct meter reading that caused him the most frustration. Have you had problems with your grid-connect solar bills?

By selling renewable energy certificates from a solar electricity or hot water system, the greenhouse benefits are effectively lost. Did you hang onto your RECs, or are you going to buy them back?

There are many solar panels on the market, but which one is suitable for your needs. We take a look at the different options. Includes table of panels available in Australia and their specifications.

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Relatively unkown in Australia, ground-sourced heat pumps are an energy-efficient way of heating and cooling your home. Chris Begert take a look.

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