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Strengthen home energy efficiency: Renew

15 Apr 2018

In a submission on draft changes to the National Construction Code, the ATA says the code needs to be strengthened and a clear trajectory set by the Australian Building Codes Board for net-zero housing before 2050.

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Renew advocating for home improvement

13 Mar 2018

Renew has written to the Victorian Government calling for an improvement to the 6-star-associated energy provisions of the state’s Building Code.

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Renew supports changes to Vic feed-in tariff

30 Jan 2018

Renew has expressed general support for new solar feed-in tariffs expected to start in Victoria on July 1, 2018. Renew also commented on some aspects of the tariff regime that are relevant but may fall outside the scope of this decision.

Research

100 percent renewable energy by 2030

22 Nov 2017

Australia can have an electricity grid entirely run by renewable energy by 2030, according to a new research paper by Renew.

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Sunulator in Victorian community solar first

12 Oct 2017

The Alternative Technology Association’s (ATA) Sunulator solar feasibility calculator has played an important part in a groundbreaking community solar project for the Geelong Sustainability Group which has been awarded $140,000 by the Victorian Government.

Research

Rooftop DC isolators and solar system fires

13 Jul 2017

Renew commissioned students from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, USA, to do a study on rooftop solar-related fires in Australia and internationally.

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Bigger solar is better: report

15 Jun 2017

When choosing a grid-connected solar system for your home, what size should it be? The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) has traditionally advised people to consider this carefully based on their household’s electricity consumption. Now, however, the ATA recommends a big solar system, even if consumption is low.

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ATA presents to Senate committee on a warming world

7 Mar 2017

ATA presented to Australian senators on several household-focused solutions such as rooftop solar and virtual power plants.

Research

100 per cent renewable grid possible

9 Dec 2016

A fully renewable electricity grid would provide long-term economic, climate and social benefits for Australia, according to a discussion paper by Renew.