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Schneider Electric highlights the importance of software, automation and electrification in accelerating industrial competitiveness

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Schneider Electric outlines how software-defined automation is driving industrial growth at Hannover Messe  Alongside AVEVA, company unveils latest innovations aimed at boosting industrial productivity, resilience, and efficiency Showcasing the importance of deep domain expertise, it will demonstrate how its solutions support the entire industrial ecosystem at its #HM24 booth (Hall 11, Stand C52) Sydney, Australia, … Continued

Masterchef tone deaf to climate impacted households

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Friends of the Earth Australia responded with profound disappointment to the news today that Channel 10’s Masterchef has accepted sponsorship to greenwash gas to an unsuspecting Australian public. The deal will force contestants to cook using a blend of hydrogen and biomethane if they intend to compete on Masterchef. Methane gas, a potent climate accelerant, … Continued

Consultation open for Solar Sunshot

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Consultation has opened today on the design of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program announced by the Australian Government in March 2024. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), in consultation with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) will design the program which aims to accelerate the development of Australia’s solar … Continued

Dirty dancing across a new energy landscape

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One of my favourite movies as a kid was Dirty Dancing; I was energised by the music and dance. Now, when it comes to discussing our evolving energy systems and the need to transition to a net zero future, the dancing metaphor is a great fit. Here’s why. The real-time balancing of electricity generation (supply) and … Continued

What are the smart devices that actually reduce energy bills?

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By Chris Kerr, Vice President Home & Distribution, Schneider Electric While the Federal and NSW State Government recently implemented an all new ‘cost of living’ package in an effort to take the burden off thousands struggling with their power bills, there is a large portion of Australian households who are ineligible and still looking for other ways … Continued

New England North West locals to hear about making job opportunities from the region’s renewable projects

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April 17 2024 The Community Power Agency will be co-presenting on clean jobs in renewable energy at the Renewable Manilla Festival (near Tamworth) this Friday April 19th.  Community Power Agency’s Regional Coordinator Heidi McElnea said the interactive presentation would explain the job opportunities and economic possibilities that are in the pipeline for New England North … Continued

AUSTRALIAN MADE: Federal Government tipped to announce hundreds of millions of dollars to process critical minerals for renewable technology in Gladstone

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Kahn Goodluck, Councillor, Gladstone Regional Council, said: ‘’Gladstone is at the heart of Australia’s renewable energy revolution and this is another boost our region needs as we move to cut climate pollution. If we continue on this path, with our regions at the forefront of the global move to net zero, we’ll see these areas … Continued

POWER TO THE PEOPLE: BRISBANE FORUM HEARS HOW AUSTRALIANS COULD SAVE $9 BILLION ON POWER BILLS AS QUEENSLAND LEADS THE WAY

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16 April 2024POWER TO THE PEOPLE: BRISBANE FORUM HEARS HOW AUSTRALIANS COULD SAVE $9 BILLION ON POWER BILLS AS QUEENSLAND LEADS THE WAY Community members, civil society and climate groups, and energy experts will gather in Brisbane on Tuesday to discuss Queensland’s energy transition, the key policies of the major parties and plans for community … Continued