Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesn’t need to stay.
People have become...[Read More]
‘Really attractive’: subsidies to charge battery boom
15 May
Battery installers are bracing for a busy period as households and businesses jump on Labor’s election promise to discount energy storage.
Thirty per cent off the up-front price of batteries was a signature pledge of the returning Albanese...[Read More]
Drivers could pay more tax after electric car U-turn
1 May
The cost of buying an electric vehicle could rise by thousands of dollars for some motorists if fringe benefits tax rules are changed after the election.
Automotive groups warn drivers in outer metropolitan suburbs could be hit hardest by the...[Read More]
Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan
24 April
An open letter from 60 Australian economists has rejected the coalition’s nuclear energy plan, promoting instead the subsidising of household clean energy policies, including incentives for home battery storage.
The organiser of the letter, Gareth...[Read More]
Call for workplace change to drive electric car take-up
24 April
The key to enticing employees back to the office may be the same thing that encourages more people to use an electric car, a study suggests.
The Electric Vehicle Council released the findings on workplace vehicle charging on Thursday and called for...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean and how does it relate to ESG investing?
10 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesn’t need to stay.
People have become...[Read More]
Considerations with ESG investments – what you need to know
27 March
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]
Billions locked and loaded for clean green metals
27 March
Low-emissions metals and other industries the federal government views as vital to Australia’s net zero future have locked in funding in the federal budget.
A total of $3 billion has been earmarked to support green aluminium and iron endeavours in...[Read More]
Tesla slump and falling prices set to change EV market
12 February
A worldwide shake-up in the electric vehicle market, including a Tesla sales slump and policy changes in several countries, could benefit Australian motorists and send prices plummeting.
Drivers could expect electric cars to break the $20,000...[Read More]
What is ethical investing & how does it relate to ESG investing?
6 February
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesn’t need to stay.
People have become...[Read More]
Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions
29 January
Low-income households, renters, and people in regional and rural areas could be among those who benefit most from greater investments in solar energy projects.
Environment and community groups issued their assessments on Tuesday after Energy...[Read More]
Ethical investing: what types are there plus the pros and cons
9 January
Ethical investing has been gaining prominence over the last few decades. Find out what makes it an attractive investment strategy in this post.
The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises the investor’s moral, religious and...[Read More]
Consumers taking charge: energy saving tips for 2025
2 January
Smarter use of common household appliances – fridges, washing machines and even the toaster – could cut power bills in 2025, an electricians’ network says.
The toaster may be a smaller contributor to the power bill but is still worth...[Read More]
Time running out for Australian hydrogen, green iron
17 October
Time is running out for investors in genuine clean industries, but a time-stamp for green hydrogen could track production down to the hour to prove its credentials, an inquiry has been told.
Proposed Future Made in Australia laws being considered by...[Read More]
Park your car to power your home: study probes EV tech
10 October
Powering Australian homes with electric cars could be possible as part of a two-year research project also designed to convince motorists and governments to adopt the technology.
Motoring group NRMA announced the bi-directional vehicle charging...[Read More]
