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“Climate greatest threat to Australia’s security”: ex-defence chief says

Renew Economy

National security experts call on Australians to use looming federal election to back candidates backing action on climate change. The post “Climate greatest threat to Australia’s security”: ex-defence chief says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ABB Systems purchased Eve in a bid for smart energy

Stacey Higginbotham

I can’t tell if this deal is the end of the original wave of smart home companies or the beginning of the wave of smart energy becoming mainstream. Eve was founded in 1999, but turned to focus on smart home gear solely back in 2018 when it sold its Elgato gaming accessories business. Let’s call it both.

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Hydro Ottawa - A smart energy future starts at (an airport) home

Global Renewable News

By Rebecca.SAs we navigate the challenges of climate change and rising energy demands, the path to sustainable living begins at home. Yep, that's right! By adopting emission-free solutions, co.

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Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative - The Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative Shares Outlook on Energy Consumers and Small Businesses for 2025

Global Renewable News

Electricity providers are widely regarded as trusted authorities by residential and small business customers, and this strong foundation presents a valuable opportunity to deepen the customer relation.

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El Niño looms over Australia’s fossil electricity grid – and we must plan for the worst

Renew Economy

Unchecked climate change and ageing coal plants are contributing to reliability challenges in the energy system. So what can be done to get us through? The post El Niño looms over Australia’s fossil electricity grid – and we must plan for the worst appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why Biden declared heat pumps and solar panels essential to national defense

Renew Economy

Clean energy is indeed essential to mitigating the risks posed by climate change and volatile markets. But generating demand for it will be essential. The post Why Biden declared heat pumps and solar panels essential to national defense appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to kick-start a clean energy renaissance in rural America

Corporate Knights

Moore offers five components of the clean energy future for rural communities: energy efficiency, solar power, resilience, electric vehicles and broadband, which is lacking in many parts of rural America but vital for smart energy grids.