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Part of The Green Energy Shop’s mission is to provide useful information from other sources, as well as to keep the public aware of what is going on in the green energy industry as a whole.

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Green energy guides

As a handy guide to print and have up in your home, we’ve put together a checklist of top tips to help you get started with saving energy.

Further information

Here you can find useful information on all areas of energy saving:

For more information on climate change, and what you can do to help, visit
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/en/climate-change.aspx
For more information about the National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative, visit www.environment.gov.au/water.
For more information on free home sustainability assessments, visit http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/assessments/index.html

National Solar Schools Program

Applications for 2012-2013, the final round in the National Solar Schools Program, are open. Your school could qualify for grants up to $50,000 under the National Solar School Program (NSSP). Register your interest with us below.

What is the NSSP?

The National Solar School Program provides federal funding for eligible institutions through the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE). Schools, TAFE/Universities, Community Buildings and other organisations involved in conservation, environmental or community activities may be eligible.

This year will be the final year for submissions under the scheme, so if you haven’t already applied, the time to act is NOW.

How NSSP Works

Interested parties should refer to the steps outlined in the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency website:

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/en/government/initiatives/national-solar-schools/application.aspx

You will need to solicit 3 independent quotes and submit this for assessment. Each application will be assessed against 3 criteria: value for money, educational benefits and environmental benefits. The assessment process will determine which application best meets these criteria and funding will be applied accordingly.

The key steps in the funding process are completing and submitting the NSSP registration form and the NSSP claim form, which TGES will gladly assist with.

Why choose The Green Energy Shop

The Green Energy Shop is a renewable energy company with a broad range of experience in everything from Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems, Solar Hot Water and we have a comprehensive range of energy efficient products and technologies that will help achieve your goal of energy efficiency under the NSSP.

We offer a free, no obligation energy assessment at your school to help in identifying the key areas that will best utilise the funds to provide you with the most effective energy efficient system possible.

We only use quality products, ensuring reliability of the system and all of our suppliers have offices right here in Australia, so you know you have the support for what you need , when you need it.

Make an enquiry for your school

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Please note: Submitting a registration of interest does not in any way obligate you to purchase equipment from The Green Energy Shop. Any details you provide will be treated as confidential and not distributed to any other party. Once you have completed the form, a Green Energy Shop Advisor will contact you to discuss how you can make the most of the government grant and address any questions you may have. Alternatively, you can also us on 1300 170 668.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:36

15 green energy tips to save energy, money, and the environment

This simple checklist will help you waste less energy and water, and so reduce your greenhouse gas contribution and carbon footprint.

Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 02:27

Renewable Energy updates

Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan

The Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan which shows how Australia can reach 100% renewable energy within a decade, using technology that is commercially available right now.

Download here or watch the related 'Future of Renewable Energy in Australia' Seminar on YouTube.

Renewable Energy update by the Clean Energy Council

The Clean Energy Australia report showsthat the Australian electricity industry generated 251 terawatt hours of electricity in the past year to October. Renewable energy accounted for 8.67 per cent of electricity generated. As of October, 2010, 301 megawatts (MW) of solar power systems had been installed on Australian rooftops. This means that in 2010 more solar power was added to the grid than the sum total of every other calendar year in the history of the Australian solar industry.

Download the report here.

Fitness testing - Exploring the myths and misconceptions about feed-in tariff policies

In this excellent report, the World Future Council explores some of the arguments that have been made against FITs, along with an accompanying survey of counter argument derived from published literature and interviews with governmental representatives and industry experts.

Download the report here.

Response to Media Reports Regarding Photovoltaics - Australian PV Association

This short report lists the claims that have recently been made in the media, followed by the
Australian Photovoltaics Association’s (APVA’s) considered responses.

                                        Claims by media:
                                    1. PV will result in large increases to power bills
                                    2. PV is a very expensive way to reduce emissions
                                    3. PV is inequitable in that “Bankstown users pay for Point Piper users”

Download APVAs response here.

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 November 2011 02:58