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Aussie African Volunteer Adventures - So Get Involved
Imagine yourself waking up one morning, taking a walk through the streets of Tanzania’s poorest villages and know that what you’re about to do could potentially change the life of a child. As you walk a little further down the dirt path you come to a three bedroom concrete house wher...
How to Ensure that you Purchase a Safe, Secure, Reliable Solar Power System
‘’Purchasing a solar power system today is the most effective way to reduce and eliminate your ever increasing power bill and to immediately add capital value to your home, as well as taking a positive step in reducing green house gases for the sustainability of our homes our environment...
Hyundai Heavy wins record solar power contract
Written by Chris Sleight - 12 Aug 2010 (KHL.COM)Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has won the US$ 700 million contract to build the world's largest solar energy plant. The 175 MW facility will be split across two sites in Arizona, US. The Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract...
The sustainability of our Future rests on us.
The sustainability of our Future rests on us. It is up to us to ensure that we do the right things now, to ensure that our Future Generations have a beautiful, clean environment as we do now. Taking the initiative to invest in Solar Power is the easiest way to ensure this.The government curr...
Electricity prices to rise by 13.29 per cent on July 1
ELECTRICITY prices will rise by 13.29 per cent on July 1, putting increasing pressure on the household budget.The Queensland Competition Authority has announced the biggest annual increase in recent years for retail electricity prices, following a "significant increase in estimates of cust...
May Newspaper Editorial - Gold Coast Bulletin
MANY of those investing in solar power limit their earnings potential through investing in a system that may be too small for their requirements to fully wipe out their power bill, says Patrick Morrissey, of Future Sustainability.“Future Sustainability has come up with a solution,” h...
April Newspaper Editorial - Gold Coast Bulletin
THE solar-power industry is currently at the precipice of a global change to renewable energies says Future Sustainability’s Patrick Morrissey.Mr Morrissey said Australia was leading the way in this change to environmentally and financially sustainable energy systems.“There ...
PREMIER - SOLAR GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY AND SPORTING GROUPS
To help local sporting and community groups make the switch to solar and save money on their electricity bills, the Bligh Government has asked the Gambling Community Benefit Fund to prioritise solar applications.Premier Anna Bligh is encouraging local not-for-profit sporting and community groups...
Power bills may rise by at least 10% from July
QUEENSLAND homeowners should brace for a double digit percentage increase on their power bills from July following official approval of massive spending programs for Energex and Ergon.The Australian Energy Regulator yesterday signed off on nearly $12 billion in capital works plans for the two...
Energy prices to triple, says Origin chief
ELECTRICITY prices across Australia were likely to triple over the next 10 years, Origin Energy chief executive Grant King warned yesterday.Mr King told the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia in Sydney that a combination of the federal government's mandatory renewable-energy ta...
ELECTRICITY prices across Australia likely to triple over the next 10 years
April 14th, 2010 • 1:51 pm From: The Australian ELECTRICITY prices across Australia likely to triple over the next 10 years , Origin Energy chief executive Grant King warned yesterday. Mr King told the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia in Sydney that a combination of the...
Anna Bligh announces new Solar Hot Water Rebate
Joint Statement: Premier and Minister for the Arts The Honourable Anna Bligh Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade The Honourable Stephen Robertson Tuesday, April 13, 2010Queenslanders set to save under new rebate scheme Premier Anna Bligh has today an...
Future Sustainability working with the Federal Government on Renewable Energy Topics
Thursday 04 March 2010Future Sustainability working with the Federal Government on Renewable Energy TopicsFederal Member for Oxley, Bernie Ripoll, has met with local Renewable Energy Company Future Sustainability, to hear firsthand how the industry is coping with the changes to the governmen...
NSW Electricity costs to rise by 64%
ELECTRICITY bills in NSW will soar by up to 64 per cent over the next three years, with the blame laid squarely on the federal government's proposed emissions trading scheme (ETS).The state's Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) confirmed the increases in Sydney on Thursday.Th...
Earth Hour to show landmark action on climate change
At 8.30pm on Saturday, March 27 nearly 100 iconic landmarks in 1,000 cities and towns around the world will switch off their lights for Earth Hour 2010, joining hundreds of millions of people showing their commitment to the environment.Earth Hour will reach new heights this year, with th...
Future Sustainability attending 2010 Courier Mail Home Show
Future Sustainability attending the 2010 Courier mail home show.Venue: RNA Showgrounds Country: Brisbane, AustraliaStart Date: 27-FEB-10 End Date: 07-MAR-10This year Future Sustainability again will have an information stand set up at the Courier Mail home show. After previous year&...
ALL Solar Packages now include over $2,500 extended warranties
Future Sustainability is proud to announce that ALL of our Solar Packages now include over $2,500 extended warranties as a standard, look at what you get: INVERT ENERGY SOLAR PANELS (Backed by an ASX listed company)Longest Solar Panel Warranty in the Australian Solar Market...
Future Sustainability now servicing Northern NSW (Northern Rivers')
We are proud to announce that highly qualified Sustainability Consultants are now on the ground in Northern NSW (Northern Rivers') area.The areas that Future Sustainability will be servicing are Tweed Coast, Murwillumbah, Ballina, Lismore, Hastings Point, Evans Head, Brunswick Heads, Bangalow,...
Foil Insulation Pulled from Rebate
Future Sustainability did a risk assessment of Foil insulation some time ago and made the decision to reject this product from our product list for safety reasons. News came through from the Federal Government that Foil Insulation is no longer available under the Energy Efficient Homes Package....
Solar System approved for Anglican Parish of Algester
Future Sustainability has been approved to install a Grid Connect Solar Power System for the Anglican Parish of Algester.Future Sustainability works closely with community groups to supply and install sustainable products such as Solar Power & Solar Hot Water on Community buildings...
Northern NSW Office Opening early Febraury 2010
Future Sustainability is opening an office in Northern NSW in Early February 2010. The areas that Future Sustainability will be servicing are Tweed Coast, Murwillumbah, Ballina, Lismore, Hastings Point, Evans Head, Brunswick Heads, Bangalow, Goonellabah, Alstonville, Casino, Kyogle, B...
Kick out solar installers, says industry
Some of Australia's biggest green energy players have joined forces to urge the Federal Government to remove solar water heaters from a scheme designed to entice investment in renewable power.After last month's failure at Copenhagen to secure a binding global agreement on cutting carbon, the...
Electricity price to rise under renewable energy plan
HOUSEHOLDS are facing yet another rise in electricity prices and will have to wait a year longer than businesses to get compensation.Climate Change Minister Penny Wong yesterday revealed interim assistance for big polluters that use a lot of electricity.Meet our One Degree champions at The G...
Do energy efficient homes attract a price premium?
The Matusik Snapshot - Issue March 2009 "A good question and a rather pertinent one, given the new energy ratings just released for new homes by the Queensland government. " > Read the article (PDF)...
Solar Credits - FAQs
The Solar Credits Fact Sheet on the Department of Climate Change website www.climatechange.gov.au provides more detailed information on Solar Credits.> Downlioad FAQs (PDF)...
Solar Hot Water Rebate - Guidelines and application form
The Australian Government’s $4 gy Efficient Homes Package aims to improve the energy rating of Australian homes – cutting their energy waste, making them more comfortable and helping home owners save up to 40 per cent on their electricity bills. The Solar Hot Water Rebate is a key part ...
Cleaner Greener Energy for a Brighter Tomorrow
‘Solar Power’ is backed by an ASX listed company and is a bulk supplier in the Australian market. The ‘Solar Power’ dream is to see as much Photovoltaic’s (PV) on Australian homes and buildings as possible. This commitment and Solar Power’s unique bulk buying powe...
