Our stand: Our submission to the Federal Government says data centres should bring their own clean energy, and households shouldn’t pay for theirs. Australia is about to build a lot of data centres to run AI. The national energy market operator expects their electricity use to rise roughly seven-fold by 2035–36, from about 3% of…
Net zero has become the go to phrase in corporate climate talk. Almost every big company has one now: a promise to hit net zero emissions by some future date, usually 2050. Sounds great. Ticks a box. Makes for a nice headline. But here’s the thing: a pledge is only as good as what sits…
When it comes to the renewable transition, Byron Shire and the Northern Rivers have always liked to lead. First to ban single use plastics, first to declare a climate emergency, first to make way to live lighter on the land. So, it is no surprise that our community is asking how we can lead on…
Something significant is taking shape across our region. It is exactly the kind of joined-up thinking Zero Emissions Byron has been calling for. Circular Northern Rivers is a new regional coordination hub designed to connect industry, community, research and education around a shared goal: building a circular economy that works for the Northern Rivers. What…
Understanding your electricity bill isn’t exciting, but it’s powerful. Once you’re energy literate, you can start making choices that actually save you money. Take the time and make it work for you with these six how-to tips: 1. How to save money When you know how charges are calculated (usage rates, fixed fees, taxes, time-of-use…