Since Zero Emissions Byron began in 2015, the size and number of solar PV installations in the Byron Shire has increased four-fold. This graph has been compiled from data on the APVI Solar Map[1] for the four Byron postcodes covering Bangalow, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Ocean Shores (2479, 2481, 2482, 2483). “Over 3.5MW were installed…
This Friday whilst NSW is under Covid restrictions the School Strike for Climate will be an online Rally. Climate Change isn’t on hold during the pandemic. We must keep the pressure up with COP26 only 21 days away! The last rally was less than 6 months ago! Here are some pics from that day.
Hi Community, Financial news source Debtwire reports Deutsche Bank is preparing to arrange funds for Whitehaven Coal’s climate-wrecking coal business. This could be the money Whitehaven needs for new coal mines like Vickery and Winchester South. Will you tell Deutsche Bank to back-off? Debtwire says Deutsche Bank organised a roadshow for creditors this week and could act as…
Sustainable House Day is on Sun 17 Oct 2021, 10 am – 6 pm AEDT Online, details here BUT this invaluable offering is now a month long experience of unprecedented access to experts and home owners who have built or retrofitted their own sustainable homes. This week is Week 3 in the 4 week program. …
Why sunlight and regenerative agricultural practices are the key to this Macadamia Orchard. Watch the video https://youtu.be/MAjhgUmtz4A Read the story here – provided by Rex Since 1998 Piccadilly Park Macadamia Orchard has been the home farm of Rex and Lynette Harris. Together with Sons Carl and Daniel, farm manager Mark Jones, and agronomist Ray O’Grady,…
Sebastian is a local expert passionate about supporting Northern Rivers residents. He began his working life as an archaeologist, with an Honours degree in Anthropology, before deviating into Disability Services with over 10 years’ experience as a Quality Assurance Manager. His deep underlying passion for sustainability and renewable energy then compelled him to channel his…
Sebastian Crangle is a Byron local, on the Zero Emissions Byron Buildings team and Lead Energy Coach at Enova. He made significant energy savings on the granny flat he rents out – between 19 to 76% – as shown in the table below. We applaud his commitment and encourage all local landlords to follow suit. …
As the EV Expo proposed for 7 November had to be postponed due to COVID, community group Zero Emissions Byron (ZEB) has launched a survey designed to find out what barriers prevent NSW Northern Rivers residents from buying an electric vehicle (EV). The survey seeks to understand exactly what people would like to know about…
I have got my household electricity use down low, installed solar, practice load shifting and am waiting for prices of home battery and EVs to come down, so what next to save the planet? Firstly I live off my super and am now researching where to move some of it – away from ‘sustainable’ investments…
Sewing day at a friends place today : mending and re-purposing our clothes, bedding and cushions – good for our planet and fun for us ! We fixed up two cushions, including one made by my son when he was 5 ( a long time ago!) – mended three dresses and a shirt, made a…