{"id":1471,"date":"2022-09-15T14:53:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T04:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/?page_id=1471"},"modified":"2025-06-08T21:09:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T11:09:01","slug":"articles-of-interest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/?page_id=1471","title":{"rendered":"Articles and resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#presentation\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#presentation\">Presentation<\/a><br><a href=\"#guides\">Guides<\/a><br><a href=\"#links\">Links<\/a><br><a href=\"#webinars\">Webinars<\/a><br><a href=\"#socials\">Socials<\/a><br><a href=\"#research\">Research papers<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"presentation\">Presentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>David Neyle, the Cobargo Community Energy Coordinator, gave a presentation at U3A titled Demystifying Electricity on Monday 28th Nov 2022. View and download the presentation below.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/141lPYwQekfkOo8HoMIWpyinZdqcO5iAU\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Or you <a href=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/?page_id=608\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"608\">contact us<\/a> to request a PowerPoint version of the presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guides\">Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Household-energy-action-guide.-Sustainability-Victoria-2023.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Household-action-plan.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2823 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Household-action-plan.png 824w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Household-action-plan-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Household-action-plan-768x306.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>This is an excellent guide to thinking through your household energy action plan. <a href=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Household-energy-action-guide.-Sustainability-Victoria-2023.pdf\">Download the Household Action Guide (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hot-water-heat-pump-guide2_aef_2020.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AEF.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1815 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AEF.png 500w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AEF-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Learn more about hot water heat pumps. Download this <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1qnTDK73IHDcbpJRMuCChOPD_BLVTBMvy\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comprehensive guide to choosing heat pumps (PDF)<\/a> published by the Australian Energy Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1bMC4yTXNSz6sPpagPYTcInS1vKIegI1V\/view?usp=sharing\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1135\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Go-Electric-th.png\" alt=\"Your Go Electric Plan\" class=\"wp-image-1832 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Go-Electric-th.png 1135w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Go-Electric-th-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Go-Electric-th-1024x730.png 1024w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Go-Electric-th-768x547.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1135px) 100vw, 1135px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Are you thinking about electrifying your home? Download this <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1bMC4yTXNSz6sPpagPYTcInS1vKIegI1V\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Go Electric Plan (PDF)<\/a> checklist to help you plan your energy transition, save money and benefit our environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ev-charging-101.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2154 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ev-charging-101.png 976w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ev-charging-101-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ev-charging-101-768x522.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/electric-vehicles\/ev-charging-guide\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/electric-vehicles\/ev-charging-guide\/\">Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers 101 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A charging guide with everything you need to know about charging an EV at home or on the road in Australia. By Finn Peacock, SolarQuotes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"links\">Links<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2022-07-15\/why-are-australian-homes-so-cold\/101227308?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=sf258523353&amp;utm_campaign=fb_abc_news&amp;utm_source=m.facebook.com&amp;sf258523353=1&amp;fbclid=IwAR2jrITODUwwRyEuf6i7Lp7gNiCR0jgOqTU9WqVWw1zeqE8VL1Z3Yoi5ncg\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Why are Australian homes so cold in the winter?\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au\/730e0eb2c30c64019e94b50bf61ca536?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&amp;cropH=2813&amp;cropW=5000&amp;xPos=0&amp;yPos=260&amp;width=862&amp;height=485\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Why are Australian homes so cold in the winter?<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">As rental advocacy groups call for minimum standards in housing, researchers are finding links between cold homes and the occupants\u2019 physical and mental health.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourhome.gov.au\/energy\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Tips on saving energy in your home\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"39\" src=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Guide-to-sustainable-homes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Guide-to-sustainable-homes.jpg 913w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Guide-to-sustainable-homes-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Guide-to-sustainable-homes-768x200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Guide-to-sustainable-homes-900x238.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Tips on saving energy in your home<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Great information about insulation, cooling, heating, etc<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.nsw.gov.au\/your-environment\/air\/reducing-wood-smoke-emissions\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Reducing wood smoke emissions\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Reducing wood smoke emissions<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Wood smoke can be dangerous. Learn why the EPA works to reduce wood smoke pollution, and what you can do to help.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reneweconomy.us4.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=37a8faee990290c21229d89ff&amp;id=9a9566ca99\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"RenewEconomy - Switched On newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/switched-on.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/switched-on.jpg 784w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/switched-on-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/switched-on-768x257.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">RenewEconomy &#8211; Switched On newsletter<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Sign up for this free Australian newsletter on electrifying everything everywhere<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2022-07-18\/which-household-appliances-use-the-most-energy-cost-of-living\/101214370?utm_source=abc_news_web&amp;utm_medium=content_shared&amp;utm_campaign=abc_news_web&amp;utm_content=mail\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Five big energy suckers and how to fix them\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au\/2e7dc6eda21c5c4872bf285b15c99d36?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&amp;cropH=750&amp;cropW=1334&amp;xPos=0&amp;yPos=19&amp;width=862&amp;height=485\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Five big energy suckers and how to fix them<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Whether you are looking to save money to offset the rising cost of living, or keen to do your bit to slow climate change &#8230;<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"webinars\">Webinars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cobargo &amp; Region Energy Transition group (CaRET now CaDET), SouthCoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA) and Clean Energy for Eternity, Bermagui (CEFE) joined forces over recent months to provide information and support to Bega Valley and Eurobodalla households on building energy efficient houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well designed or renovated energy efficient house will not only help save money, but it will also provide a more comfortable living space and create a healthier living environment both for its occupants and the planet. A win-win all around.&nbsp;Two free webinars were held with presentations by leading experts and the recordings can now be viewed online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shasa.com.au\/building-energy-efficient-houses-that-save-money-and-help-the-environment\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Webinare-building-energy-efficient-homes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2061 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Webinare-building-energy-efficient-homes.jpg 750w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Webinare-building-energy-efficient-homes-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shasa.com.au\/building-energy-efficient-houses-that-save-money-and-help-the-environment\/\">Building energy-efficient houses that save money and help the environment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring one of Australia&#8217;s most experienced energy efficiency experts, Alan Pears AM, and local specialist in designing energy efficient homes, Paul Dolphin.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shasa.com.au\/event\/choosing-energy-efficient-appliances\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Webinar-energy-efficient-appliances.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2062 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Webinar-energy-efficient-appliances.jpg 750w, https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Webinar-energy-efficient-appliances-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shasa.com.au\/event\/choosing-energy-efficient-appliances\/\">Choosing Energy Efficient Appliances<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information presented by experts from the independent, not-for-profit organisations Renew and Choice to assist households to navigate the technology and product choice involved in selecting wanter heaters and home heating\/cooling equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"research\">Research papers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Renewable Cobargo participated in a case study conducted by CSIRO on resilience in the Bega Valley, titled <em><strong>Towards visions, options and pathways for an adaptive future in Bega Valley: Building national capability for Enabling Resilience Investment<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>The case study was undertaken to build and demonstrate resilience investment capabilities in the Bega Valley. Combined with other case studies, this [study] forms the basis for ramping up the development of national capabilities in enabling resilience investment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a highly technical and detailed report. If you would like to read it, you can download it from <a href=\"https:\/\/research.csiro.au\/enabling-resilience-investment\/case-studies\/case-study-bega-valley\/\">CSIRO&#8217;s website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"socials\">Socials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re on Facebook, search for the Australian group <strong>My Efficient Electric Home<\/strong>. It contains a wealth of detailed information written by people who are working through making their homes more energy efficient by improving insulation, heating, cooling, cooking, hot water, etc. It&#8217;s a very active group with multiple daily posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Page last updated 2 May 2024<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PresentationGuidesLinksWebinarsSocialsResearch papers Presentation David Neyle, the Cobargo Community Energy Coordinator, gave a presentation at U3A titled Demystifying Electricity on Monday 28th Nov 2022. View and download the presentation below. Or you contact us to request a PowerPoint version of the presentation. 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