Victoria boosts clean energy with bonus rebate for Australian-made heat pumps

Unlock up to $1,400 in Victorian government incentives for Melbourne homeowners. This guide explains the new bonus for choosing Australian-made heat pumps and how to navigate the available funding.

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Victoria Australia announces new heat pumps rebate Melbourne

Hydro Quebec announces grants for installing PV solar panels 

Hydro-Québec is set to launch a major home solar rebate program: could this be the moment solar power finally takes off in Quebec?

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Solar panels in Quebec on the roof of a Passive House by Mach Design - Imag

Why aren't prefab houses more popular? See answers to frequently asked questions

Learn why prefab homes aren’t more popular despite their benefits. Find out about cost, financing, permits, resale value, and more - helping you understand the challenges and advantages of modern prefab homes...

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Prefab homes and Modular houses create lots of questions © Bonneville Homes

A guide to radiant cooling in homes -an alternative to forced air AC

Radiant cooling in homes can be comfortable, quiet and efficient, but does it work? Find out the cost and disadvantages compared to forced air cooling.

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Under floor radiant cooling can be an alternative to forced air Air Conditi

Electric fireplaces: are they a good option for green homes?

Can a fake flame ever replace the real thing? I’m not sure yet, but the case for ditching my wood stove is getting harder to ignore.

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An electric fireplace is a clean alternative to gas or wood stoves

Using an electric car as a home battery during power outages

The EV plugged into your house could potentially provide emergency power during outages without having to buy a generator or a dedicated home battery, find out how!

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EVs can power your house in a power outage with V2H or V2G technology

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