January 2015 Blog Archive

Slurpies have been slurped. Cricket balls have gone through windows. Blow up pools have been well and truly popped. And to the relief of parents all across the country, school is almost back in session. Phew. This time around, consider going green when stocking up and sending your child off for the big year ahead. Luckily, we’ve done the homework for you. So take your seat and go to school on our five simple tips below. 1. Travel Smarter Taking the bus, carpooling, riding/walking to school are simple ways to reduce your family’s carbon footprint. Take turns with other parents in the

The price of oil has tumbled to a five-year low. But how does this impact the solar power industry? First, let’s barrel in to the background behind cheaper oil. Why is oil so cheap? Australia’s plummeting oil prices have coincided (of course) with global oil prices. Between 2010 and mid-2014 world oil prices consistently sat around $110 a barrel. In recent times, however, Brent Crude and U.S. oil have fallen below $50 a barrel. There are two main factors driving the price dip – oversupply and increased competition. Oil production levels in the U.S. are the highest they’ve been in 30 years