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biofuel


This is a kind of fuel that is derived from living matter, for e.g. biogas, which is methane derived from animal manure and other digested organic material. Biofuels are considered a cleaner source of [..]
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carbon capture and storage


This refers to the technology used to capture and store greenhouse gas emissions from large energy production sources such as power plants. The process is meant to prevent these gases from releasing i [..]
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carbon footprint


This is defined as the impact of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from a person, product, business or event on the environment. Greenhouse gases can be emitted through a number of sources including [..]
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carbon offset


This describes a way in which you can balance out your carbon footprint by sponsoring projects or schemes designed to reduce carbon emissions.
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cogeneration


When a single fuel source is used to generate electricity as well as thermal energy, the process is referred to as cogeneration. Also known as Combined Heat and Power, the process uses waste heat ener [..]
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dual fuel


When you source your gas and electricity both by the same provider, it means you are making use of a dual fuel service.
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feed-in tariff


This is the rate paid for the electricity that is pumped back into the power grid from a renewable energy source like your rooftop solar panel system. In simple words, solar panels sometimes generate [..]
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fossil fuel


These are fuels that are formed naturally over millions of years through processes like the decomposition of dead plants and animals. Fossil fuels contain high levels of carbon and include coal, petro [..]
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national electricity market


This is the Australian wholesale market for the supply of electricity to retailers and end users in the regions of QLD, NSW, ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, which began operating in Decem [..]
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photovoltaic systems


A photovoltaic solar system is a way of generating renewable energy by using semiconductors to produce an electric current when it is exposed to sunlight. Such a system comprises multiple components s [..]
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