The world I would like to live in
Robert Fischer writes for the annual Business Day Earth publication explaining how a transition to a low carbon power sector advances environmental goals while creating an affordable power supply.
What really goes on inside a coal power station?
Gary Fahy takes a look at how a coal power station works and its relationship to carbon emissions. We are also very excited to announce that our Blog has been chosen as one of the top ten green blogs in SA!! Please help us to win and vote for us using the icon on the RHS of the Blog. Many thanks for your support.
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for dummies
If you've heard of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) but are not quite sure what they are or how they work, then read on... Marise Naude from GreenXEnergy explains.We've also posted our August edition of the latest renewable energy news here: http://90by2030.wordpress.com/renewable-energy-news/
Goodbye coal, hello renewable energy
Research shows that wind can provide 35% of SA's electricity, and at a cheaper price than coal. And we post a short video showing what Cape Town will look like if we don't start a transition to a low carbon, sustainable energy future.
Coal – soon to be a blast from the past…?
Join us this Sunday to watch the demolition of the Athlone towers – a symbol of our dependence on coal – and express our desire to create a new sustainable and low-carbon energy future for South Africa.
Steaming hot property
Robert Fischer went along to watch the installation of a Biogas Digester at a household development in Newlands, Cape Town.
Solar Powered Traffic Lights
Johannesburg now has solar power traffic lights at a number of intersections across the city. And, talking of renewable energy, be sure to check out our new Renewable Energy News Page with monthly updates by Robert Fischer, our renewable energy expert. http://90by2030.wordpress.com/renewable-energy-news/
The IRP2 Process for Dummies
If you've heard about the IRP2, but not sure what it is and why it is so important, read on..
Green Goal or Green Wash?
Now that it's all over, I take a look at which environmental initiatives will remain after the World Cup.
Should you boycott BP?
Our director, Brenda Martin, takes a look at whether boycotting BP is the answer.