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Rumney rest: One of Australia’s best houses
Rumney Rest, HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year 2013, is a feature in the Channel 7 TWO program titled Australia's Best Houses, which airs on May 2 at 9:30pm. Designed
5 tips to reduce your hot water costs
If you are anything like the typical Australian, you will no doubt be exploring all sorts of ways to reduce your household hot water bills. Here are a few simple tips
Will a solar hot water system run out of water?
If you don't ever want to run the risk of cold showers, a solar hot water system could be exactly what you're looking for! These systems use energy from the
What are STC’s (Small-scale Technology Certificates)?
STCs, or Small-scale Technology Certificates, are a commodity that you can use for trade. You can obtain these certificates when you purchase a renewable energy system. Currently, when you install
Top 5 tips for more electricity efficient home design
Whether you are designing a new home from scratch or simply making renovations to help you become more energy efficient, here are some of the ways your home's design can
How to select the best solar hot water system for your home
Solar hot water systems are a great way to lower your energy costs as well as your carbon footprint, but you may well wonder just how to select the right
What makes solar hot water systems an affordable choice?
Since Australia has plenty of sunshine on offer, it's no wonder many people are choosing to heat their hot water with the sun's rays. Solar energy can be used to
Tassie Hot Water Usage Slashed by 95%
Sustainable Living Tasmania member Warwick Moore's electricity use for hot water over summer was slashed by more than 95%! How? He was the lucky winner of an Apricus solar hot water system at
Family Now Saving $1000/Year With Apricus Solar Hot Water
A Victorian family recently sought a reliable, hot water system that would alleviate them from having to constantly check their gas bottle for fear of running out. The family compared
Newcastle University Installs Apricus Solar Hot Water
The University of Newcastle’s extension to the Medical Sciences Faculty included the construction of a brand new six level building, four levels dedicated to teaching with two levels for plant,
De Bortoli Winery Now Loving The Sun!
The De Bortoli winery in Griffith, NSW is now proud owner of the largest solar thermal plant on a winery in Australasia. Glistening in the sunshine is 3,000 Apricus solar tubes, plugged
Apricus Now on Ronald Mcdonald House
Ronald McDonald House Newcastle, located in the grounds of the John Hunter Hospital, provides a 'Home away from Home' to families of seriously ill or injured children. Their goal is
Apricus Australia Among Best in Business
Apricus Australia has been honoured in the prestigious Service Excellence category of The Australian Business Awards 2013 Chris Taylor, Managing Director of Apricus Australia says the award provides important
Should I register my Apricus Solar Hot Water System?
You have just bought one of the best solar hot water systems on the market, an Apricus system—so what’s next? Register it. You can register your solar hot water heater
Grand Designs & Apricus
In Episode 4, Series 2 of Grand Designs, the team has taken to building a very environmentally sustainable home in the Kyneton, Victoria. The owners of the home, Di
Alternative Uses for Solar Hot Water Heating Systems
Long gone are the days of using solar hot water heaters for basic domestic use such as washing machines and hot showers. We are now seeing more and more people
Even in the Coldest Climates a Solar Hot Water Heater can Thrive
Capturing Heat When You’re Catching a Cold Customers and curious enquirers are always surprised by how well solar hot water heaters work, even in cold temperatures. Not just a cloudy