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ANNOUNCING THE 5X4 HAYES LANE PROJECT

May 30, 2013directenergyUncategorized

Direct Energy Australia is proud to be an official Project Partner of the 5 x 4 Hayes Lane Project. The project goal is to build a super energy efficient dwelling in the heart of Melbourne that showcases latest designs and proven energy efficient technologies. By transforming the under-used laneway into a sustainable, small footprint, high…

2012 Australian Geothermal Energy Conference

October 15, 2012directenergyUncategorized

Speakers with extensive geothermal experience from around the world are being engaged to share their knowledge with you on all aspects of the geothermal energy sector in Australia including:

Case Studies
Geosciences
Drilling Technologies
Reservoir Engineering
Power Conversion including Direct Use
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Regulation and legislation (including environment and community)
Investment and finance

Government Rebates

September 26, 2012directenergyPolicy

Government rebates for the installation of Geothermal Heating & Cooling are available in regional Victoria through the Four Seasons Energy Pilot Program.

Feasibility studies: Funding will be provided for community groups, councils and businesses for feasibility studies into using these new energy technologies in comparison to other combined heating and cooling options.

GSHP Installation for CSIRO’s ASKAP

August 17, 2012directenergyUncategorized

Installation of GSHP cooling system for CSIRO’s ASKAP for which the Prime Minister has awarded funding on 9 Jun 2010.

Critical Policy update – GSHP inclusion in RET

August 13, 2012directenergyPolicy

Read the latest Report to the Council of Australian Governments’ Select Council on Climate Change.

Chapter 2.4, p.22 demonstrates that GSHP is moving in the right direction !   Seventeen of the submissions to this paper supported the inclusion of GSHP in the RET scheme. Various submissions refer to the technology as ground source heat pumps, direct use geothermal heating and cooling systems.

One of the primary reasons given for inclusion of this technology is that it is a form of heat pump, similar to air-sourced heat pumps that are already eligible under the RET, and utilises geothermal energy which is recognised as a renewable energy source under the RET scheme.

"Direct Energy’s technology has cut our energy consumption by 75 % and our fossil fuel usage by more than 80%. The payback period of 6 years is considered by the club to be completely acceptable given the expected 30 to 50 year life of our building. Since commissioning, forecasted savings have been exceeded with several spin-off benefits."

Murray Neilson, B’Rush Ski Club, VIC

"Using the constant temperature of the ground as a heat source and sink saves 30 -70% of our energy requirements. We thoroughly recommend that others consider Direct Energy’s direct geoexchange technology for their space and water heating and cooling. Certainly, anyone building a new home or office must consider this technology. And, as we have demonstrated, it’s not hard to use it in retrofitting an 80+ year old historic home."

Joyce Marks B.Arch Mt Eliza, VIC

“The technology is good for the environment and it not only adds intrinsic value to my home, but provides immediate savings in my energy bills. My electricity bill is now around $100 when it was $500.”

Dean Weinman, North Caulfield, VIC

“The temperature is constantly stabilised and people immediately notice there is no noise, there’s no heat blowing on your face – the temperature is just comfortable.”

Mr Weinman, North Caulfield, VIC

"Complex and very thorough testing has proved that the direct exchange ground coupled heat pump system is the best available solution for providing continuous, reliable, maintenance free and cheap cooling of sensitive scientific equipment in a remote desert environment."

Dezso Kiraly, ASKAP, ATNF, CSIRO, VIC

Government rebates for the installation of Geothermal Heating & Cooling are available in regional Victoria through the Four Seasons Energy Pilot Program. Feasibility studies: Funding will be provided for community groups, councils and businesses for feasibility studies into using these new energy technologies in comparison to other combined heating and cooling options.

Government Rebates

2012 Australian Geothermal Energy Conference

Installation of GSHP cooling system for CSIRO's ASKAP for which the Prime Minister has awarded funding on 9 Jun 2010.

GSHP Installation for CSIRO’s ASKAP

Read the latest Report to the Council of Australian Governments’ Select Council on Climate Change. Chapter 2.4, p.22 demonstrates that GSHP is moving in the right direction !   Seventeen of the submissions to this paper supported the inclusion of GSHP in the RET scheme. Various submissions refer to the technology as ground source heat pumps, direct use geothermal heating and cooling systems. One of the primary reasons given for inclusion of this technology is that it is a form of heat pump, similar to air-sourced heat pumps that are already eligible under the RET, and utilises geothermal energy which is recognised as a renewable energy source under the RET scheme.

Critical Policy update - GSHP inclusion in RET

ANNOUNCING THE 5X4 HAYES LANE PROJECT

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