Are smart meters really that smart?
Are smart meters really that smart? Yes! Smart meters digitally measure when and how much electricity you use at home and send this information to a registered Metering Coordinator to…
January 21st, 2020
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10 Top Tips to Save Electricity in the Home
1. Heating and Cooling Run the air-conditioning a little warmer in summer and a little cooler in winter. It will make a big difference. Air conditioners’ efficiency drops dramatically once…
December 11th, 2018
Read MoreTHE Six Biggest Myths about Battery Storage
This is the title of an interesting article by Finn Peacock, an industry consultant and strong advocate of solar energy. The following is a much shortened version. The link to…
July 25th, 2018
Read MoreElectricity Meters: Types and Supposed Hazards
Electricity meters are often confusingly named but there are 3 basic types:- The old, Black Spinning Disc Meters that have been in use for about 100 years. These are also…
July 23rd, 2018
Read MoreCommentary on the State of the Art in Energy
This article is intended to give you a factual, technical view of the State of the Grid without bias, political or environmental views. The ACCC Report The ACCC released a…
July 23rd, 2018
Read MoreReduce Swimming Pool electricity use while improving water quality
When you slow most things down it is quite reasonable to expect that you will save a bit of energy, just think of the difference between running and walking or…
July 11th, 2018
Read MoreTurning off your Pool Equipment in Winter? Don’t! It will it cost you more than any savings on electricity.
The operating time of pool equipment required to maintain pool water in a good quality state can be reduced in winter as biological activity declines with the decline in water…
July 3rd, 2018
Read MoreThe meaning of Energy Star Ratings
This section is a regular feature of our newsletters. It is intended to be unbiased, general Industry comment dealing in objective facts. What do Star Ratings mean? They have…
May 10th, 2018
Read MoreNew Gas Heater and Heat Pump Controller algorithms now available – save more energy!
Connecting Gas and Electric pool heaters You can ask us to connect new or existing pool heater to the Pooled Energy Intelligent Pool Controller (IPC). This will enable us to…
May 7th, 2018
Read MoreHundreds of Swimming Pools shut-down for Earth Hour
Lights went out for Earth Hour on March 24th, but this year, there was an unusual participant. Pooled Energy has shut down hundreds of swimming pools all across Sydney to support Earth Hour.
March 24th, 2018
Read MorePooled Energy moves into the big-time with a $2.5M grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Authority (ARENA)
Press Release by ARENA and POOLED ENERGY – 15th February
5000 swimming pools to trial technology that saves energy, manages peak demand, and improves Grid stability
February 16th, 2018
Read MoreSolar Power and the economy
Australia is a global leader with solar PV generation and there are massive forward commitments for large scale arrays and large forward marketing estimates for roof-top solar as at January 2018. The sun is free and solar panels seem to be inexpensive and getting cheaper, so, why are electricity prices rising so much? Electricity prices have nearly tripled in a decade and, despite some political and pundit comments, it seems inevitable that they will continue to rise. We often hear that solar electricity is the least expensive sort of electricity available, so, how can that be?
February 14th, 2018
Read MoreThe new smart tech to maintain your swimming pool
Pool owners know how time-consuming maintenance can be – testing the water with a pH stick, adding chemicals like chlorine (volumes of which were often based on guesswork), fiddling with the pumps, and sometimes ending up with algae despite your best efforts.
September 28th, 2017
Read MoreSwimming pool covers! Tips on the pros and cons
Just over 10% of the pools we look after have covers. The most common objection from people we speak to is that they either don’t like the look of them or don’t have space on their pool deck for the roller. You can see from our analysis of swimming pool water temperature they offer a significant temperature gain – more on average than heaters often provide.
September 14th, 2017
Read MoreWant to extend the swimming season beyond the summer months? Here’s tips on recommended pool heating solutions
When you heat your swimming pool not only do you need to choose the most appropriate type of heater to match your needs, you should also think about how the heater will be connected to your pool and the other equipment. Some heating types dictate the plumbing method and others you have a choice. For the same heater and the same heat output, the plumbing method can have significant effects on your energy consumption, your power bills, and the ease of operation. We’ll walk through each possible configuration and look at their pros and cons.
September 4th, 2017
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