Builders Need to Adapt to a Changing World
Well-designed, energy efficient homes are sparking an increased interest among the public and new builders are in support of the innovation and design of green homes. Homebuyers are looking to limit their household expenses now more than ever. Energy efficient homes have the ability to work wonders in saving people substantial amounts on their power […]
Stay Smart & Stay Cool
As the temperature continues to rise, it’s no secret we find ourselves reaching for our air-conditioner remote to beat the heat. Throughout the hot summer months, air-conditioners almost become a necessity here in North Queensland. This luxury does come with a costly price, which has the ability to take us by complete surprise. The harsh […]
Keep your cool & save on your Summer Power Bill
The combination of rising power prices and the onset of the upcoming hotter months of summer is a cringe worthy thought for many of us. During summer we tend to crank up our air-conditioner which causes our electricity usage to skyrocket. Next thing we know, we are left shaking our head in disbelief at our […]
Daylight Saving would Save Millions for North Queensland
Without a doubt, the economy here in North Queensland is doing it extremely tough. For North Queensland to overcome this we need to adapt to the new world. To successfully adjust, sometimes we must embrace change. This is not a popular subject and it will unquestionably ruffle some feathers. It is important, however, to point […]
Cyclone Back-up and benefit from Time of use tariffs
Battery systems are a way of the future, and they are proven to be beneficial for consumers in more ways than one. These systems have significant economic benefits and they are also a valuable backup power source during cyclones and major power outages. Energy storage systems enable solar owners to store and use the energy […]
Solar Still Huge Benefit
The large increases in network charges from Ergon Energy will certainly hurt thousands of Queenslanders. Unfortunately, Ergon has admitted that the daily service charge on Tariff 11 is increasing to $1.16 a day in 2015. This means every single house will be paying $424 a year just to be connected to the grid. The average […]
Horan & Bird Venture Overseas for the First Time
North Queensland’s award-winning Energy Solutions Company, Horan & Bird, have extended their services overseas for the first time, providing solar installations to the South Pacific Cook Islands. Horan & Bird are a leading renewable energy company in Queensland who pride themselves on being the forefront of Energy Creation, Energy Management and Energy Useage. John Horan, […]
Horan & Bird Spread their Wings to Cairns
North Queensland’s Award winning Master Electricians and Energy Solutions Company, Horan & Bird, are proud to announce the recent opening of their newest office in Cairns. Horan & Bird pride themselves on being the forefront of Energy Creation, Energy Management and Energy Useage across Residential, Commercial and Farming markets. Specialising in solar energy, electrical, air-conditioning […]
Horan & Bird named North Queensland “Employer of the Year” at the Queensland Training Awards
Horan & Bird has won the prestigious “Employer of the Year” Award at the 2014 Queensland Training Awards. This is the second year in a row that Horan & Bird has been a North Queensland regional finalist in the awards which were held on Saturday night at Jupiters. Regional winners go on to compete in […]
Townsville 500, V8 Super Cars
Townsville, North Queensland Focus Horan and Bird wanted to create a unique feature for Townsville that would aid Townsville in retaining the V8 super cars event in 2013 along with: Remove the electricity consumption of the building. Create the first Carbon Neutral V8 racing event on the racing calendar. Create a land mark signature […]
