Cleantech start-up Evergen and community housing organisation SGCH are partnering on a pilot program which will see the installation of the Evergen intelligent home energy system in 10 low-income households in NSW. [ + ]

Synnex Australia, a supplier of ICT products, has announced a distribution agreement with Delta Electronics' Mission Critical Infrastructure Solutions (MCIS) business. [ + ]

The World Energy Council has found that energy efficiency improvements over the last 15 years have saved the world 3.1 gigatonnes (Gt) of primary energy consumption and 7 Gt of CO₂, but concludes that much more could and should be done. [ + ]

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is supporting Unitywater in its development of a waste-to-energy feasibility study that could revolutionise the way we think about, and use, sewage. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has identified the states and territories with the most supportive policies for the deployment of energy from waste and bioenergy projects. [ + ]

Sustainability Victoria has released the report 'Energy Efficient Office Buildings: Transforming the Mid-Tier Sector', underscoring the potential economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency upgrades. [ + ]

For the second year running, renewable energy company ACCIONA has been ranked number one on the list of the 'New Energy Top 100 Green Utilities'. [ + ]

Researchers have found a new way to fabricate high-efficiency, semitransparent perovskite solar cells. [ + ]

Westwick-Farrow Media has added a 13th media brand to its portfolio with the acquisition of the Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin (AHHB) from APRS Media. [ + ]

The University of Wollongong's Sustainable Buildings Research Centre will become a research participant in the Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living. [ + ]

As part of a series of roadshows being held throughout Australia, Vector Energy is showcasing developments in emerging energy storage technology and encouraging businesses to take greater control of their energy future with the Tesla Powerpack. [ + ]

Engineering company Black & Veatch, in a joint venture with Civmec (BVCJV), has won a contract to upgrade and expand Western Australia's largest wastewater treatment plant. [ + ]

Senior business leaders, fund managers, legal experts and regulators met in Melbourne last month to consider a new legal opinion on how corporate law requires company directors to consider and respond to climate-related risks to their business. [ + ]

WA Environment Minister Albert Jacob has announced $690,000 in funding to support waste management projects to divert waste from landfill. [ + ]

The 'Towards Buildings That Thrive' report addresses the need for design and construction practices that promote healthier and sustainable commercial spaces — with a focus on indoor air quality. [ + ]