Industry News
Carbon price revenue helps ice energy costs
Revenue from the carbon price will help Adelaide’s largest ice manufacturer, Adelaide Ice Service, to reduce energy costs by up to $20,000 a year. [ + ]
ABB to acquire solar inverter company Power-One
ABB, the global power and automation technology group, and Power-One, a provider of renewable energy and of energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions, have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Power-One for $6.35 per share in cash or $1028 million equity value. [ + ]
Landholders to earn carbon credits by planting mallee
Landholders will be able to generate carbon credits from establishing mallee plantings on their properties under a new carbon farming initiative (CFI) methodology approved by the Australian Government today. [ + ]
Climate Change Authority invites public input to its caps and targets review
The Climate Change Authority today released an issues paper and invited submissions to the Authority’s review of Australia’s targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Earth Day tips from En Pointe Tec
22 April was Earth Day. In recognition of this event, IT solutions provider En Pointe Technologies has outlined three quick and easy steps that organisations can implement within their office environment to help them go green. [ + ]
Large-scale water and wastewater projects partnership
Microvi Biotechnologies is partnering with MWH Global to bring its water technologies to Australia and the Asia-Pacific. [ + ]
Research into the benefits of green planted roofs
The University of Canterbury (UC) is investigating the benefits of green planted roofs for the New Zealand built environment. [ + ]
Global Energy Prize honours scientists for rechargeable batteries, physics work
The Global Energy Prize (GEP), one of the world’s most prestigious awards recognising outstanding achievements across the world in energy research and technology, has announced this year’s two honourees for their important contributions and research in rechargeable batteries and physics. [ + ]
Community engagement the key to better cities, says GBCA
A new strategic and streamlined approach to planning in NSW can deliver better communities and cities, but it requires a genuine commitment to community engagement, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). [ + ]
Accolades for 73 years of sugar innovation
Two QUT researchers have received industry accolades for their commitment to innovating Australia’s sugar industry. [ + ]
Nominations now open for NSW Green Globe Awards
Nominations are now open for the NSW Government’s 14th annual Green Globe Awards, celebrating environmental excellence and innovation in NSW. [ + ]
Green cities mean healthier people, says study
Australians will be happier, safer and healthier if they look after the wildlife in their cities, according to a new scientific study. [ + ]
International acquisitions follow strong growth for Australian environmental firm
Independent environmental firm SLR Consulting has announced two international acquisitions: California-based Strategic Engineering & Sciences (SES) and Johannesburg-based Synergistics Environmental Services (Synergistics). [ + ]
Carbon pollution declines as economy grows
National Greenhouse Accounts released yesterday show Australia’s carbon pollution fell slightly during 2012, even though the economy continued to grow, due mainly to lower greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity generation sector. [ + ]
Forestry wood waste for renewable energy
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has today called on state and federal governments to promote the opportunities for woody waste to produce more renewable energy, provided these resources are sourced from sustainably managed forests. [ + ]
