Industry News
Biomass support builds
Representatives from agencies keen to develop new bioenergy and biofuel industries gathered in Casino, NSW, recently to discuss developing a Sustainable Biomass Supply Alliance and to see the successful mallee harvester in action. [ + ]
Cloud-based energy monitoring platform receives merit accolade at 2012 National iAwards
A state-of-the art sustainable energy monitoring and home automation system, developed for Lend Lease’s Convesso Concavo apartments, has won a merit award in the Sustainability and Green IT category at the 2012 National iAwards. [ + ]
2012 the beginning of the clean energy era, says Professor Tim Flannery
Earlier today, Chief Climate Commissioner Professor Tim Flannery addressed leading businesses and organisations at the Committee for Economic Development of Australia. He used the speech to discuss the evidence that 2012 will be considered as the dawn of the clean energy era. [ + ]
Citizens remain critical of battery electric vehicles
The public must learn to love battery electric vehicles (BEVs) if emission-free cars are to succeed in the transport market, states a new report by GlobalData. [ + ]
Federal grant for semiconductor manufacturer to reduce energy use, pollution and expenditure
Technology company Silanna Semiconductor has been awarded a federal government grant worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars to reduce its energy use and cut its carbon emissions intensity by more than 21%. [ + ]
New appointment for Black & Veatch’s water business
Black & Veatch’s global water business has appointed William Yong to lead strategic business growth in South Asia Pacific. [ + ]
Opportunities for efficient buildings in NT
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has called on the Northern Territory’s political leaders to strengthen their commitment to more efficient, productive, resource-friendly and sustainable buildings and communities. [ + ]
Enviropacific establishes in Western Australia
Enviropacific is pleased to announce the establishment of its office in Landsdale, Perth. [ + ]
Bidding to provide low-emissions electricity
A unique scheme that auctions power contracts to low-emissions technology companies could help Australia to transform its electricity sector and meet its long-term climate change targets at the lowest cost, according to Grattan Institute’s Energy Program Director, Tony Wood. [ + ]
Electric buses an eco-friendly Australian first
The recent opening of the $20 million Mossman Gorge Centre, an Indigenous eco-tourism business north of Cairns, has also seen the unveiling of the first ground up built, electric safari-style bus in Australia. [ + ]
National waste policy
The second release of Geoscience Australia’s database and map of waste-related infrastructure is now available. [ + ]
Australia ‘must help’ in world’s silent water menace
Australia should take a lead in tackling the emerging global crisis in groundwater, according to Professor Craig Simmons, Director of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT). [ + ]
Solaris Paper welcomes Asia Pulp & Paper’s latest SVLK certification
Australian tissue and paper supplier Solaris Paper and Paper Force has welcomed the latest announcement by its affiliate, Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), of a 4th SVLK certification. It has been awarded to APP’s PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper Mill in Serang, Java. [ + ]
Tetra Tech awarded EPA methane emissions reduction contracts
Tetra Tech has been awarded two contracts to support the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its efforts to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas and potential source of clean energy. [ + ]
Ecotech and Ionicon annnounce distribution partnership
Online mass spectrometry specialist Ionicon Analytik and environmental monitoring instruments and services company Ecotech are teaming up in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
