Industry News
Clean energy Budget a "step in the right direction"
Following the launch of the Energy Next agenda, the speakers have given their opinions on the federal clean energy Budget. [ + ]
Greater Southern Sydney to receive major water upgrade
Sydney Water has commenced work on a major $80 million upgrade to its Nepean Water Filtration Plant south of Sydney. [ + ]
Yarra Valley Water announces five-year partnerships
Yarra Valley Water has a signed a partnership with Jaydo, Aqua Metro and MFJ Constructions to deliver its Pipes and Facilities Program. [ + ]
South East Water wins award for leak detection program
South East Water's continuous flow leak detection initiative has won the Customer Experience Award at the Australian Water Awards. [ + ]
Breaking the Plastic Habit program awarded
Brookfield Properties has been awarded a CitySwitch Award in recognition of its Breaking the Plastic Habit program in Australia. [ + ]
Greenwashing alert issued to company directors
Australian company directors should be on high alert as the competition watchdog cracks down on misleading environmental claims. [ + ]
Energy Next July agenda released
Energy Next, part of RX Global, has released the full program and agenda for its July event, which includes clean energy experts and organisations. [ + ]
Upgrade underway for SA water treatment plant
Work is underway at SA Water's Port Lincoln Wastewater Treatment Plant to enhance sewage treatment and the plant's overall performance. [ + ]
Using waste rubber for steel manufacturing
In a collaborative project between Australian businesses and organisations, a novel steel manufacturing process using waste rubber feedstock has been commercialised. [ + ]
Bango Wind Farm now fully operational
Bango Wind Farm's 46 turbines are now fully operational and generating clean, renewable energy to 144,000 homes. [ + ]
Entries for Premier's Sustainability Awards open
Sustainability Victoria has called on manufacturers to showcase sustainability success stories by entering this year's Premier's Sustainability Awards. [ + ]
Paper cups recognised as recyclable
Simply Cups has been recognised as an Alternative Destination under the Australasian Recycling Label, giving instructions on how to recycle paper cups. [ + ]
Upgrading housing to improve health
A study has found that even minor adjustments to aging housing stock can lead to better health and quality of life for vulnerable Australians. [ + ]
Energy savings winning at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Australia's iconic MCG has achieved high energy, cost and emissions savings under the energy performance contract between Siemens and the Melbourne Cricket Club. [ + ]
Eraring battery project contracted
Wärtsilä has been selected by Origin Energy as the preferred contractor to deliver the first phase of its Eraring energy storage project. [ + ]
