Industry News
2025 EnergyLab cohort released
EnergyLab has revealed the 10 startups selected for its 2025 Climate Solutions Accelerator. [ + ]
Plan to support Vic's renewable energy
VicGrid has released the Victorian Transmission Plan, outlining details for the state's six renewable energy zones for the next 15 years. [ + ]
Experts call for change after UN plastics treaty talks fail
After almost two weeks of tense negotiations, the INC failed to agree on a treaty text or clear plans for how the UN plastics treaty can be delivered. [ + ]
Schneider Electric wins Gartner award
The company has ranked number one in the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain for the third consecutive year. [ + ]
EPA campaign to reduce problem waste
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has launched an awareness campaign to help households safely dispose of problem waste. [ + ]
Mattress recycling site awarded grant to reduce landfill
National social enterprise Soft Landing has been awarded funding to help turn discarded mattresses into valuable new resources. [ + ]
Process turns PFAS pollutant into fluoride
Researchers have developed a sunlight-activated material that can degrade PFAS in water, breaking down the pollutant into harmless components. [ + ]
Recycled water project to service 5000 homes
Yarra Valley Water will begin a project that will provide recycled water to homes and businesses in parts of Lilydale and Chirnside Park. [ + ]
Solar to slash Qld climate pollution, power bills
Rooftop solar power and distributed battery storage could provide up to 60% of Queensland's electricity by 2035, according to QCC report. [ + ]
ARENA Community Batteries Project switches on
The first batteries in the ARENA Community Batteries Project, coordinated by Momentum Energy, have been installed in Adelaide. [ + ]
Industry and environment groups seek urgent packaging law
Environment and industry groups have joined forces to urge the Minister for Environment to apply obligations and targets across the life cycle of packaging. [ + ]
Invasive weeds used for biofuel
Several species of invasive weeds could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to University of Queensland research. [ + ]
Council provides rebates to improve energy efficiency
Residents in the Ku-ring-gai area in Sydney can apply for new rebates (up to $3000) to transition their home to clean, electric energy. [ + ]
New firming tender to protect NSW's energy security
Minister Penny Sharpe is directing a tender for projects that deliver 500 MW of firm capacity for NSW to boost the security and reliability of its energy grid. [ + ]
Australian water industry unites for Walk for Water 2025
WaterAid Australia's annual fundraising event is running from 6–10 October for the 703 million people globally who live without access to clean water. [ + ]
