Industry News
City of Melbourne looks to build a more sustainable city
Councillors in the City of Melbourne will consider proposed changes to the planning scheme to deliver more sustainable buildings. [ + ]
Pasadena and Frewville Foodlands farewell single-use produce bags
Pasadena and Frewville Foodlands have introduced compostable bags throughout their stores for fresh fruit and vegetables, deli items and baked goods. [ + ]
Collaboration to develop driverless EVs in SA
SenSen Networks and ACE Electric Vehicles Group will collaborate to develop autonomous driving capabilities for ACE electric vehicles. [ + ]
ABB selected to power WA electric bus trial
WA's Public Transport Authority has appointed industrial technology and electrification company ABB to supply charging infrastructure for the state's first electric bus trial. [ + ]
Process begins to assess SA's water utility assets
Water utility assets owned by three South Australian local government councils are seeking registrations of interest as part of a market testing process to determine the future of the assets. [ + ]
Blueprint shows bright future for Australian seaweed industry
The Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint outlines plans for a $1.5 billion Australian seaweed industry that could employ 9000 people and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10%. [ + ]
SA tenants to benefit from Tesla virtual power plant
ARENA will provide $8.2 million in funding to Tesla Motors Australia to deploy residential battery and rooftop solar systems at 3000 properties across Adelaide. [ + ]
Solar farm to boost energy generation in Qld
Luminous Energy completes sale of Columboola Solar Farm project, which will be built using the the latest solar technology innovations. [ + ]
Clean jobs can help repair the economy — and the climate
The Climate Council has identified that 'clean jobs' will help get Australians back to work and are the key to long-term emissions reductions. [ + ]
Victoria tackles pandemic-driven clinical waste surge
The Victorian Aged Care Response Centre has coordinated a cross-government effort to manage the hundredfold increase in clinical waste production. [ + ]
Go Bus goes green with Siemens e-bus infrastructure
NZ bus operator Go Bus has appointed Siemens to install e-bus charging infrastructure to support electrification of bus fleets in Christchurch and Auckland. [ + ]
ALDI commits to 100% renewables by 2021
ALDI Australia has committed to power its Australian operations using 100% renewable electricity by the end of 2021. [ + ]
Reducing gas usage with renewable energy heating
With gas still a key part of many industrial heating applications, researchers are looking for renewable alternatives. [ + ]
Adelaide Cemeteries awarded environmental accreditation
Adelaide Cemeteries has gained internationally recognised ISO 14001 environmental certification, reportedly becoming the first cemetery operator in Australia to do so. [ + ]
Renewable energy credit marketplace planned for Southeast Asia
Power Ledger has expanded its partnership with BCPG to create a Renewable Energy Certificate marketplace in Thailand and the broader Southeast Asian region. [ + ]
