Industry News
Smart meter JV receives $35 million in CEFC funding
The CEFC has committed $35m of debt finance towards the expansion of intelliHUB — a joint venture between Pacific Equity Partners and smart meter company Landis+Gyr. [ + ]
Coffee cup composting service launches in Perth
Customers in Perth cafes will be able to dispose of used coffee cups and compostable takeaway food packaging in specially designed compost bins. [ + ]
New road specifications could give new life to old tyres
Millions of waste tyres could soon quite literally find themselves back on the road — as part of Australia's road infrastructure. [ + ]
Victorian Govt announces plastic bag ban, recycling plan
The Victorian Government will ban single-use, lightweight plastic shopping bags from late 2019 in an effort to help protect the environment from plastic pollution. [ + ]
Australia's buildings must be ready for a zero carbon future
Setting stronger energy standards in the National Construction Code could, between now and 2050, reduce energy bills by up to $27 billion and deliver at least 78 million tonnes of emissions savings. [ + ]
Hydrogen innovation hub to be built in WA
ARENA has announced $1.5 million to fund Australia's first green hydrogen innovation hub at Jandakot, a southern suburb of Perth. [ + ]
Industrial-scale Tesla Powerpack installed at Sydney depot
An industrial-scale Tesla Powerpack battery and 1600 solar panels have been installed at the City of Sydney's newly opened Alexandra Canal depot. [ + ]
National Energy Efficiency Conference: registrations, award nominations open
The National Energy Efficiency Conference will take place from 19–20 November at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. [ + ]
Winners announced for 2018 Intersolar AWARD
This year, the award was presented to ABB, Hanwha Q CELLS and Krinner Solar. [ + ]
A carbon-positive roadmap for Australia's built environment
'A Carbon Positive Roadmap for the built environment' establishes the steps required for buildings and fit-outs to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. [ + ]
Natures Organics goes solar
Natures Organics has invested almost $3 million in a 1299 kW roof-mounted solar system spanning 17,000 m2. [ + ]
Partnership to promote sustainable Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and C40 Cities have committed to partner on climate transition by working towards a sustainable Olympic Games. [ + ]
Australia ranks worst for energy efficiency in developed world
The ACEEE has released the 2018 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, and the results don't bode well for Australia. [ + ]
Tidal energy trial at the Port of Gladstone
The project will investigate how tidal energy can contribute to Australia's energy mix by producing clean, predictable renewable energy. [ + ]
Are you meeting your sustainable packaging obligations?
Australian businesses need to comply with the sustainable packaging obligations outlined in the National Environmental Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Measure 2011. [ + ]
