Helping the property sector move to net zero emissions
16 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungA new report identifies 50 best practice initiatives that can be used across a wide variety of new and existing properties, as part of a push towards net zero carbon buildings.
A complete record of greenhouse gases
14 June, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIROAustralian scientists have published the most comprehensive and high-quality records of greenhouse gases ever. The records track the past and current changes in all 43 greenhouse gases that contribute to human-induced climate change.
Ultrathin material for splitting water could make hydrogen production cheaper
13 June, 2017 by Sue Min Liu and Deborah SmithUNSW chemists have invented a catalyst for splitting water with an electrical current to produce clean hydrogen fuel.
MPower connects Cook Islands
13 June, 2017MPower has been awarded the contract to build a large-scale energy storage system in Rarotonga, the capital of the Cook Islands.
Smart poles rolled out across Newcastle
13 June, 2017The rollout of Australia's biggest smart pole installation has begun as Newcastle City Council unveils an ambitious smart city plan.
CCS funding may get the nod
31 May, 2017Legislation will be introduced into parliament today regarding proposed changes to the CEFC Act to remove the prohibition on the CEFC investing in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
Major solar installation at Cape Jaffa Wines
30 May, 2017Cape Jaffa Wines has made a huge step towards meeting its sustainability goals with the installation of 297 solar panels on its winery roof.
ARENA looking to commercialise CST in Australia
29 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has set out its plans for seeking industry information as the first step in exploring how concentrated sunlight could generate reliable, affordable renewable energy with built-in storage for our national grids.
The rise of rooftop solar in our carbon-free energy future
29 May, 2017 by John Bradley*, CEO, Energy Networks AustraliaCustomers will drive the transformation of Australia's electricity sector as world-leading adopters of renewable energy resources.
$26m raised for the Australian Clean Energy Seed Fund
26 May, 2017Investment service Artesian has announced the completion of a $26 million capital raise for the Clean Energy Seed Fund.
Hot fluids, cracked rocks and the path to geothermal energy
26 May, 2017Research from Victoria University of Wellington has improved our understanding of how underground hot fluids flow through fractured rocks, which will help in the development of geothermal energy.
More competition for transmission connections
24 May, 2017The Australian Energy Market Commission has released a new rule that enables more competition in the provision of transmission connections, while maintaining clear accountability for the safety, security and reliability of the transmission network.
Turning food waste into energy
23 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Sydney Water CorporationSydney Water and the University of Wollongong are collaborating on an innovative research project in which food waste is added to sewage as part of a process called anaerobic co-digestion.
New national body to encourage electric vehicle uptake
23 May, 2017A national body that aims to drive the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia has been officially launched by ClimateWorks.
German solar company opens Australian office
22 May, 2017Solar project developer Wirsol, headquartered in Germany, has opened a new office in Sydney.
