Manufacturing a better working environment
12 October, 2015 by Barry Thomas, Director Asia Pacific, MD Cook Australia, Cook MedicalAs the managing director of Cook Medical Australia, Barry Thomas is aware of manufacturers' contributions to environmental issues today — and he believes we should do what we can to address these issues.
The Australian Power Generation Technology study
02 October, 2015More than 30 Australian utility and energy providers, industry, research and environmental organisations and governments have agreed to support an independent study on the costs and performance of current power-generation technologies.
Atlas Copco AQ 15-30 VSD oil-free compressor
21 September, 2015Atlas Copco's AQ 15-30VSD water-injected screw compressor, available in water-cooled and air-cooled versions, is designed to meet users' needs for pure, oil-free air while offering high-pressure capability and improved energy efficiency.
How much cost does a capacity system really save?
18 September, 2015Many utilities employ penalty rates for low electrical system efficiency. A common resolution to this situation is to install a capacitor system. How much energy and how much cost can a capacitor system actually save?
Energy costs hit low-income households hardest
25 August, 2015Research has found that over the past two decades (1993–2012), low-income households and those caught in the housing affordability trap felt the brunt of energy costs. Higher income households were meanwhile unaffected, as income rose above inflation and in line with prices.
The essentials of building automation
21 May, 2015There are few markets as fast paced or lucrative as the technology market, particularly in the context of building automation solutions.
Creating a sustainable future for Australia's buildings
22 January, 2015 by Cara RyanAcross Australia and the globe, buildings account for up to 40% of energy. Cara Ryan from the EcoBuildings Division of Schneider Electric comments on how she believes we can create greater efficiencies in our existing buildings throughout 2015 and beyond.
Engineers Australia releases energy security report
04 December, 2014Engineers Australia released the report 'Energy Security for Australia' today at Parliament House. The report draws attention to Australia's current energy security flaws and maps out a pathway to a stronger energy future.
Thin clients: a sustainable alternative to PCs
27 November, 2014 by Marc Doehnert, ANZ Business Development Manager, IGEL TechnologyThin clients are designed to provide a smaller, cheaper and more energy-efficient desktop computing alternative to traditional PCs, explains Marc Doehnert, ANZ Business Development Manager, IGEL Technology.
Bridging the gap between distributors and customer
15 September, 2014 by Matt Gleeson, Oracle Utilities Regional Vice President at Oracle APACRecent developments in the utilities industry have made one thing very clear: for energy companies, doing business the way they have until now no longer represents a sustainable course of action.
What does green retrofitting mean for you?
04 September, 2014The new trend for designing sustainable, energy-efficient buildings has taken a further step: green retrofitting of existing corporate properties.
Asteron Centre earns 5.5 Star energy rating
31 July, 2014Wellington's Asteron Centre - the city's largest single office building - has earned a 5.5 Star base building energy rating from NABERSNZ after reducing its base building energy use annually to 46 kWh/m2.
Food manufacturer improves sustainability with biogas recovery
30 July, 2014Food manufacturing specialist Wiley has designed and constructed an innovative biogas and water treatment plant for JBS Australia. The innovation has resulted in improved sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint for the meat processing company.
Water sector working with industry
23 July, 2014Degrémont, a subsidiary of water and waste management company Suez Environnement, has just signed a contract with Delta Electricity to operate and maintain the water reclamation plant at Vales Point Power Station in New South Wales. Sustainability Matters talks to Stuart Gowans, General Manager - Business Development at Degrémont, to find out more about the company's expansion into the industrial sector in Australia.
Developing urban efficiency through collaboration
14 July, 2014 by Joe Craparotta Vice President - Energy Business*City dwellers make up more than 50% of the world's population. Current urbanisation trends show that in the next 40 years, 70% of all people on the planet will be living in cities.
