Fujitsu Data Centre achieves NABERS rating
31 October, 2013Fujitsu has announced its Noble Park Data Centre in Melbourne has achieved a NABERS Energy for data centres rating, making it the first in Australia to be certified using the NABERS data centres tools.
Cogeneration in food and beverage manufacturing
17 October, 2013It seems only a few months ago that major industrials were concerned about electricity price rises and saw gas as an easy option. With the emergence of competition for new gas supplies from large export projects, expectations are for a seller's market and we now see predictions of significant gas price rises over the next few years. In this article, pitt&sherry Principal Consultant Dr Steve Edwards discusses cogeneration as an alternative form of energy generation in food and beverage manufacturing.
6 Green Stars for BHP Billiton fit-out
16 October, 2013BHP Billiton was presented with a 6 Star Green Star Interiors rating for its Perth fit-out at Brookfield Place, which represents world leadership in green building outcomes.
Building control for energy efficiency
23 September, 2013A single advanced building control now in development could slash 18% - tens of thousands of dollars - off the overall annual energy bill of the average large office building, with no loss of comfort, according to a report by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Virtual race showcases buildings’ daily energy usage
16 September, 2013As part of the City of Sydney's annual Art & About Sydney festival, a special video installation will represent the energy usage of local offices through a race with virtual athletes.
GlobalData forecasts the global power capacity of 2030
12 September, 2013Research and consulting firm GlobalData has released a report forecasting a global renewable capacity of 2055 GW in 2030 - one fifth of the global installed capacity - growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% from 2013 to 2030.
Meridian Building has market-leading energy performance
09 September, 2013The Meridian Building on Wellington's waterfront - one of New Zealand's most iconic sustainable buildings - has achieved a 5.5 star base building rating. This is a market-leading NABERSNZ rating for energy performance - the highest to be awarded under the 6 star scheme.
Europe’s energy demand to drive T&D investment, says GlobalData
12 August, 2013The latest GlobalData report states that European countries are looking for more diverse energy sources. This will mean boosted investment in their transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure.
Green KFC store opens in NSW
05 July, 2013KFC Australia has officially opened the country’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certifiable quick service restaurant at East Maitland in NSW.
Energy efficiency and sustainability program
04 July, 2013For organisations whose machinery is costing thousands of dollars in electricity to run and for those wanting to consider energy efficient upgrades but who are unsure where to start, or what financial assistance may be available, Energy Action offers a unique energy efficiency and sustainability partnership program, Activ8+.
Nano research to advance optical IT
21 June, 2013A research team at Swinburne University of Technology has overcome a fundamental law of optical science that could lead to faster and more energy-efficient optical computing.
Green Star library is smart and sustainable
17 June, 2013Victoria’s Melton Library and Learning Hub - officially opened on 15 June - has been awarded a 5 Star Green Star - Public Building Design PILOT rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). This makes it Australia’s first completed Green Star library.
Intelligent door seal prevents poor air quality
13 June, 2013Researchers in Germany have come up with an intelligent door seal system that calculates the best compromise between good indoor air quality and energy efficiency.
Energy efficiency for MGB manufacturer
13 May, 2013SULO Australia is known for the manufacture of mobile garbage bins (MGBs) and operates one of the largest plastic injection moulding plants in Australia. Its facility is one of the most highly automated large tonnage injection moulding plants in the country. It produces 900,000 wheelie bins a year and has delivered in excess of 10 million units into the Australian market.
Electricity demand falls as hydro growth continues
08 May, 2013The pitt&sherry Carbon Emissions Index (CEDEX) for April indicates that demand for electricity, and associated emissions from the electricity generation sector, have continued to fall in the past 12 months.
