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.
Map-based data on the energy consumption of residential buildings
15 April, 2013Within the Academy of Finland’s Research Programme on Climate Change (FICCA), a model has been developed that facilitates the computational estimation of the energy consumption and emissions for all residential buildings in any given area.
Mixing it up with renewables
04 April, 2013Sustainability Matters talks to Ivor Frischknecht, CEO of ARENA, about the current and future trends for the renewable energy mix in Australia. ARENA is an independent statutory authority tasked with the objectives of improving the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies and increasing the supply of renewable energy in Australia.
Data centre temperature rise during a cooling system outage
03 April, 2013The data centre architecture and its IT load significantly affect the amount of time available for continued IT operation following a loss of cooling. Some data centre trends may actually increase the rate at which data centre temperatures rise.
