Is the era of cheap energy over?
31 July, 2012 by Carolyn JacksonSome say yes, but a new report estimates that solar photovoltaic and onshore wind could produce some of the lowest electricity generation costs in Australia by 2030, based on current policy settings.
Castle Hill RSL Club cuts carbon footprint with cogeneration
18 June, 2012On 15 September 2011, Castle Hill RSL Club’s C2K Aquatic Centre turned on a new source of electricity and heat in order to improve energy efficiency while reducing its energy costs and its carbon footprint. After just five months of operation, the results prove that the cogeneration system installed by Simons Green Energy has significantly reduced energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Schneider Electric and Krohne partner in automation and instrumentation solution
23 May, 2012Energy management specialist Schneider Electric and industrial process instrumentation manufacturer Krohne have announced a partnership to provide customers with a complete solution including Schneider Electric’s PlantStruxure process automation architecture and Krohne’s instrumentation offer.
Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) market could soar, says GlobalData report
23 April, 2012A new report by GlobalData predicts a steep rise in the market for compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) as energy-efficient lighting becomes increasingly important as an immediate solution to rising electricity consumption and as CFLs become more compatible with existing lighting infrastructures.
Feds put $3.75 million on table for a greener Green Square
21 April, 2012Lord Mayor Clover Moore, today, welcomed a $3.75 million federal government grant to begin rolling out Australia’s first large-scale trigeneration network that will transform Sydney’s Green Square into a new retail, residential and employment hub.
The energy retailer of the future
15 February, 2012In the quest to become more energy efficient and reduce our greenhouse gas output, the question of whether we can rely on energy retailers to help us in this journey is often asked. Jennifer Baltatzidis, Principal Consultant in Energy Engineering at Origin Energy, presents her opinion on this subject.
Recharging electric cars on the highway
09 February, 2012 by Mark Shwartz, Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford UniversityStanford researchers have designed a new technology that could lead to wireless charging of electric vehicles while they cruise down the highway.
Energy technology goes beyond charging cars
19 January, 2012The technology behind an Australian-produced electric vehicle charger could provide an answer to the challenges outlined in the government’s Energy White Paper, thanks to its potential to lower investment in electricity infrastructure by helping better use the existing capacity in the grid.
Sharing energy efficiency
07 December, 2011 by Jennifer Baltatzidis*, Origin EnergyThis past year has seen great change and uncertainty in the energy and regulatory market for business. From increases in energy costs due to network augmentations and more increases on this front expected, to the splitting of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) into two parts, to the introduction and/or adjustments of a variety of state-based schemes, along with more stringent requirements for the commercial building disclosure scheme, and now, an expected carbon tax along with a plethora of grant and tax-break incentives to come with it. While my intent is not to discuss the specifics of what all these changes will mean, one thing is for certain, energy prices will increase and the effects on many businesses will be difficult to ignore.
Low-carbon energy network
06 December, 2011The City of Sydney will begin final negotiations with energy provider Cogent Energy to build and operate a low-carbon energy network to power central Sydney and slash greenhouse gas emissions.
Research finds demand for heat exchanger technologies
18 November, 2011Frost & Sullivan’s 'Trends in Heat Exchanger Technologies' research finds that offering enhanced thermodynamic properties will help manufacturers sustain in this marketplace.
Macroeconomic report looks at NZ green growth opportunities
16 November, 2011The executive summary of a significant macroeconomic report on green growth opportunities for New Zealand has been released.
Australian scientists revolutionise processing of starch
10 November, 2011Australian scientists have developed an analyser that will monitor the behaviour of starches as they are cooked, revolutionising food manufacturing processes.
Trigeneration precinct for commercial buildings
04 November, 2011In April 2011, Investa Property Group and Cogent, a subsidiary of Origin, established a trigeneration facility that reduces the carbon footprints of two commercial buildings in Sydney.
Australians appointed to develop energy efficiency in Dubai cities
26 October, 2011An Australian technology services company has been appointed to assist in driving down energy consumption in three new iconic city precincts in Dubai.
