Eight features for greener and healthier offices
31 October, 2016The World Green Building Council has revealed its business case for healthy buildings, identifying eight factors and showcasing 15 case studies for creating healthier and greener offices which can impact on the bottom line.
EECCA website showcases Australia's energy efficiency schemes
25 October, 2016The Energy Efficiency Certificate Creators Association has launched its new website, providing an entry point for the latest information on all market-based energy efficiency schemes operating in Australia.
Building smarter cities
18 October, 2016Many facets of our cities, from transportation and water management to building design and public safety, are ripe for reinvention.
Final round of WLRM Weighbridge Fund announced
17 October, 2016The NSW EPA has released its fourth and final round of the Weighbridge Fund under the $465.7 million NSW Government Waste Less, Recycle More (WLRM) initiative.
Grants to help Victorian small businesses operate sustainably
17 October, 2016Victoria's Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change has announced a $3 million grants program that will equip small to medium-sized businesses with the skills needed to cut energy costs, reduce greenhouse emissions and improve productivity.
National energy-efficiency education needed for built environment
10 October, 2016CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) research has found that there are more impediments than incentives to Australian education policies for sustainability, energy efficiency and low carbon living for trades and professionals working in the built environment.
New Energy Jobs Fund grant recipients announced
07 October, 2016The Victorian Government has confirmed the first group of successful recipients of its New Energy Jobs Fund grants.
Green leasing standard launched by Better Buildings Partnership
16 September, 2016The Better Buildings Partnership has released a new commercial green leasing standard to help landlords and tenants benchmark their agreements against others and save on power and water bills.
Counting down to the 2016 Smart Lighting Summit
01 September, 2016The 2016 edition of the annual Australian Smart Lighting Summit convenes in Melbourne next week from 6–7 September. This year's event will discuss smart lighting, smart cities and the Internet of Things.
Energy rating tool for apartments announced
25 August, 2016The federal and state governments have announced funding for a new rating tool for apartment buildings that will drive sustainability upgrades, resulting in greenhouse gas reductions and bill savings.
Sydney apartment buildings invited to go green
24 August, 2016The City of Sydney is inviting 20 high-rise apartment buildings to join Smart Green Apartments — a free program that is intended to reduce emissions and slash utility bills.
Mayoral candidate Christine Forster announces plans for a sustainable Sydney
24 August, 2016Liberal councillor Christine Forster, who is running against Clover Moore as mayor of the City of Sydney, has announced a suite of policies to help residents better contribute to a sustainable city.
Building digital futures at Australian Utility Week
08 August, 2016Australian Utility Week 2016 is a large-scale expo dedicated to the theme 'Building digital futures'.
CSIRO ordered to backflip on climate science
04 August, 2016 by Lauren DavisGreg Hunt has demanded that CSIRO restore its focus on climate science, less than six months after the organisation announced a number of job cuts in the area.
Collective action required to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
01 August, 2016Unilever's 'Mobilising Collective Action' panel event brought together leading experts to discuss practical ideas and actions that will enable Australia to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
