Clean Energy Finance highlights for 2014–15
03 August, 2015The year to 30 June 2015 saw the Clean Energy Finance Corporation commit new investments of close to $500 million in eight new projects, taking its total commitments to invest over the two years since inception to more than $1.4 billion.
NZ updates Green Star rating tool
31 July, 2015The New Zealand Green Building Council has undertaken a major review of Green Star, working alongside industry to review four key categories of the sustainability rating system: Innovation, Energy, Water and Materials.
$155,000 in funding for 38 community groups
27 July, 2015The SUEZ environnement Community Grants have been awarded for 2015, recognising 38 community groups across Australia with over $155,000 in funding to help realise their project dreams.
Kiwi students compete to save energy
22 July, 2015Two student accommodation facilities at the Victoria University of Wellington have been pitted against each other in a competition to see which can save the most power compared to the previous year's usage.
Push to reform the electricity market
20 July, 2015The Property Council of Australia, the Total Environment Centre and the City of Sydney are asking the Australian Energy Market Commission to change the rules that govern the electricity market.
Conference on climate-resilient primary industries
16 July, 2015The Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI) will be holding its flagship conference from 18–19 November at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf, Sydney.
Commonwealth Bank Place adds 6 Star Green Star - Performance rating
14 July, 2015Commonwealth Bank Place has received a 6 Star Green Star - Performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), adding to its 6 Star Design, As-Built and Interiors certifications.
A Tram Tracker and free bikes at Riverside residential development
13 July, 2015Riverside Group has introduced 'Tram Tracker' information to the ground floor lobbies of its Jaques residential development in Richmond, as well as a free bicycle with every apartment.
NABERSNZ renewed until 2020
09 July, 2015The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority in New Zealand has renewed the licence for the NABERS environmental program until 2020.
All-Energy Australia 2015 program released
07 July, 2015All-Energy Australia's 2015 program will focus on the themes of technology and innovation, featuring experts and leading exhibitors from across the global clean energy sector.
World Resources Forum calls for a more competitive Australia
07 July, 2015The World Resources Forum Asia Pacific, held in Sydney during June, concluded that Australia needs to make some changes if it is to remain globally competitive and prosperous post-boom.
Registrations open for All-Energy Australia 2015
26 June, 2015Registrations are open for All-Energy Australia 2015, the renewable energy exhibition and conference taking place in Melbourne from 7-8 October.
Australian Clean Energy Summit coming to Sydney
23 June, 2015As Australia's energy system undergoes a period of rapid change, the senior players driving this transformation will come together in Sydney from 15-16 July at the Australian Clean Energy Summit.
Ethos Global 2015 Community Project Grants announced
15 June, 2015Pollinate Energy is one of only six recipients of the 2015 Ethos Global Community Project Grants for programs that bring positive societal, environmental and economic benefits while enhancing community wellbeing.
National workshop on nuclear energy
10 June, 2015CRC CARE will host a national workshop exploring the pros and cons of nuclear energy for Australia. To be held in Adelaide on 16 June, 'National Workshop on Nuclear Energy for Australia' will examine the policy and other issues surrounding the peaceful use of nuclear power by Australia.
