Free webinar on voltage optimisation
16 January, 2014Powerstar Australia is holding a free webinar on voltage optimisation - a practice said to save businesses 12-15% on their electricity usage each year. The webinar will be held on 12 February from 9-10 am.
Technical assistance program for Pacific Islands
06 January, 2014The new Pacific Technical Assistance (PacificTA) Programme is funded from the New Zealand Aid Programme and managed by Local Government New Zealand. It coordinates local government staff from across the country to share their expertise with Pacific Island authorities.
Melbourne Retrofit Survey 2013 released
10 December, 2013The '1200 Buildings, Melbourne Retrofit Survey 2013', released by the City of Melbourne last night, explores how Melbourne's older office buildings are upgrading to more sustainable systems and fit-outs.
City of Sydney supports green roofs and walls
09 December, 2013The City of Sydney has released a draft policy calling on residents to green their roofs and walls as a way of improving air quality, supporting biodiversity and creating new spaces in the heart of the city for food production and relaxation.
China takes on UQ's CarbonGame
06 December, 2013 by Tahlia MathiesonUniversity of Queensland (UQ) PhD student Adrian Ward has used the CarbonGame iPad app to run a workshop for the Shanghai Energy and Environment Exchange, the Chinese government agency in charge of implementing the country's emissions trading scheme.
Philmac Project for funding water initiatives closes in two weeks
06 December, 2013Only two weeks remain for schools, sports clubs and community organisations to apply for funding for projects that have the potential to save water and benefit the environment in regional Australia.
Training program on climate change adaptation
06 December, 2013EIANZ NSW Division and Special Interest Section on Climate Change, in partnership with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, is offering a training program designed to upskill environment and sustainability professionals on climate change adaptation.
Water industry conference to join All-Energy Australia, Australian Sustainability and Waste Expo in 2014
27 November, 2013Inter-Water Australia is a new national water exhibition and conference aimed at water users in industry, commerce and the urban environment, as well as the water-supply industry.
NMW revamps for 2014
26 November, 2013National Manufacturing Week (NMW) returns to the Sydney Showground from 13-16 May next year with a revamped look.
Upcoming WMAA events for December
26 November, 2013The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is holding two events next week.
Schneider Electric's Energy University endorsed by IHEA
19 November, 2013Schneider Electric's Energy University - an online resource where anyone with an interest in the energy industry can undertake free training courses - has been endorsed by the Institute of Hospital Engineering Australia (IHEA) as a recognised source of educational and developmental material.
First Green Star - Performance project registered
19 November, 2013The Wyndham Civic Centre in outer Melbourne has become the first building in Australia to be registered for a Green Star - Performance rating. The three-storey building is a conference and expo space used by a variety of community groups.
"Golden opportunity" for Australia to help solve soil crisis, says ASC
13 November, 2013The Australian Soil Consortium (ASC) is calling for Australia to take a leading role in overcoming the increasing threat of land degradation.
Master of Energy Studies scholarship deadline extended
08 November, 2013The application deadline for the Glencore Xstrata Energy Leaders Scholarship has been extended to 15 November 2013.
Photo winners in International savewater competition
08 November, 2013Four photographic winners from around the world were announced today, selected from more than 3700 entries from over 90 countries in the International 2013 savewater! Photographic Competition.
