CEO of GBCA joins world green building leaders
03 April, 2012The CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), Romilly Madew, has been elected onto the Board of Directors of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC).
Off grid housing community for Taupo
02 April, 2012The New Zealand Clean Energy Centre has been investigating the feasibility of an off grid housing community in Taupo. Homes would be heated either via geothermal or biomass. Electricity would be supplied via solar and wind. Wastewater would be drip irrigated to energy crops which provide future fuel for the community. Water would be supplied via rainwater collection.
Make My City Work campaign launched
28 March, 2012Australia’s leading green building organisation, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), has applauded the launch of the new ‘Make My City Work’ campaign.
Rewards set to get more farmers recycling
13 March, 2012New Zealand’s leading rural recycling program is running a rewards initiative this autumn to encourage more farmers to recycle. The Agrecovery Rural Recycling Programme is offering 10 rural retailer vouchers to the value of $500 as an incentive to ensure famers and growers protect the environment.
Climate Commission role clarified
13 March, 2012There has been some confusion in the media recently regarding the role of the Climate Commission. The following statement is intended to clarify its role.
Thinking green cities
08 March, 2012The Think Green Cities started yesterday and runs until 7 March 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. The conference, co-hosted by the Green Building Council of Australia and Property Council of Australia, is bringing together the industry’s leading green thinkers, industry experts and manufacturers for three days of green building conversation, innovation and collaboration.
Restrictions on ‘Design’ ratings strengthen Green Star
08 March, 2012From 1 January 2013, Green Star - Design ratings will be valid for two years, as the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) introduces time restrictions to strengthen the robustness of Australia’s environmental rating system for buildings.
Clean Technology Investment Programs information sessions
06 March, 2012Manufacturers can learn how to apply for the $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs at a series of information sessions hosted by AusIndustry around Australia. The sessions will help manufacturers and business operators interested in applying for assistance under the programs.
GBCA welcomes new rating system for sustainable infrastructure
01 March, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has welcomed the introduction of the nation’s first rating scheme for sustainable infrastructure projects. The Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Scheme, launched by the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC), comprises a rating tool, assessment process and education and training programs.
Sneak peek at new rating tool for sustainable communities
29 February, 2012After four years in the making, 38 sponsors and supporters, 135 members of technical working groups and committees, and 35 credits refined down from 85, the Green Star - Communities rating tool is almost ready for release. The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) will be hosting a ‘sneak peek’ of Green Star - Communities at Green Cities 2012.
UQ heads international collaboration to strengthen crop management across the Pacific
28 February, 2012The University of Queensland (UQ) is heading an international collaboration to further the sustainable development of high-value crops in the Pacific Islands. Dr Mike Furlong, from UQ’s School of Biological Sciences, is leading the $3.47m five-year Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) project to diagnose and research emerging pest and disease problems before they impact on newly intensified crops.
Cane growers, conservationists and Coca-Cola meet in Townsville for the Project Catalyst Growers Forum
28 February, 2012The Project Catalyst Growers Forum, being held at Townsville’s Jupiters Casino from 27-29 February, will see sugarcane growers meet with conservationists, natural resources groups and Coca-Cola to focus on reducing the impact sugarcane production has on freshwater quality and the Great Barrier Reef.
Rockwell Automation on the Move in Melbourne
28 February, 2012Rockwell Automation on the Move is soon to tour Australia, providing industry with a showcase of technology, products and services. The two-day event commences in Melbourne on 6 March with the participation of the Hon Greg Combet, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.
Clean Technology Investment Programs move Australian manufacturing towards a cleaner future
24 February, 2012Australian manufacturing is moving towards a clean energy future as $1 billion in funding will be provided to the industry to improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution. The Clean Technology Investment Programs, launched on 16 February, will provide grants to help manufacturers buy new plant equipment which reduces carbon pollution or cuts their energy costs.
NABERS training series now open for registrations
15 February, 2012The 2012 NABERS training series for people to become accredited assessors or simply better understand how the NABERS rating tools work are now open for registration. Courses are being held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra.
