‘Clean technology’ ideas competition finalists announced
20 September, 2011
Entries for the Australian Clean Technologies Ideas Competition have included innovative solutions tackling pollution, energy efficiency, renewable energies, green buildings, smart electricity grids and new transportation systems.
New airport terminal with sustainable design
20 September, 2011
Westralia Airports Corporation (WAC), the owner and operator of Perth Airport, has announced that Broad Construction Services (WA) Pty Ltd is the successful contractor to build the new domestic terminal for Western Australia. The new terminal was designed by Hassell, with environmental sustainability at the forefront of design. A 4 MW co-generation plant is part of the plan for the airport.
Water reform must continue
16 September, 2011
The National Water Commission has released its comprehensive assessment of water reform progress in Australia, providing 12 recommendations to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).The Australian Water Association (AWA) advocates for the continuation of the national water agenda as raised by the National Water Commission and adds its voice to the call for leadership from governments across the continent.
Climate change Bills introduced to House of Reps
14 September, 2011
A package of Bills has been introduced to the House of Representatives by the Gillard government to tackle climate change and promote a clean energy future.
Green Star rating results in rent premiums
13 September, 2011
A new study into the financial performance of green office buildings in Australia has found that Green Star-rated buildings deliver a 12% ‘green premium’ in value and a 5% premium in rent.
Winners announced for water research and innovation prize
07 September, 2011
The winners of the Peter Cullen Eureka Prize for Water Research and Innovation have been announced.
Australia and EU committed to low-carbon future
06 September, 2011
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, has met with his European counterpart to discuss developments in the global carbon market.
Green collar skills to be boosted by new agreement
06 September, 2011
The Green Building Council of Australia and Australian Institute of Architects have signed a memorandum of understanding that will boost the construction industry’s green collar skills.
CJ editing Fighting food loss with packaging
01 September, 2011
The packaging industry wants to fight food loss more effectively. Simple, decentralised packaging machines for emerging markets can improve food security, while the ‘throwaway’ mentality in western industrialised nations can be combated with smart packages. This article details some of the findings from the Save Food campaign and interpack which was held in Germany in May 2011.
Approved Carbon Farming Initiative to benefit regional Australia
24 August, 2011
Regional Australia is set to benefit from the Carbon Farming Initative that has passed through Parliament today.
Australia and the carbon tax - an outsider’s perspective
23 August, 2011
In the wash-up after ‘carbon Sunday’, leading UK-based climate change strategist with global engineering firm MWH John Hobson has this advice to offer Australia as it enters into negotiations to legislate for a carbon-price mechanism.
Are we setting the right priorities to address our energy challenges?
23 August, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
You might use one to dry your hair or wash your dishes. There’s one in every elevator and ventilation system. And in industry they run machines, pumps, fans, conveyors and more. I’m talking about electric motors. They are quite literally everywhere and they use a lot of energy.
NABERS environmental ratings for buildings extended to six stars
23 August, 2011
Australian buildings are becoming so much more efficient that the NABERS rating scale is being extended from 5 to 6 stars.
Environmental sustainability boost for Victorian dairy industry
11 August, 2011
An agreement signed between EPA Victoria and Fonterra, an international dairy company, will seek to drive better environmental outcomes for the Victorian dairy industry.
Grundfos Pumps’ commercial building services web portal
10 August, 2011
Grundfos Pumps’ Grundfos Thinking Building Universe centralised portal has been launched for commercial building services professionals to access a range of information.
