Transition to renewable energy in Europe
09 August, 2011
The transition to renewable energy is set to deliver an economic pay-off in the years to come. Various studies show that a shift to alternative energy sources will raise the GNP in the coming decade and create new jobs, as Prof Eicke Weber, spokesperson for the Fraunhofer Energy Alliance, points out. Fraunhofer scientists are developing concepts and solutions for the transition as it takes shape.
Carbon-neutral home to be built
08 August, 2011
The SA State Government’s Land Management Corporation (LMC) and its partner in the ‘Zero Carbon Challenge’ competition, the Integrated Design Commission (IDC), have issued an expression of interest that invites professional teams with expertise in architecture, structural engineering, construction costing, building services, water-sensitive urban design, sustainability and industrial design to register their interest in building a carbon-neutral home.
Opportunities for farmers under carbon pricing
08 August, 2011
The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, has visited Castlemaine in rural Victoria to talk about opportunities for Australia’s farmers and regional communities to play their part in Australia’s move to a clean energy future.
Carbon calculator for book publishers
03 August, 2011
Book manufacturer Griffin Press has launched its Carbon Calculator to help large, small and self-publishers make sound environmental and business decisions when printing their books.
Report highlights energy-saving technologies for industrial refrigeration
02 August, 2011
NSW Minister for the Environment Robyn Parker has launched an Energy Saver technology report at Tamburlaine winery, in the Hunter Valley, which has slashed its power use by half.
Ham, bacon and cogeneration
02 August, 2011
The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus has commended Don KR Castlemaine and its fellow large energy users for its efforts in cutting carbon pollution.
Australia urged to increase investment in renewables
02 August, 2011
A KPMG annual survey of global renewable energy mergers and acquisitions showed an increase of over 70% for deals closed in 2010 compared to 2009, with 2011 showing no sign of a slowdown in activities.
CO2 Australia Yonderr carbon offset website
01 August, 2011 | Supplied by: CO2 Australia Limited
The website Yonderr (www.yonderr.com.au) can be used to purchase carbon offset packages specifically tailored to a particular business or lifestyle. It provides a simple way to offset individual, family or business carbon emissions.
Master of Energy Systems university course
01 August, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/Postgrad/m-energy-sys.html
The University of Melbourne has launched a new graduate program to train future leaders in energy business and technology. The new Master of Energy Systems has been developed in close consultation with industry, in response to rapid changes to today’s global energy sector.
Environmental Sustainability award winner
29 July, 2011
Veolia Environmental Services wins Australian Business Award for Environmental Sustainability for the second consecutive year.
Green Globe Awards in NSW highlight leadership and innovation
29 July, 2011
Investa Property Group has taken out the NSW Premiers Award for Sustainability Excellence at this year’s Green Globe Awards. The NSW Government’s annual environment awards were held on 26 July at NSW Parliament House, hosted by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage Robyn Parker.
Draft legislation released on the carbon price
28 July, 2011
The Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, Wayne Swan, and the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, today released exposure drafts of the key bills in the government’s Clean Energy Legislative Package.
Trigeneration at the new Royal Children’s Hospital
27 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Norman Disney & Young
Rapid developments in medical technology, the paradigm shift to patient and family-centred care, and the inability of aging hospitals to accommodate the latest models of care, have all contributed to the current worldwide boom in hospital redevelopment.
Less power more profit for restaurants
27 July, 2011
Kingsley’s Steakhouse & Crabhouse in Woolloomooloo and Chophouse in Sydney CBD both signed up to GreenChef - an energy-efficiency program run by the Green Skills (Aust) Institute. The pilot program, funded by the NSW Government’s Energy Efficiency Training Program, was designed to see how changing behaviour and practices in restaurants would save power - and money. In just seven months, Chophouse reduced its total energy consumption by 14% and Kingsley’s was reduced by 5%.
Initiative to secure effective carbon sinks
27 July, 2011
A new initiative is aiming to set new standards for investment in carbon sink plantation programs.
