Australia and EU to link Emissions Trading Schemes
12 April, 2012The Australian Government and the European Union (EU) have, during bilateral talks in Brussels, confirmed their strong commitment to working towards linking their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS).
Clean Energy Regulator begins operations
12 April, 2012Australia has moved one step closer to a clean energy future since the Clean Energy Regulator commenced operations on 2 April.
Comments invited on CFI regulations
11 April, 2012Draft regulations to support the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) were released for consultation yesterday by the government.
Power profiles help electronics go green
09 April, 2012New and better ways of measuring high-tech energy consumption could lead to significant environmental and economic gains, a study from The Australian National University has found.
GE Energy names John Anderson as Senior Regional Executive for ANZ and PNG
04 April, 2012GE Energy announced yesterday the appointment of John Anderson as Senior Regional Executive for Australia, New Zealand (ANZ) and Papua New Guinea (PNG).
R&D Tax Incentive registration requirements released
04 April, 2012A publication released by AusIndustry will help businesses understand the registration requirements for the R&D Tax Incentive. The publication outlines what information will be required when businesses commence registering for the incentive from 1 July 2012 and provides additional explanatory materials to help businesses complete their applications.
Climate right for new research institute at UWS
04 April, 2012Nine-storey cranes and 28 m-high ring structures in native bushland that can produce the elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations predicted for later this century are among the state-of-the-art research facilities officially opened today by Senator Chris Evans at the University of Western Sydney’s Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment.
Arup-CUSP partnership to build stronger green economy
03 April, 2012The Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute has formed a partnership with multinational services firm Arup to deliver collaborative research in the area of sustainable development.
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.
Sydney retrofit Grade B building ahead of the curve
30 March, 2012 | Supplied by: NABERSLocal Government Super (LGS) has announced one of its upgraded commercial properties has been awarded a 5.5 star NABERS rating (without factoring in its use of Green Power) and is now one of the lowest energy-intensity office buildings in any Australian CBD.
AWA QLD Water Awards nominations now open
29 March, 2012The AWA (Australian Water Association) QLD Water Awards are now open for nomination. The AWA Awards are an annual program to celebrate and promote the outstanding work achieved by individuals and organisations in the water sector.
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.
Lubricant to increase fuel economy
26 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Total Oil Australia Pty LtdTP Star range of multifunctional lubricants is designed primarily for the lubrication of earthmoving, mining and quarry machinery. The result of over 10 years of development, the products are designed to increase fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Australian wastewater innovation wins international water prize
23 March, 2012Brisbane-based company Bilexys, originating from The University of Queensland (UQ), has won the Pre-Revenue Track award in the US$200,000 Imagine H20 2011 Prize - the world’s premier competition for water start-up companies.
