Coffs Harbour water reclamation plant recognised by IPWEA NSW
28 May, 2010
An innovative water reclamation plant in Coffs Harbour that meets the irrigation needs of the region, thereby conserving drinking water supplies, received the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) NSW award for Recovering, Recycling and Reusing at an awards ceremony in May.
Eaton Energy Saver System (ESS)
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd
The rising demand for high availability, reliability and efficient power is a continuous challenge for data centre operators. Improving energy efficiency can help address environmental, regulatory and economic pressures.
BlueScope Steel Colorbond Coolmax roofing material
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: BlueScope Steel
In response to the growing worldwide issue of urban heat islands, BlueScope Steel has developed a roofing product named Colorbond Coolmax steel. It is a high solar reflectance material which, in moderate to hot climates, has a surface temperature that can be up to 6.5°C cooler than Colorbond steel in the colour Surfmist and up to 18°C cooler than Zincalume steel.
KSB PumpMeter pump monitoring system
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: KSB Australia Pty Ltd
PumpMeter comprises pressure sensors as well as an analysing and display unit attached to the pump. It measures suction pressure, discharge pressure, differential pressure and head.
EcoStruxure energy management solution
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has announced its EcoStruxure solution architecture, an approach which unites its expertise in power, data centres, process and machines, building control, and physical security to enable intelligent energy management solutions for users seeking to optimise energy efficiencies across multiple domains of their business.
Innovec Controls LEDDL LED lights
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Innovec Controls Pty Ltd
Innovec Controls has launched its energy-saving, low-voltage LED downlight and dimming control systems for the Australian domestic housing and commercial markets.
Standards on sustainability in building
20 May, 2010
A new edition of ‘ASTM International Standards on Sustainability in Building’ is available on CD-ROM.
EPA awards Yalumba's sustainability journey
19 May, 2010
The Environment Protection Authority is presenting The Yalumba Wine Company with South Australia's first EPA Accredited Sustainability Licence.
$5.5m to help 22 manufacturers go green
17 May, 2010
A food manufacturer, an electroplating company and a manufacturer of sailboat hardware are among the latest businesses to receive a Re-tooling for Climate Change grant to save water or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Increasing support for business R&D
14 May, 2010
Australian businesses will receive a significant boost in support for research and development, under new R&D tax incentive legislation introduced into Parliament.
$18m to help office buildings go green
13 May, 2010
Thirty-nine commercial office buildings around Australia will have their greenhouse gas emissions cut by 30,000 tonnes a year as a result of the latest grants under the Rudd government’s Green Building Fund.
Investing in renewable energy
13 May, 2010
A number of key renewable energy and energy-efficiency initiatives have been announced as part of the 2010-2011 Australian Federal Budget. Treasurer Wayne Swan said the government accepts the science of climate change and the need for combined global and domestic action. A number of industry associations welcomed the budget speech saying that energy efficiency and smart electricity networks could be an important part of the solution.
GHD engineer named one of Australia’s most inspiring
12 May, 2010
GHD mechanical engineer Andrew Bagnall has been named one of Australia’s Most Inspiring Young Engineers for 2010. The award is part of the 2010 Year of Engineering Leadership, an initiative of Engineers Australia, aimed at celebrating the achievements of motivated, inspirational engineers.
$23m for the nation’s new national waste policy
12 May, 2010
Environment Protection Minister Peter Garrett says the government will invest $23 million over five years to deliver Australia’s new landmark National Waste Policy.
National Waste Report 2010 released
11 May, 2010
Australia's first comprehensive report on waste and resource recovery was released on Friday 7 May - the National Waste Report 2010.
