Wastewater algae to biocrude oil
27 January, 2010
In November, the New Zealand Minister for Energy and Resources, Hon Gerry Brownlee, opened what is claimed to be the largest wastewater algae to biocrude oil demonstration project in the world.
Renewable product packaging
25 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Dell Technologies
Dell is shipping its Dell Inspiron Mini 10 and Mini 10v netbooks in packaging made from bamboo, a renewable material that serves as a good alternative to moulded paper pulp, foams and corrugate often used in packaging.
Innovative behaviour change initiative for Perth
25 January, 2010
Leading-edge techniques in voluntary behaviour change will be employed to help Perth householders become more efficient in their use of energy, water, car travel and waste management.
Public comment requested for VCS agriculture and forestry land use methodology
25 January, 2010
The Voluntary Carbon Standard Program has posted an agriculture, forestry and other land use methodology on the VCS website for a 30-day public comment period.
CCS industry responds to global support program
25 January, 2010
In an address to delegates attending the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, the Global Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Institute’s CEO Nick Otter announced that it had received over 50 applications for its Project Funding and Support Program. The applications received represent more than AU$500m in assistance sought from CCS project proponents across the world.
Glaciologist responds to doubts over Himalayan melt
25 January, 2010
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is reexamining a report it issued that suggests Himalayan glaciers could vanish by 2035.
Revised GBCA Green Star PVC credit released for comment
22 January, 2010
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is taking steps to recognise environmental advances made by polyvinyl chloride (PVC) manufacturers across Australia, in order to continue to drive production and use of best-practice materials.
Malaysian company to explore potential of carbon-neutral city
22 January, 2010
Masdar, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mubadala Development Company, and 1Malaysia Development Berhad have signed a cooperation agreement to explore clean technology projects and investments, including the possibility of building Malaysia's first carbon-neutral city.
US Dept of Energy selects Eaton and HP to improve IT energy efficiency
18 January, 2010
Eaton has announced that it is collaborating with HP on a federally funded project to improve energy efficiency in information technology (IT) systems. Among the 14 projects chosen by the US Department of Energy, the joint proposal from Eaton and HP was selected as the third-largest grant recipient at US$7.4 million.
EcoForum conference
11 January, 2010
Delegates at the EcoForum Conference & Exhibition in Sydney this February will hear about what is possibly the first indirect-to-potable stormwater harvesting project in Australia when presenter Chris Devitt from the drought-stricken city of Orange, New South Wales, describes how his council found a long-term, sustainable solution to a steady decline in water storage levels that had reached as low as 26.7% in August 2008.
How to tap into 'green' government grants
08 January, 2010
There is more than $3 billion in federal and state government 'green' grants and subsidies available and most companies do not know they are available or how to access them, according to sustainability consultancy Equilibrium OMG.
A holistic perspective of energy management
02 January, 2010
How can lighting designers use intelligent controls to improve building energy management? Philips Dynalite Energy Management Segment Manager, Brett Annesley, explains how an environmentally sustainable development (ESD) strategy can deliver energy efficiency outcomes, while addressing indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and changing occupancy requirements.
Student’s vision of clean energy may come true
02 January, 2010 by Richard Maino
A young engineering student may have found a brilliant way to fulfil every scientist’s ‘unattainable’ dream of renewable energy.
Hitting the compressor ‘sweet-spot’
01 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power
Properly matching an air compressor to the application is the first step towards improving energy efficiency. Rather like a tennis racquet, each compressor variant has a 'sweet-spot' - defining the duty zone at which the compressor operates with the highest efficiency. Represented graphically, the sweet-spot is a distinct zone within a given range of operating hours per year, and percentage loads.
Water concerns still strong in cities
21 December, 2009
A Newspoll conducted for the Smart Approved Water Mark has found more than 90% of respondents in the five capital cities surveyed still think the water situation is at least "somewhat serious".
