RET scheme closer to reality

The Renewable Energy Target scheme has been decoupled from the defeated Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) and the bill was passed in the House of Representatives on Monday night. The Senate will vote on the bill before the end of the week.

Australia excels with energy-efficient innovation

New data centre technology that will use half the electricity of an average data centre system has been officially launched today by Richard Marles MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry.

NSW government hosts sustainable retail round table

The NSW government will host a major business round table today to help develop the state’s sustainable retail market.

Environmentally friendly biotech labs opened

A new building featuring state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly biotechnology research laboratories has been opened in Canberra by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr.

ETS defeated today

As expected, federal parliament has voted against the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) today. Senator Wong said it will be brought back into parliament before the end of the year. If defeated again, this could trigger an election.

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Australian government support for four energy innovations

A small wind turbine that can be used to generate energy in urban locations and a low-cost, water-borne solar-power generator feature among four bright ideas in the energy sector to benefit from Australian government support to bring them to market.

Peak sustainable development conference to assist local governments

The 4th Annual Local Government Sustainable Development Conference is designed to assist local government practitioners to identify, plan and implement best practice sustainable development solutions, particularly related to reducing the carbon footprint.

Funding boost to market enviro innovations

Eleven bright ideas in the environment sector will be brought to the market with the support of the Australian government.

Global water leader highlights need to reassess the value of water

Dan McCarthy, President and CEO of Black & Veatch’s global water business, has shared insights into the new realities of water management in a white paper titled ‘Communicating the Value of Water — The UK Water Industry’s Challenge’.

Power station switches to LEDs

Maser Communications has finalised an agreement with one of NSW's largest power stations to supply Dialight Industrial LED fixtures for all future general area and task lighting applications.

Canberra starting point of electric vehicle recharge network

Better Place Australia has announced Canberra as the starting point of the national rollout of electric vehicle recharge network.

Building supermarkets

The supermarket sector is embracing the green building movement and has progressed from bolt-on options to integrated design approaches that result in low-energy solutions that improve occupational amenity, and reduce capital expenditure and operating costs.

Sydney Water office with sustainable features

The NSW government has moved 1400 jobs to Parramatta with the official opening of Sydney Water’s headquarters in May. The building at One Smith Street, Parramatta (built and owned by Brookfield Multiplex), was designed to achieve a 5-star green rating.

Paronella Park sustainability

Paronella Park, Queensland, will soon achieve energy sustainability thanks to a much-needed upgrade to its original hydro-electric system. The old system had worn out decades ago but the refurbishment of the disused unit had been a challenge that the owners, Mark and Judy Evans, could not overcome despite many attempts over many years.