Mixed results for Australia in the 2016 Sustainable Cities Index
14 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty LtdThe 2016 Sustainable Cities Index has found that Australian cities have a way to go to become sustainable leaders.
Energy management is becoming a strategic imperative for Australian businesses
13 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Energy ActionEnergy Action's 2016 Energy Insights Report shows that energy management is increasingly becoming a core strategic imperative for many businesses in Australia, with the focus now shifting from cost cutting to growth.
Power and Water Corporation sweeps NT engineering awards
13 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaPower and Water Corporation dominated the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (AEEAs) Northern 2016, hosted by Engineers Australia.
Meet the Carbon Clean 200
12 September, 2016As You Sow and Corporate Knights have released the Carbon Clean 200, which ranks the largest publicly listed companies worldwide by their total clean energy revenues.
Tickets now on sale for Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards dinner
12 September, 2016The winners of the 2016 Premier's Sustainability Awards will be announced at an awards presentation dinner on 17 November.
ACT crowned the renewables capital of Australia
08 September, 2016A new report from the Climate Council describes the ACT as the renewables capital of Australia, with the territory's recently implemented renewable energy policies resulting in the country's lowest electricity prices and the creation of more than 1000 jobs.
Tesla joins All-Energy 2016
07 September, 2016All-Energy Australia has announced that Tesla Energy will take part in the 2016 edition of the renewable energy event, to be held from 4–5 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Australia's first Clean Energy Seed Fund
06 September, 2016Artesian Venture Partners has announced the launch of the Clean Energy Seed Fund, said to be the first of its kind in the Australian clean energy space.
Growth is a habit but not the answer
05 September, 2016 by Dr Kaushik Sridhar, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Manager, KPMG | Supplied by: KPMG AustraliaEconomic growth has long been mankind's cultural norm; however, that is coming to an end, according to Dr Kaushik Sridhar, KPMG corporate responsibility & sustainability manager. In this article, Dr Sridhar discusses what the new economy must look like in order to mitigate damages from climate change.
How to make Adelaide carbon neutral
05 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens has released a report outlining key technologies that could support Adelaide in becoming the world's first carbon-neutral city and, in the process, potentially generate thousands of full-time jobs.
Climate change tool for coastal communities
02 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Griffith UniversityThe National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility has launched the beta version of CoastAdapt, a climate risk management framework for Australian coastal communities.
Counting down to the 2016 Smart Lighting Summit
01 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Expotrade Australia Pty LtdThe 2016 edition of the annual Australian Smart Lighting Summit convenes in Melbourne next week from 6–7 September. This year's event will discuss smart lighting, smart cities and the Internet of Things.
Steps to a smarter carbon policy
31 August, 2016The Energy Networks Association has released a report analysing alternative carbon policy options. The analysis confirms that if governments focus on outcomes, rather than picking technology winners, Australia can meet its carbon target while saving customers $216 per year and achieving economic savings of $900 million.
World Water Week opens in Stockholm
30 August, 2016Around 3000 people from over 120 countries are meeting in Stockholm this week for the 26th annual World Water Week, organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute.
Solar and storage to be showcased at All-Energy Australia
30 August, 2016The All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference will showcase the huge leaps in the renewable energy sector over the past year.