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.
JMW awarded for work with Yarra Valley Water
26 August, 2016JMW has received its third international AMCF Spotlight Award from the Association of Management Consulting Firms — and its second for supporting an Australian water utility.
Energy rating tool for apartments announced
25 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Office of Environment and Heritage NSWThe federal and state governments have announced funding for a new rating tool for apartment buildings that will drive sustainability upgrades, resulting in greenhouse gas reductions and bill savings.
Sydney apartment buildings invited to go green
24 August, 2016The City of Sydney is inviting 20 high-rise apartment buildings to join Smart Green Apartments — a free program that is intended to reduce emissions and slash utility bills.
Mayoral candidate Christine Forster announces plans for a sustainable Sydney
24 August, 2016Liberal councillor Christine Forster, who is running against Clover Moore as mayor of the City of Sydney, has announced a suite of policies to help residents better contribute to a sustainable city.
