Don't cut off ARENA grant funding, solar scientists urge
27 May, 2016Australia's top solar cell researchers have called on both major political parties not to unintentionally kill solar cell research in Australia by cutting off grant funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
2016 EECA Awards winners announced
25 May, 2016The 2016 EECA Awards have honoured winners in 10 categories for a range of projects across business, community and the public sector.
Stantec acquires MWH Global
25 May, 2016 | Supplied by: StantecStantec has announced the acquisition of MWH Global, an engineering, consulting and construction management firm focused on water and natural resources for built infrastructure and the environment.
Energy Storage Roadmap announced
25 May, 2016 by Tanya Denning and Jo Slater | Supplied by: Ashurst formerly Blake Dawson Waldron LawStandards Australia has announced that it will embark on the process of developing an Energy Storage Roadmap with the support of the COAG Energy Council.
Verdia working with Westpac on energy efficiency financing
24 May, 2016 | Supplied by: VerdiaEnergy services company Verdia has been appointed the manager of Westpac's Energy Efficient Financing Program. The agreement combines Verdia expertise in energy efficiency and solar projects and network of energy equipment partners with financial expertise from one of the world's most sustainable banks.
Australian researcher wins prestigious solar award
24 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaDr Pierre Verlinden has been announced as the winner of the 2016 William R Cherry Award, one of the most distinguished awards in the solar photovoltaic (PV) energy industry. He is the third Australian to win the award.
ARBS Industry Awards winners announced
20 May, 2016 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdThe winners of the annual ARBS Industry Awards have been announced at a gala dinner held at Crown Palladium in Melbourne, hosted by actor Shane Jacobson.
CEFC and Westpac launch $200 million financing program
20 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationWestpac and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation are working together to provide Australian businesses with an easier way to take control of their energy costs, using low-cost finance to support investment in energy efficiency projects.
Research says advertise your products' ethical credentials
19 May, 2016 by Jacquie Fegent-McGeachie, Director – Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability, Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand | Supplied by: Kimberly-Clark AustraliaMany corporate sustainability advisers alike have experienced the dilemma of whether to proactively promote their sustainability credentials. Jacquie Fegent-McGeachie provides comments on what the research says.
LG Chem RESU 6.4 EX residential storage unit
18 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Solar Juice Pty LtdLG Chem's RESU 6.4 EX with 144 Wh/L is a light and compact residential storage unit providing value to both end users and installers. With a superslim size (406 x 664 x 165 mm), the product is easy to handle and small enough to be placed inside a home.
Sails light up at carbon-neutral event in Sydney
18 May, 2016Vivid LIVE is an annual contemporary music festival held by the Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid Sydney. The event will be carbon neutral for a second year running with all electricity used, including the centrepiece 'Songlines' Lighting the Sails, powered by 100% Green Power from accredited renewable sources.
Carbon management in a climate of uncertainty
18 May, 2016 by Alexander Stathakis, ConversioFor many Australian businesses, climate policy and corresponding reporting requirements have been surrounded by much uncertainty, with the major political parties having different ideas about climate policy.
Retrofitting for net zero energy
18 May, 2016Retrofitting New Zealand's commercial buildings to use less fossil fuel-generated energy could save enough energy to power many homes on the South Island.
Bosch awarded for copper reclamation program
17 May, 2016Bosch Australia was announced as the winner of the Environmental Solution of the Year award at the 2016 Endeavour Awards, which have celebrated and recognised the achievements of Australian manufacturers for the past 13 years.
Britain went without coal for four hours this week
13 May, 2016Britain has marked a major milestone in the global transition away from fossil fuels, with no coal stations running from midnight to 4 am on 10 May.
