New energy retailer encourages use of renewables
01 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)ARENA and SBCVC have backed a $5 million Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund investment into Mojo Power, claimed to be the first energy retailer to offer rates that reflect the true cost of providing electricity to homes.
Australians believe the energy sector would benefit most from innovation
01 March, 2016According to GE's 2016 Innovation Barometer, Australians think the energy sector is particularly ripe for innovation and that innovation in the sector could be the key to a more sustainable future energy landscape.
'No More Average Buildings' campaign in NSW
25 February, 2016A new campaign aims to lift the energy efficiency of average-performing commercial office buildings in New South Wales.
We deserve better climate modelling, says Lord Stern
25 February, 2016Economist and academic Lord Nicholas Stern has called on researchers to improve radically the models used to estimate the costs of acting on climate change.
Farting microbes serve as a source of biogas
17 February, 2016UNSW researchers have discovered a way to increase the amount of methane gas emitted by naturally occurring microbes living in coal seams and on food waste.
Waikato councils commit to energy savings
16 February, 2016Councils in New Zealand's Waikato region have announced a three-year partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) that will see an improvement in the way they use energy.
CEOs to cook for those in need
15 February, 2016OzHarvest's CEO CookOff will bring together CEOs, managing directors, senior business leaders, chefs and companies to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people across Australia.
Sugarcane growers to share cutting-edge farming practices
12 February, 2016Sugarcane farmers attending the 2016 Project Catalyst Forum will share the results from trials which aim to improve water quality, limit water use and reduce agricultural run-off.
Total Facilities seminar program released
11 February, 2016Total Facilities, the industry exhibition for facilities and workplace professionals, has announced a free education program that will run concurrently over the event's two days.
Get ready for ARBS 2016
11 February, 2016ARBS 2016, the annual air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition and seminar program, will be held from 17–19 May at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre.
CEFC encourages energy-efficient community housing
10 February, 2016The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has released a report and a $250 million program to encourage more energy-efficient community housing.
Cleaning oil spills with paper waste
10 February, 2016Researchers have converted paper waste into green cellulose aerogels that are non-toxic, ultralight, flexible, strong and water repellent. The material is suitable for oil spill cleaning, heat insulation, packaging, drug delivery and more.
Companies encouraged to use greener chemicals in consumer products
09 February, 2016Manufacturers and regulators can use the new ASTM standard E3027 to determine whether the most sustainable chemicals are being used for a wide range of consumer products.
The water-energy-food nexus
09 February, 2016Increasing output while reducing consumption of water is challenging the beverage and brewing industries.
John West tuna is now MSC certified
08 February, 2016John West Australia, WWF Australia and the Marine Stewardship Council have come together to help end unsustainable fishing methods within Australia's canned tuna industry.
