Momentum Energy pays $54,000 penalty for 'misleading' renewable energy advertising
27 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionMomentum Energy has paid penalties totalling $54,000 following the issue of five infringement notices by the ACCC, accusing the company of misrepresenting itself as a generator and supplier of renewable electricity during a recent advertising campaign.
CSIRO climate centre goes some way to offsetting cuts
27 April, 2016 by Lauren DavisIt seems that Australian climate science is refusing to die, with the announcement that CSIRO is establishing a national climate research centre to be based in Hobart.
Nanomaterial to help turn heat into electricity
27 April, 2016Physicists have demonstrated a new artificial material, or metamaterial, that glows in an unusual way when heated. The findings could drive a revolution in the development of cells that convert radiated heat into electricity, known as thermophotovoltaic cells.
Australia's asset-backed green bond
26 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationNAB has launched Australia's first Green ABS securitisation transaction for financial services group FlexiGroup. It represents Australia's first AUD-denominated, publicly offered asset-backed green bond note.
Melbourne Renewable Energy Project launches competitive tender
22 April, 2016The Melbourne Renewable Energy Project has announced a competitive tender to purchase large volumes of renewable energy through a group purchasing model. The successful tenderer will build and operate a new renewable energy plant in regional Australia.
Be a part of the energy storage boom
20 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdRepresentatives from smart-thinking energy companies will speak at the Australian Energy Storage Conference, to be held from 1–2 June at Australian Technology Park, Sydney.
Are sensors, drones and satellite apps the future for agribusiness?
20 April, 2016Three major issues face agriculture — declining productivity, cost of production and retention of the next generation. An answer to these and a strong focus for the immediate future should come from advances in technology.
Football club with sustainable design
20 April, 2016 | Supplied by: k20 ArchitecturePort Melbourne Football Club Sporting and Community Facility, in Victoria, Australia, was awarded Sustainability category winner at the 2015 National Australian Timber Design Awards. k20 Architecture delivered the project, including materials and labour, to promote locally sourced and manufactured materials.
Sustainability of our protein supplies — can you stomach it?
18 April, 2016Algae and insects such as mealworm and fly larvae may be needed to feed protein to the world's growing population by 2050. To close the looming protein gap, Bühler and ETH Zurich have entered into a close cooperation to discover new approaches to production and processing for these alternative protein sources in order to overcome the 'yuck factor'.
St George awarded 6 Star Green Star rating for Barangaroo branch
18 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaSt George's Barangaroo branch has become the first bank branch and the first retail fit-out in Australia to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating — the highest rating possible.
$1 billion to accelerate renewable energy projects
15 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationThe Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Palisade Investment Partners have announced a $1 billion strategy aimed at accelerating the development of Australian renewable energy projects.
Entries now open for Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards 2016
14 April, 2016Victorians who have shown leadership in sustainability and a commitment to improving the environment are encouraged to enter the 2016 Premier's Sustainability Awards.
Extracting value from waste wool
05 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityResearchers have used a non-toxic, biodegradable chemical process to 'dissolve' waste wool and unwanted woollen products. The technique produces a high-value protein called keratin and other by-products with potential applications in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and even animal feed markets.
Bags not! Finding the solution for Australia's plastic bags
05 April, 2016 | Supplied by: MRA Consulting GroupIt is pretty clear that there is finally a national appetite to address single-use plastic bags. Whether agreed or not, it is important that we get the transition right.
Seeing green at ARBS 2016
05 April, 2016 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdARBS 2016 offers a focus on innovation and emerging trends in the built environment, with the exhibition and seminar program to host an array of topics and management issues of interest to sustainability industry professionals.
