The Office of Environment and Heritage's Director Metropolitan Branch, Tom Grosskopf, said that works at iconic buildings on the Sydney waterfront have been part of the more than $13 million worth of savings under the NSW Government's Energy Saver Program while also increasing harbour-side safety with lighting upgrades. [ + ]

In a world of constrained water resources and extreme weather events that can often disrupt water supply, effective water management is paramount. The challenges of managing water supply and security have contributed to rising costs for customers in recent years. Water utilities across the board are being challenged to reduce the costs of supply and to look at ways to deliver water more efficiently. Specific technologies developed for water utilities can enable infrastructure to be managed more efficiently and drive savings for the end user. [ + ]

Complete Food Services is a wholesaler of quality food products to Melbourne's cafes, restaurants, hotels and retail food outlets. The company has been supplied with a 200 kWp solar PV system by Yingli Green Energy Australia, known as Yingli Solar, through its distribution partner EnviroGroup. [ + ]

While the federal government's recent plans to review the Renewable Energy Target (RET) are steeped in controversy, the reduction or complete removal of the RET will not spell the end of Australia's clean energy sector. Despite the negativity and doubt that surround Australia's renewables industry, the reality is this country has all the ingredients it needs to foster the development of a strong renewable energy sector. [ + ]

Recyclable plastic packaging that will save more than a million eggs from going to waste each year has been successfully trialled by UK supermarket Tesco. [ + ]

A major review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) is currently underway by the federal government. It is feared by some that any changes in the RET could have a devastating effect on the industry, so what can be done? [ + ]

Auckland War Memorial Museum is one of New Zealand's premier tourist attractions, with over 850,000 visitors each year. Established in 1852, the facility consists of a war memorial, heritage library, a vast collection of Maori and Pacific artifacts and an encyclopedic collection, totalling approximately 3.5 million pieces. It also attracts regular international exhibitions and provides educational services to over 60,000 school children annually. [ + ]

Burbank Homes is building what is expected to be the first zero-waste home in Victoria. The project is part of a feasibility study funded through the Victorian Government's Beyond Waste Fund, in conjunction with partners RMIT University and the Housing Industry Association (HIA). [ + ]

When David Chin, manufacturing manager with Chemson Pacific, saw the need to replace his chemical plant's ageing air compressor, he had no hesitation in investing in another Atlas Copco air compressor. [ + ]

Process control is vital to ensuring the integrity of the water supply chain in civil and industrial applications. Technological innovation relating to the design, installation and operation of process control equipment has consistently delivered improvements - but remaining viable in this industry requires staying abreast of the latest industry trends to ensure an efficient and effective system. [ + ]

Sunny South Australia is leading the way in solar shading. [ + ]

The large-scale incineration or dumping of plastic films in landfills could soon be a thing of the past as new technologies seek to convert plastics into fuels and other useful products. [ + ]

CO2CRC researchers at the University of New South Wales have installed a custom-built rig at Delta Electricity's Carbon Capture Research Facility at Vales Point Power Station to trial new hollow-fibre membranes for capturing carbon dioxide from power stations. [ + ]

Carbon and energy specialist pitt&sherry has submitted its comments on the proposed Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The consultancy claims the fund faces significant design challenges, and to fail these would risk budget outcomes, national emission targets and Australia's standing in international climate change negotiations. [ + ]

A collaboration between Swinburne University, Aurora Vehicle Association and SolarX Corporation has set out to create Australia's first road legal solar-electric hybrid sports car. [ + ]