The New Zealand Green Building Council and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority have launched a new online tool as part of the NABERSNZ program, a voluntary rating system that measures the energy performance of New Zealand's office buildings. [ + ]

The ARBS 2014 Industry Awards were last week presented at a gala dinner held in the Savoy Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel. [ + ]

Science writer Julian Cribb FTSE has released the book Poisoned Planet: how constant exposure to man-made chemicals is putting your life at risk. [ + ]

Lismore City Council this week opened its $3.65 million Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and Glass Processing Plant. The MRF will sort, separate and prepare up to 15,000 tonnes of recyclables per year, including materials from neighbouring councils. [ + ]

The Weipa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project has received a commitment of $3.5 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. The collaborative project will supply renewable energy to Rio Tinto Alcan’s Weipa bauxite mine, processing facilities and township on the Western Cape York Peninsula. [ + ]

New Zealand Minister for the Environment Amy Adams has released a discussion document on possible options to improve the management of waste products. The document seeks feedback on whether intervention is required to improve outcomes for four waste streams. [ + ]

The Future Farm Industries CRC has published a report revealing the strong potential of aircraft powered by biofuel made from Australian mallee trees. [ + ]

The Victorian Government has announced the closure of the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme. The scheme had been under review since July 2013, to determine whether it should continue for a third phase from 2015 to 2017. [ + ]

Southern Cross University's solar-powered audio-visual system, the Sunflower, is heading to Sydney's Vivid Festival to join forces with the interactive light sculpture 'Ray'. [ + ]

Enphase Energy has established a new partnership with Solar + Solutions, a subsidiary of electrical distribution company L&H Group. [ + ]

RemScan, a handheld detector that reduces both the cost and time taken to remediate sites contaminated by petroleum products, has been launched to market in the United States. [ + ]

Technology and services provider Forum Group has acquired powerPerfector Australia. The acquisition will enable Forum Group to expand its energy-saving offerings to businesses across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

PUB, the national water agency of Singapore, has selected Black & Veatch to help upgrade Chestnut Avenue Waterworks (CAWW), the largest drinking water plant in the country. [ + ]

University of Queensland (UQ) start-up company TenasiTech, a developer of innovative plastic additives, has received $935,000 from its latest investment round. [ + ]

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released the draft credits for the new Green Star - Design & As Built rating tool and is encouraging every part of the industry and community to provide feedback. [ + ]