Industry News
Federal grant for semiconductor manufacturer to reduce energy use, pollution and expenditure
Technology company Silanna Semiconductor has been awarded a federal government grant worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars to reduce its energy use and cut its carbon emissions intensity by more than 21%. [ + ]
New appointment for Black & Veatch’s water business
Black & Veatch’s global water business has appointed William Yong to lead strategic business growth in South Asia Pacific. [ + ]
Opportunities for efficient buildings in NT
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has called on the Northern Territory’s political leaders to strengthen their commitment to more efficient, productive, resource-friendly and sustainable buildings and communities. [ + ]
Enviropacific establishes in Western Australia
Enviropacific is pleased to announce the establishment of its office in Landsdale, Perth. [ + ]
Bidding to provide low-emissions electricity
A unique scheme that auctions power contracts to low-emissions technology companies could help Australia to transform its electricity sector and meet its long-term climate change targets at the lowest cost, according to Grattan Institute’s Energy Program Director, Tony Wood. [ + ]
Electric buses an eco-friendly Australian first
The recent opening of the $20 million Mossman Gorge Centre, an Indigenous eco-tourism business north of Cairns, has also seen the unveiling of the first ground up built, electric safari-style bus in Australia. [ + ]
National waste policy
The second release of Geoscience Australia’s database and map of waste-related infrastructure is now available. [ + ]
Australia ‘must help’ in world’s silent water menace
Australia should take a lead in tackling the emerging global crisis in groundwater, according to Professor Craig Simmons, Director of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT). [ + ]
Solaris Paper welcomes Asia Pulp & Paper’s latest SVLK certification
Australian tissue and paper supplier Solaris Paper and Paper Force has welcomed the latest announcement by its affiliate, Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), of a 4th SVLK certification. It has been awarded to APP’s PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper Mill in Serang, Java. [ + ]
Tetra Tech awarded EPA methane emissions reduction contracts
Tetra Tech has been awarded two contracts to support the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its efforts to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas and potential source of clean energy. [ + ]
Ecotech and Ionicon annnounce distribution partnership
Online mass spectrometry specialist Ionicon Analytik and environmental monitoring instruments and services company Ecotech are teaming up in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Clean technology grants to cut manufacturing emissions
New grants from the $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs will help four Western Australian-based manufacturers become more efficient and reduce their power bills. [ + ]
Plant water status tool to help with irrigation scheduling
A grant worth almost $300,000 from Commercialisation Australia is set to help a South Australian company to commercialise an innovative technology to inform crop irrigation scheduling. The technology responds to the need for farmers to have sophisticated measurement tools to help them optimise their total water usage. [ + ]
Clean energy crucial for avoiding higher prices and lost investment, says CEC Chief Executive
Energy prices will be higher and investment will be lost without continued binding targets, policy stability and bipartisan support for clean energy, according to new Clean Energy Council Chief Executive David Green. [ + ]
Streamlined board to lead GBCA into the next decade
Having a smaller board that meets more frequently is just one of a number of governance changes made to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) to ensure its ongoing strength and influence. [ + ]
