Industry News
Climate Bill passes lower house
The Bill enshrines into law an emissions target of 43% by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. [ + ]
Westfield switches to 100% renewable energy in Qld
As part of net zero aspirations, Queensland Westfield shopping centres will source all of their electricity from renewables by 2025. [ + ]
Waste-to-energy system to launch in Brisbane
The platform from Finn Biogas will take food waste and produce power and a fertiliser substitute. [ + ]
Capacity mechanism report released
The Energy Security Board's discussion report into its proposed electricity capacity mechanism has been released. [ + ]
Black & Veatch joins Australian Hydrogen Council
Black & Veatch has joined the Australian Hydrogen Council, the peak body for the hydrogen industry in Australia. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation and UniMelb unveil collaboration
The two organisations will be working together to help Australian industry decrease its carbon levels through the use of digital tools. [ + ]
WSAA's Young Utility Leaders announced
The YULs will participate in personal development and leadership training as they learn from senior leaders in the urban water sector. [ + ]
REMONDIS Australia embraces solar power
The company will be switching to solar power for its sites around the country, doubling the amount of energy it uses from renewable sources this year. [ + ]
Charging up crucial component for local battery industry
The Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre has launched a cathode precursor plant in WA to help develop local battery technology. [ + ]
Energy resources report released
The report outlines the state of Australia's natural energy resources, and indicates that the country is well-equipped to provide renewable energy. [ + ]
Biomethane production trial begins in Sydney
A Sydney Water treatment plant will be helping to power thousands of homes with renewable biomethane made from wastewater. [ + ]
The Australian Institute of Packaging will be at AWRE
The Australia Waste & Recycling Expo will play host to dozens of exhibitors and speakers, including those from the AIP. [ + ]
ARBS 2022 is rapidly approaching
The event, which focuses on the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services sectors, runs from 16 to 18 August in Melbourne. [ + ]
Renewable energy for process heat: electrify or switch to renewable fuels
Decarbonising industrial process heat is a major challenge for Australia; Jarrod Leak, CEO of A2EP, will be speaking about this topic in detail at the upcoming ENERGY NEXT event in Sydney. [ + ]
Schneider Electric wins Microsoft sustainability award
The EcoStruxure platform was recognised at Microsoft's partner awards program. [ + ]