Industry News
Acquisition expands EY's climate and sustainability services
EY has expanded its assurance practice via the acquisition of the Australian arm of community investment solutions company Karrikins Group. [ + ]
Government focuses on buildings to reduce emissions
The Australian Government will provide additional investment in energy efficiency, with a clear focus on improving the energy and emissions performance of buildings. [ + ]
Alinta to build Western Australia's largest wind farm
Alinta Energy has committed to build Western Australia's largest renewable power plant. [ + ]
Packaging industry sets sights on sustainability at AUSPACK
The packaging industry is poised to move to the sustainability forefront by implementing strategies to meet the 2025 National Packaging Waste Target. [ + ]
Lincoln Gap Wind Farm powers up
The Lincoln Gap Wind Farm is one step closer to producing clean, renewable power after successful substation energisation. [ + ]
Poll results support red-bin recycling
A NSW poll has shown strong public support for red-bin recycling, affirming the state government's recent move to secure the future of the alternative waste treatment industry. [ + ]
Tech travels to rural NSW to transform attitudes to waste
Workshops in rural NSW will showcase waste technology developed at UNSW Sydney in a bid to enhance local manufacturing capability and reduce waste. [ + ]
Funds available to help NSW manufacturers save energy
The NSW Government is offering over $16 million in funding to help manufacturing businesses save energy and money. [ + ]
Data drives energy system of the future
A new research program designed to help deliver a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future for Australia has been established. [ + ]
Infrared pocket scanner tests shelf life
A pocket-size food scanner will allow future consumers and supermarket operators to test food freshness. [ + ]
New solar system to power SA Water
SA Water has contracted South Australian company Enerven to deploy solar power and energy storage across around 70 of its sites. [ + ]
Greens pledge $500 million for recycling infrastructure
Greens' waste and recycling spokesperson Senator Peter Whish-Wilson said urgent federal action is needed to end Australia's recycling crisis. [ + ]
EnergyLab accelerates clean energy start-ups
Applications have opened for EnergyLab's Incubation Program to support start-ups creating renewable energy products and technologies. [ + ]
Vestas and Marand partner for wind turbine manufacture
Vestas has partnered with Geelong-based manufacturing company Marand Precision Engineering to establish a wind turbine manufacturing facility. [ + ]
Yackandandah celebrates mini-grid power
On 8 February, the Yackandandah community celebrated a milestone of 1 GWh of renewable energy generated from what is claimed to be one of Australia's first community mini-grids. [ + ]
