Industry News
Energy-efficient supercomputer on the way for NREL
HPE is building a new supercomputer for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, said to be more energy efficient and more powerful than the current system. [ + ]
Six weeks of solar savings for the City of Swan
The City of Swan has knocked thousands of dollars off its energy bill and significantly reduced its CO2 emissions, following the installation of new rooftop solar panel systems. [ + ]
Automotive parts supplier wins ABA100 Sustainability Award
ACM Parts was awarded for the development and implementation of an end-of-life vehicle sustainability program to decrease the volume of waste released to landfill. [ + ]
Govt action could see Melbourne save 100bn litres annually
Better water efficiency could see Greater Melbourne save up to 100 billion litres of water annually by 2050, according to a report released by Kingspan Environmental. [ + ]
National Energy Guarantee endorsed by Coalition
The Coalition party room has approved Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's plan for a National Energy Guarantee, following a debate that lasted almost two and a half hours. [ + ]
Responsible investments hit a major milestone Down Under
Environmental, social, corporate governance and ethics considerations now sit alongside financial as critical components informing the decisions of Australian investors. [ + ]
State support not yet secured for National Energy Guarantee
State and territory governments have called for more detailed legislation with more conditions before they agree to the proposed National Energy Guarantee. [ + ]
Industry and education join forces to prepare workforce of the future
A new partnership with Siemens and Swinburne University is set to encourage innovation and prepare the workforce for the digital transformation of industry. [ + ]
Victorian schools lead the way in water savings
Queenscliff Primary School, based in southern Victoria, has become the 1100th school registered for the state's Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP). [ + ]
Solar and other alternative energy sources gain ground in Vic
Victorian consumers are showing an increasing interest in adding alternative energy sources to their lives. [ + ]
Businesses benefit from combining PPAs with demand response
ISF evaluated the electricity consumption of three businesses to determine the financial savings provided by combining demand response with corporate renewable PPAs. [ + ]
Road built out of plastic bags, glass and printer cartridges
Integrated services company Downer partnered with Close the Loop to innovatively tailor waste products such as soft plastics to suit a road construction application. [ + ]
VWMA to tackle rising insurance costs
The Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) has begun work to develop a package of support to tackle rising insurance costs for its members. [ + ]
Waste reduction grants awarded to WA community groups
Twenty-six community groups are set to share in $242,657 to reduce waste, improve recycling and provide community education. [ + ]
Waste-to-fuel plant opens in Western Sydney
Said to be the largest of its kind in Australia, Wetherill Park's new resource recovery facility will transform non-recyclable waste into processed engineering fuel (PEF). [ + ]
