Industry News
Monash buys electricity rights for Murra Warra Wind Farm
Monash University has signed an off-take agreement with the Murra Warra Wind Farm in Western Victoria to help meet its target of achieving net zero emissions by 2030. [ + ]
Sustainability drives small business success, says survey
There is a growing demand from Australian consumers for sustainable and ethical business practices — and businesses are happy to comply. [ + ]
WorkSafe Victoria opens new energy-efficient headquarters
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has congratulated WorkSafe Victoria on the opening of its new Geelong headquarters. [ + ]
NSW Govt funding to blunt China's National Sword
NSW Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton has announced $9.5m in funding for better waste recycling projects to counter the effects of China's National Sword policy. [ + ]
E-waste growing three times faster than general waste
Electronic waste is growing up to three times faster than general municipal waste in Australia, and Sustainability Victoria wants it to stop. [ + ]
GBCA Director elected Vice-Chair of World Green Building Council board
Tanya Cox was elected for her leadership in the green building movement and dedication to improving the sustainability of buildings. [ + ]
Brisbane's Tritium to build 100 EV charging sites across Europe
Tritium has been chosen as technology partner for the construction of 100 high-power charging sites across Germany, France, UK, Norway and Sweden. [ + ]
Smart meter JV receives $35 million in CEFC funding
The CEFC has committed $35m of debt finance towards the expansion of intelliHUB — a joint venture between Pacific Equity Partners and smart meter company Landis+Gyr. [ + ]
Coffee cup composting service launches in Perth
Customers in Perth cafes will be able to dispose of used coffee cups and compostable takeaway food packaging in specially designed compost bins. [ + ]
New road specifications could give new life to old tyres
Millions of waste tyres could soon quite literally find themselves back on the road — as part of Australia's road infrastructure. [ + ]
Australia's buildings must be ready for a zero carbon future
Setting stronger energy standards in the National Construction Code could, between now and 2050, reduce energy bills by up to $27 billion and deliver at least 78 million tonnes of emissions savings. [ + ]
Victorian Govt announces plastic bag ban, recycling plan
The Victorian Government will ban single-use, lightweight plastic shopping bags from late 2019 in an effort to help protect the environment from plastic pollution. [ + ]
Hydrogen innovation hub to be built in WA
ARENA has announced $1.5 million to fund Australia's first green hydrogen innovation hub at Jandakot, a southern suburb of Perth. [ + ]
Industrial-scale Tesla Powerpack installed at Sydney depot
An industrial-scale Tesla Powerpack battery and 1600 solar panels have been installed at the City of Sydney's newly opened Alexandra Canal depot. [ + ]
National Energy Efficiency Conference: registrations, award nominations open
The National Energy Efficiency Conference will take place from 19–20 November at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. [ + ]
