Schneider Electric submits response to federal government’s energy-efficiency issues paper
10 June, 2010Schneider Electric has submitted a response to the energy-efficiency issues paper released by the Australian government-established Task Group on Energy Efficiency.
EnergyAustralia - Smart Grid, Smart City bid winner
09 June, 2010The Energy Networks Association Chief Executive, Andrew Blyth, has congratulated one of ENA’s member companies, EnergyAustralia, which was announced as the successful bidder for the government’s $100 million Smart Grid, Smart City demonstration project.
Zero-emissions home constructed
01 June, 2010Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry The Honourable Richard Marles MP launched a zero-emissions demonstration home called AusZEH in Melbourne in April. The home at Laurimar in Melbourne’s north-east plans to set a precedent for sustainable living in Australia and is expected to use up to 70% less energy than a traditional home of similar size.
BlueScope Steel Colorbond Coolmax roofing material
24 May, 2010 byIn response to the growing worldwide issue of urban heat islands, BlueScope Steel has developed a roofing product named Colorbond Coolmax steel. It is a high solar reflectance material which, in moderate to hot climates, has a surface temperature that can be up to 6.5°C cooler than Colorbond steel in the colour Surfmist and up to 18°C cooler than Zincalume steel.
Eaton Energy Saver System (ESS)
24 May, 2010 byThe rising demand for high availability, reliability and efficient power is a continuous challenge for data centre operators. Improving energy efficiency can help address environmental, regulatory and economic pressures.
Innovec Controls LEDDL LED lights
24 May, 2010Innovec Controls has launched its energy-saving, low-voltage LED downlight and dimming control systems for the Australian domestic housing and commercial markets.
EcoStruxure energy management solution
24 May, 2010Schneider Electric has announced its EcoStruxure solution architecture, an approach which unites its expertise in power, data centres, process and machines, building control, and physical security to enable intelligent energy management solutions for users seeking to optimise energy efficiencies across multiple domains of their business.
KSB PumpMeter pump monitoring system
24 May, 2010PumpMeter comprises pressure sensors as well as an analysing and display unit attached to the pump. It measures suction pressure, discharge pressure, differential pressure and head.
Investing in renewable energy
13 May, 2010A number of key renewable energy and energy-efficiency initiatives have been announced as part of the 2010-2011 Australian Federal Budget. Treasurer Wayne Swan said the government accepts the science of climate change and the need for combined global and domestic action. A number of industry associations welcomed the budget speech saying that energy efficiency and smart electricity networks could be an important part of the solution.
NZ contractor wins clean energy centre contract
05 May, 2010Taupo firm Ross Construction has been awarded the contract to build the New Zealand Clean Energy Centre. Stage one of the facility, costing in excess of $2m, will be built on land leased from Taupo District Council near the intersection of Napier Highway and the new ETA.
Researchers closer to developing cheaper, greener means of producing hydrogen
03 May, 2010An important step towards developing a relatively cheap, efficient and carbon-neutral means of producing hydrogen has been taken by a team of researchers with the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley.
Practical completion reached for Investa’s much anticipated Ark
30 April, 2010North Sydney’s skyline has a new iconic landmark addition following the practical completion of Investa’s Ark development. The development, with an estimated end value of AU$240 million, began on the site of the old North Sydney Telephone Exchange in 2006 and was designed by Rice Daubney Architects.
New research centre in Melbourne to focus on energy-efficient networks and technologies
29 April, 2010Alcatel-Lucent CEO Ben Verwaayen, Australia’s Victorian state Treasurer John Lenders and University of Melbourne Professor Rod Tucker have announced that Alcatel-Lucent’s research arm, Bell Labs, the University of Melbourne and the Victorian state government are partnering to establish a research centre in Melbourne that will be devoted to innovation in energy-efficient networks and technologies.
Solar and wind energy experts to convene in Sydney next month
20 April, 2010Next month, 150 clean energy industry representatives will convene at the Australia-Germany Solar and Wind Energy Industry Conference 2010 at Sydney’s MLC Centre.
Energy efficiency tips
15 April, 2010With a power price hike of 64% planned for NSW over the next three years and a 20% instalment due 1 July 2010, now is the time to ensure you don’t pay for what you don’t use! The NSW Business Chamber has provided tips on how to be energy efficient.
