New industry definitions for low-energy and zero-carbon homes
16 November, 2011New industry definitions will deliver a common language for low-energy and zero-carbon homes.
Shipping industry addresses sustainability
03 November, 2011A wide-ranging vision for the future sustainability of international shipping has been presented by a coalition of global companies and NGOs.
Online Energy University aids energy-efficiency skills
18 October, 2011The energy management company Schneider Electric is encouraging Australians to sign up to its free, e-learning online Energy University to learn about the latest energy-efficient solutions and energy-management practices to help save money, reduce emissions and increase business efficiency.
Transforming a thirsty, power-hungry business
12 October, 2011In an industry known for its voracious use of water and power, Edstein Creative Stone is showing how eco-friendly manufacturing practices respect our environment and save money.
Australian industry voices to be heard on clean technology programs
26 September, 2011Australian business and industry have been asked to have their say on the Australian Government's Clean Technology programs.
New resource showcases Australia's green building expertise
26 September, 2011A resource has been launched to promote Australia's green building capabilities.
Green collar skills to be boosted by new agreement
06 September, 2011The Green Building Council of Australia and Australian Institute of Architects have signed a memorandum of understanding that will boost the construction industry’s green collar skills.
NABERS environmental ratings for buildings extended to six stars
23 August, 2011Australian buildings are becoming so much more efficient that the NABERS rating scale is being extended from 5 to 6 stars.
Environmental sustainability boost for Victorian dairy industry
11 August, 2011An agreement signed between EPA Victoria and Fonterra, an international dairy company, will seek to drive better environmental outcomes for the Victorian dairy industry.
Grundfos Pumps’ commercial building services web portal
10 August, 2011Grundfos Pumps’ Grundfos Thinking Building Universe centralised portal has been launched for commercial building services professionals to access a range of information.
Carbon-neutral home to be built
08 August, 2011The SA State Government’s Land Management Corporation (LMC) and its partner in the ‘Zero Carbon Challenge’ competition, the Integrated Design Commission (IDC), have issued an expression of interest that invites professional teams with expertise in architecture, structural engineering, construction costing, building services, water-sensitive urban design, sustainability and industrial design to register their interest in building a carbon-neutral home.
Less power more profit for restaurants
27 July, 2011Kingsley’s Steakhouse & Crabhouse in Woolloomooloo and Chophouse in Sydney CBD both signed up to GreenChef - an energy-efficiency program run by the Green Skills (Aust) Institute. The pilot program, funded by the NSW Government’s Energy Efficiency Training Program, was designed to see how changing behaviour and practices in restaurants would save power - and money. In just seven months, Chophouse reduced its total energy consumption by 14% and Kingsley’s was reduced by 5%.
Future Focus for Local Government New Zealand annual conference
06 July, 2011The future is the focus of the Local Government New Zealand annual conference at the Wellington Convention Centre from 11-12 July.
Searching for Australia’s best cleantech ideas
04 July, 2011Entries are now open at www.cleantechopen.com.au for the Australian Cleantech Ideas Competition. Business ideas can range from technologies and services that address pollution, waste treatment and energy storage, new ways of looking at energy efficiency, building materials, transportations systems, public utilities and much more. The competition is being run on behalf of the government by Australian CleanTech, a research and advisory firm that specialises in the sector.
Sustainability trade mission to Israel
28 June, 2011A sustainability trade mission to Israel in November will coincide with the Watec 2011 - the International Water, Energy, Cleantech and Environmental Control Exhibition and conference in Tel-Aviv.
