Accelerator program recruiting energy innovators
09 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Origin EnergyAustralian utilities AusNet Services and Origin Energy have co-founded a new global consortium searching for energy start-ups to participate in a business mentoring and development program that includes three fully funded week-long workshops in Europe, Silicon Valley and Asia.
Programmable cement particles create stronger structures
21 December, 2016US scientists have decoded the kinetic properties of cement and developed a way to 'program' the microscopic, semicrystalline particles within.
National performance framework to evaluate Australia's cities
21 December, 2016The Australian Government has unveiled a new National Cities Performance Framework to assist in developing smart cities policy and allow the public to see how cities are progressing.
Pressure sewer project wins industry award
16 December, 2016 | Supplied by: South East Water LtdSouth East Water's Peninsula ECO project has received a top industry award in recognition of its approach to customer engagement.
Energy consultancies team up on science-based targets
14 December, 2016 | Supplied by: Edge Environment Pty LtdAustralian consultancy Edge Environment has partnered with global energy and climate consultancy Ecofys to support Australian companies in developing and implementing science-based targets.
Innovation beyond the ISO standard
13 December, 2016 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandEngineers must look beyond ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) standards when developing and implementing industrial solutions, says SMC Pneumatics, a leading manufacturer of pneumatic control devices.
Fed Square awarded for carbon neutrality
09 December, 2016Melbourne's Federation Square took home the Sustainability & Environmental Impact Award at the 2016 FM (Facilities Management) Industry Awards for Excellence.
Spotless Advanced Metering (SAM)
05 December, 2016 | Supplied by: SpotlessSpotless Advanced Metering (SAM) delivers a simple, efficient, scalable, whole-of-life metering proposition that is delivered by a single contract, interface and fee.
John West takes gold at Banksia Sustainability Awards
02 December, 2016 | Supplied by: Banksia FoundationAustralia's increasing appetite for sustainability was highlighted at the 2016 Banksia Sustainability Awards, won by John West Australia.
Eco-development to reinvigorate tourist town
01 December, 2016After more than two years of planning, an eco-development is on the cards for the tourist hotspot of Eumundi in Queensland.
Wastewater station upgrade wins public works award
29 November, 2016A project to upgrade the City of Logan's largest wastewater pump station has been recognised at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Queensland (IPWEAQ) Excellence Awards.
Results released for fourth Emissions Reduction Fund auction
28 November, 2016The fourth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction, held from 16–17 November, saw 47 carbon abatement contracts awarded for 49 projects.
YHA New Zealand becomes carboNZero certified
24 November, 2016YHA New Zealand has become the first accommodation network in the world to become carboNZeroCert certified, representing three years' worth of measuring, reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions for the company.
Six stars for sustainable construction at USQ
24 November, 2016 | Supplied by: University of Southern QueenslandThe University of Southern Queensland's flagship building has achieved a 6 Star Green Star rating for sustainable construction from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
ACCIONA is the greenest electric utility in the world
16 November, 2016 | Supplied by: ACCIONA Australia InfrastructureFor the second year running, renewable energy company ACCIONA has been ranked number one on the list of the 'New Energy Top 100 Green Utilities'.
