Put politics aside — it's time to take the power back
25 July, 2016 by Tim Bray* | Supplied by: Ecocentric Energy Pty LtdEcocentric Energy CEO Tim Bray says it's little wonder that our trust in political leaders to do the right thing and make the right decisions about our future has been shaken to the core.
2016 Energy Efficiency Scorecard released — what's the verdict?
22 July, 2016 by Lauren DavisThe American Council for Energy Efficiency has released the third edition of the International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which examines the energy efficiency policies and performance of 23 of the world's top energy-consuming countries.
New Zealand's ETS is not enough, claims researcher
21 July, 2016University of Auckland researcher Sina Mashinchi has claimed that a carbon tax targeting emissions-intensive industries, along with a revamped emissions trading scheme (ETS), could boost economic growth.
Frydenberg appointment welcomed by industry
21 July, 2016 by Lauren DavisJosh Frydenberg has been announced as the Turnbull government's new Minister for the Environment and Energy, having taken over the Environment portfolio from Greg Hunt.
Energy efficiency handbook now available
20 July, 2016The Energy Efficiency Council has launched the Australian Energy Efficiency Policy Handbook — a comprehensive guide to the policies that are essential to drive ambitious energy efficiency improvements in Australia.
Financing options for climate change programs in cities
20 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe report 'New Perspectives on Climate Finance for Cities' provides insights on potential financing options for climate change programs and projects in cities, the lead times and steps required to access different types of climate finance and the lessons learned from cities around the globe.
Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand launches
19 July, 2016Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand has been launched in order to make cities in the region more liveable, workable and sustainable.
$3.6 million to turn Adelaide carbon neutral
19 July, 2016The South Australian Government has promised to spend $3.6 million to help Adelaide become the world's first carbon-neutral city, saying the commitment will boost the local economy.
Has your food business tapped into grants?
19 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Wiley & Co Pty LtdThe importance of the food industry to Australia's economic future is being recognised in the grant space, with a number of grant opportunities at both the federal and state level on offer.
Collaboration IS key
18 July, 2016 by Antony Sprigg* | Supplied by: Infrastructure Sustainability CouncilThe IS rating scheme articulates the themes, categories, credits and benchmarks that the infrastructure industry has embraced as the vernacular of sustainability over the last four years.
Sustainability standards for temporary site accommodation
15 July, 2016The Responsible Construction Leadership Group and the Australian Constructors Association's Sustainability Working Group recently brought key construction players, site shed manufacturers and the NSW Government together to discuss adopting industry-wide sustainability standards for temporary site accommodation.
Call for sustainable innovation at Think Tank Asia 2
14 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandVeolia Water Technologies this week held its Think Tank Asia 2 seminar at ESSEC Business School's Asia–Pacific campus in Singapore.
Food for thought
12 July, 2016 | Supplied by: KPMG AustraliaAn increasing population combined with a decline in agronomic resources will lead to a constant, never-ending rise in world food prices. Then why, oh why do we waste food if it is a precious commodity?
An insider's guide to All-Energy Australia 2016
08 July, 2016 | Supplied by: RX Australia Pty LtdThousands of clean and renewable industry experts are expected to attend this year's All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference, taking place from 4–5 October.
South Australia increases waste levy
06 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of AustAs part of South Australia's 2016–17 Budget, the solid waste levy will increase from $62 per tonne to $103 per tonne by 2019–20.
