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Innovative approaches for energy efficiency programs

Thu, 19 April 2012 Managing energy efficiency programs can be a great challenge for large organisations with a diverse stock of buildings – especially in the difference between managing large versus small buildings. Alexi Lynch, Business Leader for Sustainability Strategy at Ironbark Sustainability, investigates the barriers for Australian local governments in sustainably managing buildings and infrastructure.

Solving the puzzle of capital city planning

Thu, 12 April 2012 In a review of Australia’s capital city strategic planning systems, the Council of Australian Governments has found that governments need to do more to better plan the future land use, infrastructure and economies of Australian capital cities.

Sydney to build Australia’s first low-carbon energy network

Thu, 5 April 2012 An agreement between the City of Sydney and energy company Cogent has established plans to link central Sydney to Australia’s first city-wide, low-carbon energy network.

Improved infrastructure needed for more social cities

Fri, 30 March 2012 Immediate infrastructure measures and better shared public spaces are required to improve the social fabric of cities, the Grattan Institute has said.

Waste Policy Review

Thu, 22 March 2012 Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith is encouraging industry, community and local government to have their say about Victoria’s waste, following the recent release of the Waste Policy Review discussion paper.

$3.5 million for waste infrastructure upgrade

Thu, 15 March 2012 The Victorian Government has opened a $3.56 million funding package to help rural landfill operators transition to best practice standards.

Federal grant programs for smarter energy use announced

Wed, 7 March 2012 The Federal Government has announced a series of energy efficiency programs designed to encourage smarter energy use in business, local government, households and communities.

ACT Sustainable Cities Awards

Wed, 7 March 2012 Entries for the Australian Capital Territory Sustainable Cities Awards, an initiative of Keep Australia Beautiful National, are now open.

Sustainable Communities forum

Wed, 7 March 2012 The City of Melbourne and the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives are hosting a Forum for local government, focused on enabling sustainable communities through policy solutions and collaboration between stakeholders.

Switched-on businesses switch off

Wed, 7 March 2012 The City of Sydney has approved the allocation of $770,000 in funding to extend the CitySwitch office energy efficiency program by three years.

Sustainability a focus for Urban Policy Forum

Wed, 7 March 2012 A new Urban Policy Forum tasked with making Australia’s cities and regional centres more sustainable, liveable and productive has been established by the Federal Government.

Western Plains Cultural Centre goes solar

Thu, 1 March 2012 Dubbo City Council has commenced installation of a 70 kW photovoltaic system at the Western Plains Cultural Centre.

Will you be attending the next EcoGen Master Class?

Tue, 28 February 2012 EcoGeneration magazine will present a series of half-day master classes throughout March, May and June, designed specifically for the needs of the clean energy industry.

Warrnambool City Council practices sustainability

Fri, 17 February 2012 Warrnambool Art Gallery, Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and the Civic Centre are among 12 sites set to undergo energy efficiency audits to improve Warrnambool City Council’s sustainability practices.

Seminar on carbon pricing and Clean Energy Future Plan

Wed, 1 February 2012 New financing models, leveraging public and private investment, and the opportunities presented by the Federal Government’s Clean Energy Future Plan will be addressed by the experts in carbon pricing policy at an upcoming event for the clean energy industry.

City of Melbourne building green initiatives

Wed, 1 February 2012 Two environmental upgrade agreements have been signed under the City of Melbourne’s 1200 Buildings Program for 123 Queen Street and the Kings Technology Park precinct, located 1 km south of the central business district.

Draft Cycling Strategy information stalls

Tue, 31 January 2012 The Lake Macquarie Council has set up a series of information stalls providing residents with details about future cycling routes listed in the Council's Draft Cycling Strategy 2011-2021.

Save the date - EcoGeneration Clean Energy Seminar Series

Tue, 13 December 2011 The new dates for the EcoGeneration Clean Energy Seminar Series have been announced:

Sustainable Melbourne Fund guide environmental upgrade

Tue, 13 December 2011 The Sustainable Melbourne Fund has released a short animated video and a guide on applying for environmental upgrade finance as part of the City of Melbourne’s 1200 Buildings program.

Sydney’s platform to be the Australian low-carbon leader

Tue, 13 December 2011 The City of Sydney is offering $40,000 in grants to help businesses cut their power bills and carbon emissions.

Kogarah wins Australian Sustainable City Award

Tue, 13 December 2011 The City of Kogarah in New South Wales has won the national Keep Australia Beautiful, Sustainable Cities Award for 2011.

Sydney plugs in electric car initiative

Tue, 13 December 2011 The City of Sydney will tender for up to twelve new electric car charging stations which will be installed across Sydney in 2012 to help the city plug-in and power-up clean, green vehicles.

City of Sydney waste management

Sun, 13 November 2011 The City of Sydney is considering implementing an automated system that silently gathers garbage via an underground pipe network as part of their new draft Waste Strategy, which details how the city will reduce landfill and greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Brimbank City Council and EPA in agreement

Thu, 3 November 2011 Brimbank City Council has signed a two-year trial agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to jointly address local environmental health issues within the municipality.

Reading renewables: subscribe to EcoGeneration and Solar Australia

Wed, 2 November 2011 Craving more news on sustainable projects and environmental news and policy? Subscribe to EcoGeneration and Solar Australia magazines to keep up-to-date.

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