Public comment sought on proposed ACT solar power facility
18 June, 2009
Public consultation sessions have been scheduled in Canberra on the proposed ACT solar power facility.
Energy harvesting market outlook
12 June, 2009
Presentations at a recent Energy Harvesting conference suggest that a number of innovative means to harvest energy to provide alternate electrical energy sources could become a reality in the near future.
Major development in solar power rooftop energy source
11 June, 2009
A transparent thin film barrier, currently used to protect flat panel TVs from moisture, could become the basis for flexible solar panels in the future that would be installed on roofs like shingles.
Energy Frontier Research Centre established
04 June, 2009
A centre to study new solar materials by combining predictive theory with experiment is being established in the US to drive innovation in alternative energy sources.
Australian invention for smart energy use
02 June, 2009
An invention by Latrobe University's Centre for Technology Infusion that enables energy users to monitor and mange their electricity consumption has been listed as a finalist in the Innovic International Next Big Thing Awards.
Ten tips to reduce carbon emissions using videoconferencing
22 May, 2009
Tandberg presents 10 ways to help reduce carbon emissions by deploying videoconferencing.
Australian government bill on green jobs and technology
21 May, 2009
At the most recent COAG meeting, the federal government's renewable energy target scheme, which could boost Australia's investment in renewable energy by $20 billion, was endorsed by the council.
New solar panel surge expected as rebates close and new round of installations begins
19 May, 2009
The government's solar energy rebate scheme has been instrumental in thousands of residential solar energy systems being installed over the past year, but its impending close is expected to accelerate the uptake of these systems in the coming months.
Program to ‘green’ existing commercial buildings in ACT
07 May, 2009
Canberra continues to lead the nation in greening the built environment with the announcement of a $2 million program to ‘green’ existing office buildings.
Philips presents OLED interactive lighting concepts
06 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Signify
Philips showcased a series of OLED-based lighting concepts that point to the future directions of energy-efficient and interactive lighting.
New local energy blueprint aims to head off power crisis
20 April, 2009
A national research initiative to establish an advanced electricity distribution network in Australia has announced a plan to meet the twin challenges of reducing carbon emissions and reining in rising power costs.
ACT takes lead in switching to 'green' power
06 April, 2009
The ACT government has recently taken further steps to promote the consumption of green energy.
Green IT not so green
23 March, 2009
A recent survey into green practices and attitudes amongst Australian IT managers and CIOs indicates that it isn't being practised in the data industry as much as hoped for.
Strong industry interest in ACT solar power facility
09 March, 2009
The ACT governent has announced it is making progress to developing a solar power facility in the near future.
Green light for ACT solar energy scheme
02 March, 2009
The ACT government's solar energy rebate scheme has been given the 'all clear' to proceed after it was recently passed through the Legislative Assembly.
