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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.

$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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lake Macquarie wins fleet award

Wed, 2 November 2011 Lake Macquarie City Council has received the 2011 Fleet Environment Award from the Australasian Fleet Management Association.

Introducing: Australia’s first dedicated sustainability and infrastructure industry magazine

Wed, 24 August 2011 Leading industry publisher Great Southern Press recently launched a new magazine, Sustainability and Infrastructure, in October 2011 at the biennial Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering International Conference in Brisbane, Queensland.

Sustainable Councils welcomes back Christine Milne

Fri, 22 July 2011 Australian Greens Deputy Leader and Federal Senator Christine Milne will present a keynote address at Sustainable Councils 2011, to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5–6 September.