As the newly appointed Executive Director of the Sustainable Energy Development Office (SEDO), I warmly welcome all subscribers to the e-Newsletter March 2009 edition.

In this issue, we consider an American initiative to add solar cells to road surfaces to generate clean solar power and the recipient of a National Future Leader award is researching the real value of building green.

A local energy group is set to establish the world’s biggest wave power project at Albany and thousands of households in the metropolitan area were encouraged to switch their thinking on energy efficiency thanks to a successful project in schools and community groups.

As well, I’m extremely proud of the SEDO staff who helped us achieve a 5 Star NABERS Energy rating for our Office of Energy tenancy as part of our commitment to the CitySwitch program - it’s a fantastic effort and a guide to other Perth CBD office tenancies of what can be easily achieved.

The SEDO e-Newsletter aims to keep you up to date with innovative and practical ways of saving energy; encourage the implementation of energy efficient products, adopt best practice energy management and promote greater use of renewable energy.

As an incentive to e-Newsletter members to keep spreading the Energy Smart message, SEDO are offering 6 new release 09 Green (Perth and Surrounds) UBD Street Directories each valued at $36.95.

To enter, simply forward the new subscriber details to be added to the SEDO e-Newsletter monthly distribution list to: leanne.richmond@energy.wa.gov.au and the first six current members’ to do so will receive the latest Green UBD Street Directory.

Executive Director
Michael Kerr

$50 million wave power project for Albany

The WA Government recently announced it will invest $12.5 million in a new low-emissions wave energy power station off the Albany coast.  More info...

Green Light project deemed big success

The South East Regional Energy Group (SEREG) recently announced the results of its 2008 Switch Your Thinking - Green Light project – and outcomes show it was a resounding success.  More info...

Office of Energy signs up to CitySwitch

WA’s Office of Energy (which incorporates the Sustainable Energy Development Office, SEDO) is leading by example when it comes to maintaining an energy efficient workplace. The Office has recently signed a commitment to achieve and maintain a 4.5 star NABERS Energy rating for its Tenancy through the CitySwitch program.  More info...

Heat and cool your office more energy efficiently

No one likes to be in a work environment that is stuffy, chilly in winter or too hot in summer so it is understandable that employers spend a lot of money on their heating and cooling systems. But, by thinking smarter and taking the time to look closely at your cooling and heating needs, you can save energy while saving money on your energy bills.  More info...

Sunny side of the street

Researchers in America are claiming that solar cells built into US roads could produce enough power to light the world. While it may sound like a wild proposal, the concept of using road surfaces to generate clean solar power is already moving past the idea stage.  More info...

Local Engineer voted Australia’s best

As the most recent winner of the Property Council of Australia’s National Future Leader Award, West Australian engineer Sven De Jonghe has a bright, ‘green’ future.  More info...
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