Insulating Against High Energy Bills

As summer draws to a close and the days grow cooler many people’s thoughts are turning to how they will keep their homes warm this winter. Installing insulation is the most important thing you can do. Not only will it keep you warm in winter, it will also help you be comfortable when summer returns.  More info...

New Building Code Regulations for Energy Efficiency

New Building Code of Australia energy efficiency provisions will come into effect for multi-residential buildings on 1 May 2005. Seminars are being offered in April to ensure that building professionals know and understand these important changes for Class 2, 3 and 4 buildings.  More info...

Investors Turn Up the Heat

With reports about evidence of accelerating climate change already beginning to appear, institutional investors are taking more notice. A growing number of significant institutional investors are seeking information on how companies are planning to address the financial risks and capture the opportunities climate change presents.  More info...

Harnessing the Sun to Pump Water

Solar pumping is rapidly becoming a key aspect of mainstream farming. Statistics from the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Program show that more than $8 million has been invested into solar pumps and windmills throughout Western Australia over the past three years. This investment has been largely supported by the Renewable Energy Water Pumping Program.  More info...

Don't Miss the Energy Smart Trade Expo

Representatives from government agencies, businesses and local government authorities are encouraged to register as soon as possible for the Energy Smart Trade Expo. The Expo will bring together leading suppliers and installers of energy efficient products and services with key personnel from State government, local government, business and community sectors.  More info...

The Kyoto Protocol Comes Into Force

Following ratification by Russia late last year, the Kyoto Protocol entered into force on 16 February 2005. Developed countries that have ratified the Protocol are now legally bound to meet their commitments and can begin taking advantage of the Protocol’s market mechanisms for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  More info...

Wave Power Put to the Test

An innovative new technology with the potential to supply significant quantities of clean, renewable energy will soon be anchored in the ocean off Rous Head. A demonstration unit of the locally developed CETO wave energy technology was launched last month and has the potential to create a new industry for Western Australia.  More info...

Bunbury Builds Affordable EcoHOME

Building a sustainable home is usually expected to cost much more than a standard home. A house currently being built in Bunbury is illustrating that when you include sustainable design it will save energy and money over time.  More info...

Take the Energy Challenge

Many of us want to reduce the amount of energy we consume in our homes but just never seem to get around to it. The Sustainable Energy Development Office’s ‘Energy Challenge’ can help you to both set and achieve goals so you can start saving money and reducing your greenhouse gas emissions.  More info...

Community Seminar on Reducing Greenhouse Emissions

Do you know how much greenhouse gas emissions your household is responsible for? This free community seminar will help you find out, and, better yet, it will tell you how you can reduce them.  More info...
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