Clinton gains billions of dollars in support for building efficiency program

Former US president Bill Clinton recently announced a $6 billion project to retrofit existing buildings with more energy efficient products.  More info...

UK unveils ‘zero carbon’ homes plan

Under a bold new proposal announced recently in the UK, all new homes will have to be carbon neutral by 2016.  More info...

Accredited GreenPower

It is encouraging to note that more people – and companies – are moving toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions by choosing environmentally-friendly sources of energy.  More info...

Grants for Sustainable Energy Projects

The Sustainable Energy Development Office is calling for applications for the latest funding round of the SEDO Grants Program. The program provides grants of up to $50,000 for community-based sustainable energy projects and sustainable energy research and development initiatives.  More info...

Renewable Energy Conference

This September will see a major national conference held in Bendigo, Victoria. The conference, Renewable Energy and Regional Australia: Creating Local Economic Development Opportunities, will showcase the business opportunities emerging in regional Australia as demand grows for power from renewable sources.  More info...

Mandurah hosts climate change conference

Later this month Mandurah will play host to a conference that focuses on the coastal impacts of climate change. Aptly titled Climate Change and the Coast: Think Global Act Local, it is an event for anyone interested in Western Australia’s vast and magnificent coastline.  More info...

Australian scientists make solar power cell breakthrough

Scientists at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) recently made a major breakthrough in solar technology that will boost efficiency of solar cells. The result could be more affordable solar power.  More info...

Pedal power: the best renewable energy is your own

This July saw the launch of the plan for Paris to become the City of Bikes. The project, involving thousands of low-cost rental bikes at hundreds of bicycle stations throughout the city, aims to cut traffic, reduce pollution and create a greener, cleaner place to live, work and visit.  More info...
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