Cadbury Schweppes – first business to take up commercial solar power offer

The largest roof-top solar system in New South Wales was formally put into operation at the beginning of last month at the Cadbury Schweppes Huntingwood factory in the Blacktown region.  More info...

Will Climate Change bring an end to the Platinum Age

In April last year, Professor Ross Garnaut was commissioned by Australia’s State and Territory Governments to examine the impacts of climate change on the Australian economy. The Australian Government has now joined this process. This landmark review will also offer medium to long-term policy recommendations and policy frameworks to improve the prospects for sustainable prosperity.  More info...

New Toodyay house is a solar passive success

While a growing number of home owners understand that energy efficiency is an important consideration when building a new house, some home owners have also come to realise that passive solar homes not only use less energy but that they are healthier and more comfortable to live in.  More info...

More Western Australians are switching to GreenPower

Figures recently released by WA’s electricity supplier, Synergy, reveal an increase in the number of customers opting for GreenPower. In fact, the number of West Australians signing up to use electricity generated from accredited renewable sources has more than doubled in the last year.  More info...

Retailers Continue to Reach for the Stars

The Reach for the Stars appliance energy rating program continues to shine in retail stores throughout Western Australia, with a record 200 staff from 168 stores receiving training on promoting high star energy rated appliances over the past 12 months.  More info...

SEDO Grants Program – Call for New Applications

The Sustainable Energy Development Office (SEDO) 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...