For the fourth consecutive year, Endeavour Energy has earned a five-star rating in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). Achieving its highest-ever score of 98 out of 100, Endeavour Energy ranked third out of eleven participating electricity distribution companies worldwide, and seventh out of 119 public-private partnerships, up from 17th in 2023. Endeavour Energy Chief Data, People and Sustainability [...]
A partnership between the Federal and Queensland governments to deliver a new solar and storage program aims to share the benefits of solar between households, including renters, apartment dwellers and vulnerable Queenslanders. Up to 5500 households in Caloundra and Townsville are set to benefit from the installation of shared solar systems, which is expected to save up to $800 a [...]
Hunter Water’s Balickera Water Pump Station has received the first electricity from its 3.1MW solar farm, helping power the station’s large pumps and other water assets. The renewable energy initiative is now complete, bringing Hunter Water’s total renewable energy generation to more than 6MW. The installation involved approximately 5500 ground-mounted solar panels over 3 ha adjacent to Balickera Pump Station, [...]
The $740 million Boulder Creek Wind Farm has reached financial close, with CS Energy securing a 50 per cent stake in the project. The 228MW wind farm will be located 40km south-west of Rockhampton, and construction is scheduled to commence in November 2024. CS Energy will co-own the Boulder Creek Wind Farm in a joint venture with Aula Energy and [...]
According to a new report from the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) critical skills shortages could threaten Australia's renewable energy transition. The report, delivered in collaboration with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), leveraged a study facilitated by the RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre (RACE for 2030) that shows Australia’s electricity sector is [...]
Hitachi Energy is building on a combined heritage of more than 240 years of innovation to achieve its purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all. With its evolution to Hitachi Energy in 2021, the global technology leader has effectively positioned its innovative technologies and services to reflect the rapidly evolving energy landscape and the opportunity to create economic, [...]
TasWater is gearing up to commence its largest sewerage infrastructure investment to date, with community engagement for the Selfs Point Sewer Transformation Project now underway. This project will transform the way Hobart’s sewage is managed, unlocking potential for further development in the city and improving the health of the Derwent River. TasWater General Manager Project Delivery, Tony Willmott, said [...]
EnergyAustralia has entered into a ten-year renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with TagEnergy, for a significant share of energy capacity from the Golden Plains Wind Farm – which is set to become the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere. The agreement will provide EnergyAustralia with around 40 per cent offtake, or up to 345MW, of Stage 2’s 577MW capacity, [...]
WaterAid Australia has announced the return of its annual fundraising event, Walk for Water, an extra special year for 2024 as the organisation celebrates its 20-year anniversary. Running from 30 September to 4 October, Walk for Water invites participants nationwide to walk, run or ride for five days, raising funds and awareness for WaterAid Australia’s water, sanitation and hygiene projects. [...]
Yarra Valley Water is switching to recycled barricade tape at worksites, removing more than 100km of virgin plastic tape from circulation every year. The new tape, produced by Melbourne social enterprise Cacti Conserve, is designed to reduce environmental impact and support a circular economy. Yarra Valley Water General Manager Distribution and Growth, Bridie Fennessy, said the organisation has adopted the [...]
Australia is emerging as a global leader in sustainable development, driven by engineering innovation. With a focus on renewable energy, green infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies, these professionals are tackling some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Here are five standout Australian projects that highlight this commitment to a more sustainable future: 1. Pioneering renewable energy projects Australia’s abundant natural [...]
The Federal and Queensland governments have partnered deliver new infrastructure to help safeguard Queensland’s water security and protect the natural environment. Under the new $211 million Water Infrastructure for Sustainable and Efficient Regions (WISER) initiative, the Central Highlands Drinking Water Supply Program in Central Queensland will receive a $5.9 million boost. The Cassowary Coast Leak Reduction project in north Queensland will also receive [...]
Marking the next stage for the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project, Queensland Hydro has awarded three major works packages, totalling almost $190 million. Once completed, the 2,000MW renewable energy project will provide the long-duration energy storage needed to reliably transition to Queensland’s future clean energy system. Water2Wire Joint Venture (JV) has been appointed as Dams Designer Delivery Partner, with packages totalling [...]
Stanwell has signed a 15-year deal to purchase renewable energy from Genex’s Bulli Creek Solar Farm – set to become the largest grid-connected solar farm in Australia. Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company (SAMCo) has also signed a five-year contract to deliver operations and maintenance (O&M) services for Genex’s 50MW Kidston Solar Farm. Stanwell CEO, Michael O’Rourke, said, “Our partnership with [...]
On Thursday 26 September 2024, the Streets Opening Coordination Council (SOCC) will host a webinar on alternate erosion and scouring control measures for asset protection. The insightful webinar will be delivered by industry experts Bluemont Project Manager, Justin Bear, and Sydney Water Wastewater & Storm Water Programs Team Leader, Stuart McDonald, who’ll discuss alternate solutions to the traditional methods of erosion [...]
The Federal Government has released the National Hydrogen Strategy, a blueprint to guide the production, use and export of hydrogen in Australia. The State, Territory and Federal governments worked together and with industry to finalise the National Hydrogen Strategy. It identifies four objectives, supported by 34 actions and associated enablers to underpin delivery of Australia’s hydrogen industry at scale. Central [...]
Flow Power has joined forces with Tauondi Aboriginal College to improve First Nations training and employment within the energy sector. The partnership aims to facilitate a pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to participate within the evolving renewable energy landscape across South Australia. The Pathway to Electrotechnology program is an initiative established and supported by Flow Power [...]
Powerlink has been appointed as the body to plan, deliver and operate Queensland’s approach to renewable energy zones (REZs), which will see the strategic connection of about 22GW of new grid-scale renewable energy across the state. With 12 potential REZs across the state, Powerlink will work with landholders and local government help regional communities reap the rewards of renewable energy investment, [...]
As rising waste levy rates drive increased recycling efforts, ALLU buckets can help recycling and resource recovery operations stay one step ahead. Managing the waste produced from civil construction and infrastructure services is an ongoing challenge for the industry. Traditionally, contractors would load up a truck with demolition waste and dump it in landfill – as it has been common practice [...]
Melbourne Water and John Holland-KBR have won an Earth Award for their innovative biogas handling system, which converts sewerage treatment gases into electricity and provides approximately 30 per cent of the energy needed for its Eastern Treatment Plant (ETP). The ETP Biogas Handling System Upgrade project won in the category of projects valued from $10 to $30 million for its work [...]
A research and development project from University of Queensland (UQ) has won an international innovation award for successfully tackling odour and corrosion in sewers. Dr Jiuling Li from the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology at UQ has developed real-time control and chemical dosing technology to combat hydrogen sulphide. “Hydrogen sulphide is also known as rotten egg gas – it [...]
Queensland’s new Rookwood Weir has celebrated another milestone, with water from the weir now being delivered to Central Queensland irrigators Rural Funds Management is the first customer to take water from the weir, using it to irrigate macadamia orchards in the Lower Fitzroy. The water from Rookwood Weir is enabling the company to plant 800,000 macadamia trees over 2,500ha of [...]
The 2024 Financial Times Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders list has named Yarra Valley Water as the top-ranking water company – for the second year in a row. The list, compiled by the Financial Times and Statista, showcases the most influential companies in the Asia-Pacific region that are leading the way in climate action and sustainability. Yarra Valley Water ranked in the top [...]
All of Barwon Water’s facilities are now powered by 100 per cent clean energy, marking a key milestone for the Victorian water sector’s goal to source all electricity from renewables by 2025. Victorian Minister for Water, Harriet Shing, and Minister for Climate Action, Lily D’Ambrosio, were among guests who celebrated the achievement at Barwon Water’s Torquay Tank, which features a [...]
The establishment of an independent statutory authority to oversee the Australia’s renewable energy transition is one step closer, with the senate passing the Net Zero Authority Bill on 23 August 2024. The Federal Government said that Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) will ensure that workers and communities who have powered Australia for generations can seize the opportunities of the country’s net [...]
In order to improve Moe’s water quality and reduce long-term pump operating costs, Gippsland Water has planted more than 8,000 native trees and shrubs along Tanjil River near Tanjil South. Gippsland Water Managing director, Sarah Cumming, said it would reduce the risk of damage to Tanjil River pump station, which supplies Moe’s water treatment plant. “Improving the resilience of our [...]
Horizon Power has signed its first indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) with the Nyul Nyul people to support the Kimberly region’s clean energy transition. The agreement with the Nyul Nyul people of Beagle Bay allows Horizon Power access to a four-hectare area of land in Beagle Bay for the development of a future energy system that will deliver increased renewable [...]
Applications are now open for Synergy’s annual Community Giving Fund, which provides grants of up to $10,000 for Western Australian initiatives that contribute to the development of vibrant and resilient communities or help protect the environment. Synergy CEO, David Fyfe, encouraged charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations to apply for a Synergy Community Giving Fund grant. “We are committed to [...]
Yarra Valley Water has won a gold international award for its groundbreaking approach to using buffer land for community benefit and environmental sustainability. The award acknowledges the innovative thinking and action taken by Yarra Valley Water to reimagine how it uses buffer land at its Aurora Recycled Water Treatment Plant. The otherwise unused land is being transformed into the [...]
The Queensland Government has committed to invest $15 million to build the new CQ Renewable Energy Training Facility in Rockhampton. The CQ Renewable Energy Training Facility aims to power the clean energy workforce and support the region’s electrical tradespeople, apprentices and high school students to take up a career on Queensland’s publicly owned SuperGrid. Specialised training courses will be delivered at the [...]
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