Newsletter 8 - September 2009
The Renewable Energy Target (RET) legislation was passed by the Commonwealth Parliament on 20 August 2009. This represents a major step forward in the development of the renewable energy industry in Australia.
This article provides an introduction to the Renewable Energy Target, and looks at some of the possible implications for business.
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing Victoria's environment, economy and society. Already Victoria is seeing the impacts of climate change through increases in the number and severity of bushfires, hot days and reduced water availability. The potential for flow on effects to Victorian business and the economy was evident in 2008-09 with amongst other things power outages, infrastructure damage and significant impacts on human and environmental health.
After 10 years at its Southbank headquarters, EPA Victoria will move to new environmentally friendly offices in Victoria Street, on the northern edge of the city.
The site, a former Carlton and United Breweries laboratory, is currently being converted by Melbourne property investment company Drapac into a landmark for sustainable building retrofits.
emissions from residential homes. The addition of a pool and subsequent pool pump can increase the average homes energy consumption by up to 30%1. A new multispeed motor developed by Fasco Australia, imPower™, has the ability to reduce running costs, energy consumption and greenhouse emissions.
In this issue, Carbon Matters introduces Network member Simon O'Connor.
Simon O'Connor works as the economic adviser at the Australian Conservation Foundation based here in Melbourne.
The 5th Australian-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference was held recently in Melbourne. The event brought together some of the world's leading experts in climate change policy, carbon trading and financing a low-carbon future.
Don't forget to check out our new website at www.carboninnovators.net.au
EPA Vimeo feed
