Firepump workshop
31 March, 2010Pump Industry Australia (PIA) is conducting a Firepump Workshop in Sydney on 12 May 2010. Suitable for consulting engineers, fire protection companies, fire-pump packagers, fire authorities and other regulatory bodies within the industry, the workshop will discuss fire pumps to AS 2941-2008 - Fixed fire protection installations.
Hunter Valley to get renewable energy farm
10 February, 2010Renewable energy farm planned to be running near Scone by 2013.
Energy management: providing the key to a green and profitable future
14 December, 2009 by Corrie F Jansen van Rensburg*The current increasing pressure on industry to clean up environmental performance is regarded by many as a direct conflict with one of industry’s primary goals - management of operational costs in order to increase profitability.
$20.6 million in Climate Ready grants to support 324 jobs
10 November, 2009The Australian Government has announced $20.6 million in grants to 32 businesses, for projects supporting around 324 green jobs, under the Rudd government's Climate Ready program.
Carbon management solution
20 October, 2009 byHoneywell has released its Carbon Management Information Solution to help Australian process manufacturers to more easily understand their obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act (NGER).Â
Honeywell launches new carbon management information solution
13 October, 2009Honeywell has launched its Carbon Management Information Solution to help Australian process manufacturers more easily understand their obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act (NGER).
Australia's CPRS now delayed
12 May, 2009The introduction of Australia’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is being delayed a year, but legislation is still expected to be passed this year. This will give businesses affected by the CPRS some breathing space, but also provide some certainty if the legislation is passed.
Increased international cooperation on standards for energy efficiency needed
08 April, 2009Cooperation on International Standards to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions was given a major boost by a workshop in Paris, France, on 16–17 March 2009, which brought together 290 experts from the public and private sector. Presentations and discussion panels provided insights on the requirements and challenges related to energy efficiency and related standardisation work in a variety of fields, including industrial systems.
Government providing 10% investment allowance at NMW
10 February, 2009The government’s 10% investment allowance for capital equipment purchases will cover deals made at National Manufacturing Week, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 12–15 May 2009.
Speakers announced for 2009 Fieldbus Foundation assembly
06 February, 2009Hideaki Miura, Senior Executive Officer and GM, Engineering Division, JGC Corporation, will be the keynote speaker at the Fieldbus Foundation 2009 General Assembly, 4–5 March in Yokohama, Japan.
Emissions trading scheme unveiled within weeks
03 December, 2008The Rudd government has said it will reveal the final design of its emissions trading scheme, along with a medium-term target range for reductions, on Monday 15 December.
WA lifts ban on uranium mining
20 November, 2008The West Australian cabinet has lifted a ban on uranium mining, opening up the state's uranium deposits to immediate exploitation.
Government asked to support engineering migration
03 November, 2008APESMA has urged the government not to include engineers in forecast migration cuts, saying the migrants would complement increased investment in domestic engineering skills.
Processing carbon emissions
17 October, 2008 by Dr David J Beale, PhD BSc (Hons)*Processes for creating products and services are being scrutinised carefully for any negative contribution to overall carbon footprints, and carbon accounting and management has fast become a part of the Australian business landscape.
Garnaut projections show mitigation bearable
11 September, 2008The costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions are less daunting when the alternatives are considered, according to the Garnaut Climate Change Review.
