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Clean Energy Week 2012
Registrations are now open for Australia's largest event for the renewable energy and energy efficiency conference. Incorporating ATRAA (Australia's largest solar conference), a huge trade exhibition, a schools program and events for the general public it is the premier clean energy event... Read MoreGreens call for Gillard junction on whaling 21/02/2012
Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown has called for the Gillard government to seek an injunction in the United States to stop the Japanese whaling slaughter currently underway in Antarctic waters. A Seattle district court has thrown out an application by Japan for a preliminary injunction to stop Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling campaign. If the case goes to trial the court will hear evidence on the legality or otherwise of whaling. "Court commentary makes it clear that the Australian government could succeed in stopping the Japanese in the US court system which Japan has appealed to," Senator Brown said in Adelaide ... Read MoreClean Energy Report
The Clean Energy Australia report provides a snapshot of the industry for 2011. It includes information on all renewable technologies including installation, investment and employment data... Read MoreCalls to halt Home Insulation program are unsupported by industry 18-02-2010
Calls to close the Home Insulation program by individuals representing a minor section of the industry are not representative of the views of the wider industry... Read MoreSydney siders to beat rising energy costs 09-11-2009
With the typical Sydney electricity bill expected to increase by around 21 per cent, it will pay to become more energy efficient now... Read More$1200 insulation rebate vital to investment 03-11-2009
The insulation rebate of $1200 is vital if investment and jobs growth in Australia’s growing energy efficiency industry is to be maintained... Read MoreChanges to insulation rebate benefits householders 02-11-2009
New changes to the Federal Government’s Home Energy Efficiency program will increase the quality of providers, value for money and transparency for the consumer... Read MoreEducation and quality assurance vital to safe insulation programs 15-10-2009
Education, better management and quality assurance are key to ensuring best outcomes from the insulation, solar and other energy efficiency measures funded by the Federal Government... Read MoreLive News Feed
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Researchers hope safflower plant offers new renewable energy
Scientists say a plant that can be grown in far north Queensland could help to provide renewable energy to the rest of the world.
Australian company snubbed for solar panel job
The Federal Government has come under attack for failing to include Australia´s only domestic producer of solar panels in a Commonwealth tender.
Climate policy won´t affect power prices: Abbott
Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott says he can guarantee electricity prices will not rise as a result of the Coalition´s climate change plan.
