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Debate over setting surrender charges for carbon units

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... will have to pay the surrender charge, and the task at the moment is for the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to set the process by which the surrender charge will be calculated. "A December 2015 future is trading at around â,¬5 euros ...

Henry Davis York reports increase in pro bono, energy and travel

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... consumption can be attributed to our increase in revenue, the end results are somewhat disappointing, given the energy efficiency lighting change that was implemented during our office refurbishments," the firm said. "Mitigating factors may include the ...

IGCC working group engages on green finance design, function

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2012  |  NEWS
... Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), the AU$10bn institution that will provide financing for renewable energy, energy efficiency and low emissions technologies. The CEFC is expected to start operating from 2013-2014, but an expert panel chaired by Jillian ...

Westfield GHG emissions decrease, energy efficiency increase

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JAN 2012  |  NEWS
... benefit of weekly reporting of house usage, implemented in 2010, and centre management diligence along with energy efficiency capital projects," the report said. "The current focus in New Zealand and the United States is minimising emissions through ...

Durban agreements to impact Australia's ETS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2011  |  NEWS
... meaning there will be new opportunities to invest in projects including renewable energy, carbon capture and energy efficiency. "There are several good things in terms of the fund, one of which is that it won't be restricted to simply grants and loans," ...

Sunshine Coast TAFE certified carbon neutral

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2011  |  NEWS
... said Meg McDonald, CEO of Low Carbon Australia. "The initiative taken by Sunshine Coast TAFE to improve its energy efficiency and sustainability is an outstanding example of leadership and a sets a benchmark for other educational institutions and communities ...

Wesfarmers recognised at Australian Sustainability Awards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2011  |  NEWS
... sector," according to Ethical Investor magazine. "It also boasts a formal Ethical Sourcing Code, an extensive energy efficiency drive, sustainable packaging as well as a diverse and well-integrated community partnerships programs." Australian Ethical's ...

Environmental Upgrade Agreements vehicle for green investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2011  |  NEWS
... funding. Whilst proponents say the Melbourne structure helps overcome the "split incentive" where tenant enjoy energy efficiency savings whilst the building owner pays the charges associated with the upgrade, critics point out that obtaining tenant approval ...

Mirvac identifies 22 material sustainability issues

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
... controls. The registers are reviewed quarterly and updated periodically, according to the report. In terms of energy efficiency moves, Mirvac identified three developments in 2011 for upgrade. One was the Broadway Shopping Centre carpark lighting upgrade ...

Australia enters the era of carbon as a commodity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2011  |  NEWS
... adviser Bank of America Merrill Lynch assisted in the deal, which supports the implementation of a lighting energy efficiency programme - Luz Sustentable - in Mexico. Under the deal, the Mexican government will receive a royalty from the sale of CERs ...