Investors back renewables as power plant shuts down

Commercial interest in renewables is up as Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant announces its closure.

17 February, 2022

NSW takes step towards green bus fleet with $70 million contract

The NSW government has ordered $70 million worth of electric buses from a local company.

14 February, 2022

NSW courthouses to switch to solar power

Thousands of solar panels will be installed on NSW courthouses this year, as part of a new program from the NSW Government.

13 January, 2022

WA councils’ commitment to green energy

More than 40 West Australian councils have signed an agreement to move to 100 per cent renewable energy.

10 December, 2021

Western Sydney roadmap to accelerate EV uptake

The move towards electric vehicles has been slow in Western Sydney, according to a new roadmap to help accelerate this transition.

9 December, 2021

NSW Circular launches new tool for councils

A new platform will help councils and communities to track their transition to zero waste.

6 December, 2021

New trial with electric cars as batteries on wheels

A new international trial from the University of Queensland to test potential of electric vehicles as batteries on wheels.

29 November, 2021

Gold Coast building buses to run on sugarcane fuel

In a Queensland first, two buses will soon hit the road as part of a trial to be rolled out across the Mackay bus network.

8 November, 2021

Victorian council constructs bridges to last a century

The City of Greater Geelong has completed the construction of two new bridges that will be maintenance-free for at least 100 years.

4 November, 2021

Australia’s largest electric bus fleet to be deployed in Sydney

A depot in Sydney’s inner west will be retrofitted for 40 electric buses, 36 chargers, stationary batteries and rooftop solar PV.

21 October, 2021

WA councils form biggest local govt renewable energy purchase group

West Australian councils are signing up to what will be the nation’s biggest local government collaboration to purchase renewable energy.

11 October, 2021

The greening of government fleets

Government fleets are going green. We take a look at some of the latest initiatives.

20 September, 2021

Interactive map helps stakeholders plan EV infrastructure

The NSW government has released an EV charging masterplan to help providers and planners develop future fast-charging infrastructure.

12 September, 2021

States move forward on hydrogen export plans

Queensland could soon be shipping hydrogen to South Korea following an MoU between the Port of Townsville and Ark Energy.

9 September, 2021