Energy Watch

April 2011 – Energy rating systems are highly valuable tools for improving building operations – and reputations. JEREMY LEU from Bureau Veritas explains your options.

October 2010 – The Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 (Cth) (the Act) commenced on 1 July 2010 as part of the Federal Government’s national initiative on advancing energy efficiency. PETER LOVETT from Green Pass Australia Pty Ltd explains the implementation of the scheme – the transition period begins on 1 November this year.

August 2010 – Are you considering making improvements to the energy efficiency of your business operations or assets? If so, have you considered participating in the New South Wales Energy Savings Scheme (NSW ESS)? EVAN ECONOMO of Gadens Lawyers explains.

March 2010 – Imagine a future where buildings power themselves with the sunlight that falls on the whole façade – no noise, no visual impact, zero carbon emissions. As BLAIR PESTER from Suntech Power Australia writes, new ranges of ‘building integrated photovoltaics’ (BIPV) products make this vision a reality.

January 2010 – On-site energy cogeneration gives businesses a buffer against power outages, as well as offering cost efficiencies at a time when mainstream energy costs are set to jump. DAVID REGENSPURGER explains how cogeneration works.

January 2010 – PETER LOVETT from Green Pass Australia offers his assessment of the upcoming Mandatory Disclosure of Commercial Building Energy Efficiency program.