Media Releases
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Energetics releases independent EEO Report (05/2009)
An independent study by Energetics of Australia's largest energy users has shown that current identified energy savings opportunities within the Federal Government's Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) Program are substantial.
New Steps towards a National Strategy for Energy Efficiency (05/2009)
A national approach to energy efficiency is taking shape following the April meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG), and more recently with new funding announcements in the Federal Budget.
Understanding Regulated Energy Cost increases and how they apply to different sites (05/2009)
From 1 July, there will be some significant increases in energy costs, especially in NSW and WA. Given that reports in the media often generalise when they discuss movements in energy costs, and mainly refer to domestic and small energy users, it can be unclear and confusing for larger energy users.
This article is intended to help larger energy users understand the differences between domestic, commercial or industrial scale energy costs. It is also important to understand what is considered a small site or large site, and which sites are on tariff.
Keeping track of the Permit Revenue and Complimentary Measures, Speech written by Anna Reynolds(05/2009)
With old programs gone but the new programs not yet here, what will be the driver for emissions action? In this paper, Energetics Principal Consultant Anna Reynolds speaks on the important role of both the CPRS permit revenue and complimentary measures in driving reductions in our energy consumption and emissions. Specifically she comments on:
- The size and use of the CPRS Climate Change Action Fund (or C-CAF) and
- The developments in the National Strategy on Energy Efficiency (NSEE)
Point of difference (05/2009)
PUBLISHED: The Australian - Business Footprints: Special Report – Climate Series 2: By Giles Parkinson, Jonathan Jutsen – Founder and Director, Energetics Pty Ltd says 30 per cent greenhouse gas reductions are achievable in Australia. Much of this can be done at no cost and may involve aspects as simple as a change of behaviour.
Miners are on the back foot in the great emissions debate (05/2009)
PUBLISHED: The Australian - Business Footprints: Special Report – Climate Series 2: By Giles Parkinson, Mary Stewart – Principal Consultant – Strategy, Energetics Pty Ltd says the coalmining industry and its efforts to exploit the coal seam methane gas as an energy source is a fascinating example of an industry that is beginning to regard its role in a different light.
Carbon market's disappearing act (05/2009)
PUBLISHED: The Australian, by Giles Parkinson, Anna Reynolds, Principal Consultant - Government Policies, Energetics Pty Ltd comments on the future of carbon offsets in Australia.
AGL defends hydro assets (05/2009)
PUBLISHED: The Age & Sydney Morning Herald - by Clancy Yeates, Peter Holt - Principal Consultant - Sustainable Water, Energetics Pty Ltd comments on water shortages and the future of hydro electricity.
New policies needed to beat demand management trap (05/2009)
PUBLISHED: Environmental Management News, by Pauline Jasudason - Jonathan Jutsen, Founder and Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd talks to EMN about the recent changes to the NEM rules to increase the requirements and incentives to employ demand management.
The big coal story (04/2009)
PUBLISHED: Business Spectator, by Keith Orchison - Jonathan Jutsen, Founder and Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd argues that we need a plan to ensure zero electricity growth to avoid new base load generation requirements. He says that energy efficiency should be the centrepiece of Australian carbon policies.
Blackouts inevitable unless urgent action taken: ATSE (04/2009)
PUBLISHED: Environmental Management News, by Pauline Jasudason – Patrick Denvir, General Manager – Consulting, Energetics Pty Ltd tells how demand side management, such as energy efficiency and peak demand management, can contribute to carbon emissions reductions now in response to ATSE’s predictions of inevitable electricity supply shortages in Australia.
How 'green' is my brand? (04/2009)
PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor, by Oliver Wagg - Dr Mary Stewart, Principal Consultant – Strategy, Energetics Pty Ltd tells Ethical Investor what it takes for a business to be able to make a true green claim.
The upside of down (04/2009)
PUBLISHED: The Deal, by Giles Parkinson - Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about the boom in climate change consultancies despite the current economic downturn.
An energy wake up call (04/2009)
PUBLISHED: Business Spectator, by Giles Parkinson – Jonathan Jutsen, Founder and Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd explains why he thinks Australian industry will lose its competitiveness if it doesn’t introduce a price on carbon and offer other incentives to become more energy efficient.
CPRS Liability: landfill - to close or not to close?
Companies that have an on-site landfill may find themselves with an unexpected CPRS liability from 2018.
Carbon Disclosure Project: submissions due end of May
Companies wishing to participate in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) only have until the end of May to submit their reports. With new questions and requirements for more extensive responses – companies need to start preparing their reports and emissions data now.
Lowdown on the CPRS (03/2009)
PUBLISHED: Ecolibrium Magazine, by Sean McGowan - Dr. David Mitchell, Principal Consultant – Carbon Solutions, Energetics Pty Ltd gives Ecolibrium readers the lowdown on the CPRS.
OPINION: Energetics disputes AIG's claims to delay carbon scheme (02/2009)
Jonathan Jutsen - Executive Director and Founder, Energetics Pty Ltd - disputes claims made this morning by the Australian Industry Group.
Sydney Water, Energetics and WorleyParsons' partnership identifies ways to cut 25% power demand (02/2009)
PUBLISHED: WME Online - by Pauline Jasudason - By mid-2009 Sydney Water’s in-house cogeneration and hydroelectricity facilities will generate 20% of its power needs. In December 2002, Energetics, WorleyParsons and Sydney Water joined forces in an Energy Partnering Relationship Agreement to help Sydney Water minimise their energy consumption and costs.
New guidelines on qualifying for EITE help (02/2009)
PUBLISHED: WME Magazine - The Federal Department of Climate Change today released a guidance paper on what activities qualify for emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) assistance under the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.
Emissions Control (2/2009)
PUBLISHED: BRW - by Kath Walters. David Mitchell, Principal Consultant – Carbon Solutions, Energetics Pty Ltd, provides answers to the many questions surrounding the CPRS scheme. What is it? How does my company participate? …and many more questions.
OPINION: CPRS White Paper Release (12/2008)
Jonathan Jutsen - Executive Director and Founder, Energetics Pty Ltd - shares his opinion on what the CPRS White Paper should have included for Australian business.
Clearing the air (01/2009)
PUBLISHED: Sydney Morning Herald - By Clancy Yeates - Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics Pty Ltd comments on the Rudd Government’s recently set emission reduction targets and how they will impact on Australia’s future low carbon economy.
Energetics Mandatory Renewable Energy Update ( 01/2009)
The government released draft legislation in December 2008 that proposes a number of changes to the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target scheme, most significantly changing the target from its current level of 2% by 2010 to 20% by 2020. For clients who are interested in purusing renewable energy projects, this brief news sheet outlines the proposed changes and their likely impact. Energetics can assist with information and advice on how the changes to the legislation will enhance or affect your renewable energy project.
Release of the White Paper on the CPRS (12/2008)
On Monday 15 December 2008, the Government released the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) White Paper outlining the final model and the medium term target range.
Managing energy costs (12/2008)
By Grant Raja, Client Services Manager and Elizabeth Sciberras, Principal Consultant, Strategic Energy Procurement. The market drivers for energy costs are changing dramatically. This is creating a need for businesses to develop new strategies for managing long term energy costs.
NSW Government legislates for new energy efficiency scheme (12/2008)
The NSW Government has set a new start date for introduction of a new energy efficiency target for GGAS scheme, of 1 July 2009.
Energetics congratulates Sustainability Award Winners (12/2008)
As sponsors of the 2008 Sustainability Award's "Special Award for Environment" for the 4th year in a row, Energetics would like to congratulate all award winners.
The Poznan Communiqué on Climate Change (12/2008)
PUBLISHED: Poznan Communiqué – Energetics joins calls for urgent targets to stablise emissions.
Water footprinting - is this necessary for my business? (12/2008)
By Dr. Peter Holt, Principal Consultant, Water.
Climate change, water scarcity and the global financial crisis are leading to investor demand for increased transparency for water-related risk. The development of a water footprint enables an informed risk management and business opportunities strategy.
A business carbon transition plan is needed (12/2008)
The article below is an updated version of an editorial Energetics' founder, Jonathan Jutsen, wrote for The Australian, published in October 2008. Jonathan's article explains why a transitional plan is essential to achieve rapid and substantial cuts in carbon emissions.
Can carbon compliance deliver sustainability (12/2008)
By Anna Reynolds, Mary Stewart, Tanya Fiedler and David Mitchell. In a flurry of activity, companies and Governments are preparing for the launch of Australia’s first emissions trading market – the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
Doom and Boom (12/2008)
PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor Magazine - By Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics Pty Ltd. Tony talks about the industries that are set to blossom and grow despite the current economic downturn.
Reporting Greenly (12/2008)
PUBLISHED: License to Operate - By Keryn Hassall, Principal Consultant, Energy and Emissions Reporting. Keryn tells License to Operate magazine of the importance of early action in reporting to the NGER.
Warehouses walk the green talk (11/2008)
PUBLISHED: MHD Supply Chain Magazine – By Ju Yeon Jung. Tim Phung, Energy Consultant, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about how organisations are broadening their energy management strategies to not just look at production sites, but also their warehouses.
New energy strategy announced (11/2008)
PUBLISHED: FM Express News wire - The independent Climate Institute has launched an energy efficiency strategy - supported by business, welfare, union and conservation groups - which could create 40,000 jobs and save almost two dollars a day on household energy bills.
National Strategy for Energy Efficiency (11/2008)
Today The Climate Institute released the National Strategy for Energy Efficiency, as a key initiative in the effort to drive down national carbon emissions levels.
Real carbon readiness lacking – Energetics, AGL (10/2008)
PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor Online Newsletter - by Michael Walsh - Most large Australian companies are yet to get on top of the data collection, risk analysis and investment opportunities to be presented by the federal government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), said leading sustainability consultant Jon Jutsen.
A smarter shade of green (10/2008)
PUBLISHED: The Deal - The Australian Business Magazine – Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director and Founder, Energetics Pty Ltd is one of six experts to be profiled for influencing the climate change debate inside government and working with business to manage climate change.
Is green the new black? (10/2008)
PUBLISHED: In the Black – by Deborah Tarrant – Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd tells why the role of ‘Chief Carbon Officer’ is necessary for business to forecast and hedge carbon risk as part of growth plans.
A transition model may do the trick - CLEAN ENERGY - SPECIAL REPORT (10/2008)
PUBLISHED: The Australian - Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director and Founder, Energetics Pty Ltd explains why a transitional model may be the answer to achieving rapid and substantial cuts in carbon emissions.
Planning a different energy approach (10/2008)
PUBLISHED: Powering Australia by Keith Orchison, Jon Jutsen, Executive Director; Business Development, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about issues large companies will have with meeting their emission targets.
Less power to the people (10/2008)
PUBLISHED: Business Spectator by Keith Orchison - Jon Jutsen, Executive Director; Business Development, Energetics Pty Ltd opinion is quoted in comparison with Ross Garnauts'.
Media Statement from Energetics: comment on Final Garnaut Report (10/2008)
Further to Professor Garnaut’s recommendations, Jon Jutsen, founder of Energetics, believes that the government will need an immediate transition strategy to drive emissions reductions over the next three-to-five years until the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) begins to take effect.
Ethical Investor presents: Carbon Solutions Forum (10/2008)
Energetics is presenting at the 2nd annual conference and exhibition of the Carbon Solutions Forum.
Carbon pricing scheme causes concern (09/2008)
INTERVIEW: Late Line Business - Jon Jutsen, Executive Director; Business Development, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about the business' understanding of climate change.
Carbonated commerce (09/2008)
Published: AFR Boss Magazine by Mike Hanley - Energetics Pty Ltd is mentioned as a specialist consultancy.
Efficiency scheme firms find opportunities, but take-up patchy (09/2008)
Published: CE Daily - talks about Energetics' Energy Efficiency survey results.
Energy, the news business risk (08/2008)
Published: WME magazine by Richard Collins - Energetics is quoted about costs for energy prices.
Power Maze (09/2008)
Published: Queensland Business Review by Mitch Gaynor - Adrian Abbott, Queensland Regional Manager, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about ways companies can improve energy efficiency processes.
Companies respond to energy efficiency challenge (09/2008)
Published: The Age by Mathew Murphy - Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director; Business Development, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about the effect the Energy Efficiency Opportunities scheme is having on companies using energy.
New survey shows big energy users hitting efficiency barriers (08/2008)
Full survey analysis is available providing insight into the views of participants in the Federal Government's Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program.
BCA accused of double standards (08/2008)
Published: The Australian Financial Review by John Breusch - Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director; Business Development, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about a recent survey Energetics' conducted on energy efficiency.
Energetics Energy Efficiency Survey Analysis (08/2008)
A copy of our survey analysis is available here for downloading.
Put your energy into reporting (08/2008)
Published: WME Magazine by Richard Collins - Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director; Business Development and Robert Sims, Principal Consultant; Information Data Management, Energetics Pty Ltd talk about Energetics' NGER and EnTERPRIZE.EM services.
Carbon loading (08/2008)
Published: BRW - by Leon Gettler - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd considers the worth of spending extra money on emissions.
Ripple effect (08/2008)
Published: AFR Boss by Andrew Cornell and Narelle Hooper - Energetics is mentioned as a sponsor of The Great Barrier Reef foundation.
Green Stars (08/2008)
Published: Real Business by Diana Elliot - Dr Mary Stewart, Principal Consultant; Sustainability, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about the effect the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act will have on companies.
Powering Sydney Water's carbon neutral future (07/2008)
Published: Eco Generation - Energetics Pty Ltd is quoted as a firm working on the biogas and hydroelectricity projects with Sydney Water.
Garnaut Green Paper (07/2008)
A copy of our discussion paper is available here for downloading.
Power from the People (07/2008)
Published: Business Review Weekly - by Kate Burgess - Gilles Walgenwitz; Principal Consultant Energetics Pty Ltd talks about the work he did with Sydney Water on co-generation.
Carbon Solutions for 2020 (07/2008)
Published: Ethical Investor Magazine - by Anna Reynolds,Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets and Government Policy, Energetics Pty Ltd writes about focusing on the energy we don't need to use.
Garnaut missing a chapter (07/2008)
Leading sustainability expert, Jonathan Jutsen, has said that today’s Garnaut Report disappointingly downplays a key climate change solution: energy efficiency measures.
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting - How to comply (07/2008)
Today the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act (NGER) comes into effect. It is the world’s first mandatory energy/carbon reporting scheme. The regulations were finalised last week and the team at Energetics are already working with clients to help them comply with their NGER obligations.
Energetics encourages employees through The Great Barrier Reef Foundation ZooX Ambassador Programme (07/2008)
When the Great Barrier Reef Foundation approached us with the message "In Australia, climate change looks like a bleached Great Barrier Reef", we felt compelled to act.
Reactions to NSW's mandatory energy efficiency push; ministers sit on cost-benefit study (06/2008)
Published: Carbon + Environment Daily - Anna Reynolds, Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets and Government Policy, Energetics Pty Ltd receives a response to her Reaction of Energetics to the new NSW Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
Reaction of Energetics to the new NSW Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (06/2008)
Energetics is Australia’s leading climate change and energy solutions company, which has been behind some of the biggest energy savings in corporate Australia over the last 25 years.
A company's carbon footprint manager will have some big shoes to fill (06/2008)
Published: The Age - by Leon Gettler - Cheryl Bowler,Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd comments on the next steps for carbon management within a company.
Race against time on emissions (06/2008)
Published: WA Business News - by Janelle Macri - Jonathan Jutsen,Executive Director; Business Development, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about how high the price of carbon will be if big ETS emitters are not included in the scheme.
Sydney Program to Slash Business Greenhouse Gases (06/2008)
Media Releas - Energetics is quoted as a signatory for the CitySwitch Green Office campaign.
Energetics announces Carbon Neutral Status (06/08)
Leading integrated climate change, energy/water efficiency and sustainable solutions provider Energetics is pleased to announce their carbon neutral status.
Carbon-neutral NSW by 2020 (05/2008)
Published: Sydney Morning Herald - by Ben Cubby, Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd comments on the increase of Green power and quality offsets.
Green rules not just hot air (04/2008)
Published: - Herald Sun - by Paula Beauchamp, Cheryl Bowler Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd comments on the lack of awareness about carbon emissions some companies are now dealing with.
Business implementation of energy efficiency measures helps keeps lid on inflation (05/2008)
Media Release: 6 May 2008. The Government is being advised to rapidly introduce laws to drive energy savings in the next 2 - 3 years including the adoption of incentives to drive business energy efficiency as a key strategy to avoid the inflationary impact of emissions trading on vulnerable sections of the community.
Energetics announces sponsorship of The Young Energy Professionals Program (05/2008)
Media Release: 2 May 2008. Energetics is pleased to announce its platinum sponsorship of The Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Program in recognition of the importance of the Australian Institute of Energy's younger members to the future of the energy industry.
Sustainability
Energetics was proud to release its first Sustainability Report after 23 years of operation in November 2007.