Energetics in the news

Energetics' spokespeople are regularly mentioned in the media on a wide range of climate change issues.

The countdown to Earth Hour 2012 is on! (2/2012)

Now in its sixth year and with less than 60 days until the annual lights-out event at 8:30pm on Saturday, March 31st, WWF's Earth Hour will this year see unplugged community events held across the country to mark the "hour of no power".

AusIMM Sustainability Committee Newsletter (12/2011)

PUBLISHED 14 December 2011: Energetics has contributed to the December 2011 issue of the AusIMM Sustainability Committee Newsletter.

Energetics Brisbane receives City Switch Award (11/2011)

PUBLISHED: 28 November 2011. At the annual CitiSwitch National Awards ceremony, Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee Chair Peter Matic presented Energetics with the award for ‘CitySwitch Signatory of the year – Queensland'.

Time for an energy efficiency rethink, Energetics says (11/2011)

PUBLISHED: 17 November 2011, Carbon & Environment Daily: Energy efficiency projects that businesses dismissed as uneconomic even a few years back could now be well worthwhile – and not just because of the carbon price, says Energetics executive director Jon Jutsen.

Australia enacts greenhouse gases tax (11/2011)

PUBLISHED: 15 September 2011, American Public Press by Stuart Cohen. In this radio interview, Jon Jutsen, Founder and Executive Director of Energetics, identifies that Australian businesses should look for opportunities from the new carbon tax.

Carbon price voted in: What's next? (10/2011)

PUBLISHED: 12 October 2011 Climate Spectator by Giles Parkinson.

A decade after it was first seriously discussed in Australian politics, and on its fourth attempt to make its way through a hostile parliament, Australian is now poised to finally implement a carbon pricing regime.

Business leaders disappointed carbon plan passed without amendment (10/2011)

Published: 11 October 2011 ABC Radio PM program - Executive Director, Jonathan Jutsen spoke to reporter Michael Janda about the carbon price legislation and the fact that business groups are still looking for the carbon pricing scheme can be changed before it passes the Senate and becomes law.

Action on carbon is worldwide (10/2011)

PUBLISHED: Australian Financial Review 11 October 2011. Australians are regularly and incorrectly told that by enacting the carbon legislation we will be moving ahead of other countries. This is not supported by fact. There is action on climate change in Europe and even China and, to debunk another myth, there are extensive and effective programs in the United States.

Opportunities in the Carbon Tax (9/2011)

PUBLISHED: Australian Financial Review 14 September 2011. In this opinion piece, Energetics founder and executive director, Jonathan Justen, advises companies should be seeking ways to benefit from the planned legislation.

Local firms target carbon credit opportunities (9/2011)

PUBLISHED: WA Business News 1 September - THE carbon mitigation practices of Australia's farming and forestry sectors will be tradable under the country's carbon credit scheme, after legislation passed through federal parliament last week.

Climate change consulting firm Energetics' state manager Brian Innes said the farming sector should recognise the potential in schemes like CFI, and more broadly the carbon tax.

Fuel security tops energy debate (8/2011)

PUBLISHED: WA Business News 25 August 2011 - SECURING future access to fuels in Western Australia and the success of energy-efficiency measures in industry outside of a carbon tax were two key issues discussed at an energy conference in Perth last week.

Brian Innes, state manager of climate change management consultancy firm Energetics, said there was a lack of certainty in future gas supply because of the discrepancy between the levels of supply and demand in WA.

Implementing ISO 50001 energy management standard within your organisation (8/2011)

PUBLISHED: AEBN Environment Network Weekly 12 August 2011 - ISO50001 is the new International Standard on energy management systems (EnMS) that was launched by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) on 17 June 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland. A number of organisations worldwide have already implemented the Standard and have reported significant benefits and energy cost savings within their business.

Cogen: the way to go with gas (8/2011)

PUBLISHED: Climate Spectator 12 August 2011 - Australia is blessed with abundant gas reserves in the north-west and in our coal seams in the east of the country. As the combustion of natural gas creates 30 per cent lower carbon emissions than coal, and can be utilised in existing power stations just by replacing the boilers, it seems an obvious step to help us to reduce our emissions more rapidy.

How to get the most out of the new ISO energy management standard (8/2011)

PUBLISHED: CE Daily 3 August 2011 - The new ISO 50001 energy standard mirrors the approach of the ISO 14001 environmental management system, but that doesn't mean your company should make the same people responsible for both, according to Energetics' principal consultant Gordon Weiss.

Dirty side of a clean energy future (7/2011)

PUBLISHED: Australian Financial Review 22 July 2011. Principal Consultant, Peter Holt, was interviewed by Anthony Sibillin and featured in the Australian Financial Review. Mr Holt notes Australian emitters must take care when sourcing carbon offset credits. "The carbon offset standards provide you with a level of rigour, a bare minimum, but you need to drill down to the next level of details to look at where you are sourcing the core projects."

Smarter use unlocks old energy (7/2011)

PUBLISHED: Australian Financial Review 14 July 2011: Energetics’ founder, Jonathan Jutsen was featured in the Australian Financial Review where he explored the impacts of the Clean Energy Future package.

Insiders forecast bigger energy savings (7/2011)

PUBLISHED: Australian Financial Review 12 July 2011: Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director, Business Development of Energetics, was interviewed by Marcus Priest and featured in the Australian Financial Review, where he explained that businesses can potentially improve energy efficiency by up to 1.5 per cent a year.

Step in, climate change consultants (7/2011)

PUBLISHED: Australian Financial Review 12 July 2011: Energetics’ CEO, Tony Cooper, was interviewed by Anthony Sibillin and featured in the Australian Financial Review. Tony notes that the announcement of the Government's carbon price (also referred to as carbon tax) policy will be a defining point for companies that have put off reducing carbon emissions in recent years.

Australian Financial Review - TV - Carbon tax round table (7/2011)

PUBLISHED: Australian Financial Review 11 July 2011: Energetics’ founder, Jonathan Jutsen joined Investor Group on Climate Change’s Nathan Fabian and Macquarie University’s Hope Ashiabor for a debate the Government’s carbon price (also referred to as carbon tax) policy.

The other side of the carbon coin (7/2011)

PUBLISHED: Australian Financial Review 1 July 2011 date: Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director, Business Development, was interviewed by Marcus Priest and featured in the Australian Financial Review where he explains what it will take to improve energy efficiency in Australia.

Smarter use unlocks old energy (7/2011)

PUBLISHED 14 July 2011 date: Energetics’ founder, Jon Jutsen was featured in the Australian Financial Review where he explored the impacts of the Clean Energy Future package.

Praise for policy leadership on clean energy, renewables and trading (7/2011)

PUBLISHED: Carbon & Environmental Daily - The weekend's clean energy package has won widespread endorsement from experts in emissions trading, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Australians Spending to Hit $3bn on Sustainability (6/2011)

The Australian sustainable business market is poised to grow to AU$2.9 billion (US$3.1 billion) in 2014, dependent on the outcome of the country’s hotly debated carbon tax, analyst firm Verdantix has projected.

Carbon pricing and the supply chain (6/2011)

PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor E-zine - The impact of a cost of carbon on a business will be more than simply the direct cost increases such as energy price increases or the increased cost of other greenhouse gases.

Mobile Carriers launch Energy Efficiency Training Program Pilot (6/2011)

PUBLISHED: AMTA Snapshot Edition 253 - The pilot of Australia’s first energy efficiency training program specifically designed for employees within the mobile network industry to help reduce emissions, offset the rising costs of electricity and reduce risk to energy supply has been launched.

The online Energy Efficiency Training Program was established by the Mobile Carriers Forum (MCF), a division of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), in partnership with national climate change consultancy Energetics.

Release of Major Research on Network Demand Management (6/2011)

PUBLISHED: The Australian Alliance to Save Energy - The Australian Alliance to Save Energy (‘A2SE’) is today releasing a major research report into the status of demand management activity by Australia’s electricity network infrastructure companies.

Seven signs Australia is a carbon laggard (5/2011)

PUBLISHED: Climate Spectator - By Jonathan Jutsen. There has been a lot of ill-informed and misleading argument about a carbon price, which generally grossly overstate the impacts. For example, recent claims that a carbon price of $25/tonne will add 3-5 per cent to processed food prices do not line up with our calculations of less than 1 per cent impact, including all the supply chain affects – and, by the way, our estimates line up with treasury estimates.

Give industry tax offsets for energy efficiency commitments, says Energetics chief (5/2011)

PUBLISHED: Carbon + Environment Daily - Businesses should receive tax offsets in exchange for energy efficiency commitments, according to Energetics chief Jon Jutsen, who also mapped out a possible Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) scheme exit strategy for large energy users.

Jonathan Jutsen: the smart money is on a low carbon future (5/2011)

PUBLISHED: The Fifth Estate - Jonathan Jutsen’s company (Energetics) consults to around half the top 50 companies on the Australian Stock Exchange and about one third of the top 200. Energetics helps them devise their energy and carbon strategy and provides the technical, financial and commercial services to implement it.

Review of the Energy Audit Standard (3/2011)

PUBLISHED March 2011: A review of the Australian / New Zealand Energy Audit Standard (AS/NZS3598: 2000) is about to commence.

Energetics wins at 2011 BRW Client Choice Awards (03/2011)

16 March 2011: Energetics was thrilled and honoured to be announced winners at the BRW Client Choice awards for Best Value Professional Services firm.

Best advice may be your own (02/2011)

PUBLISHED: BRW Magazine - Leo D'Angelo Fisher. Some business people have eschewed environmental consultants and opted for the do-it-yourself approach.

Energetics named Finalists in 2011 BRW Client Choice Awards (02/2011)

8 Febuary 2011: Tony Cooper, Energetics CEO, is delighted to report that we are a finalist across five categories in this year's awards.

Energetics wins inaugural Victorian CitySwitch Green Office Awards (12/2010)

Energetics is delighted to announce that its efforts to support sustainable work environments were recognised on 7th December 2010 when Energetics was presented the inaugural Victorian CitySwitch Green Office Award for achievements in reducing office energy use.

Taking a super risk (11/2010)

PUBLISHED: Climate Spectator - by Jon Jutsen & Nick Ridehalgh. Businesses often believe they have to trade off the longer-term health of the business, economy, environment and society in favour of short-term financial outcomes. Jon and Nick demonstrate how financial institutions are rethinking how they make investment and financing decisions.

Energetics to play waiting game on energy efficiency target (10/2010)

PUBLISHED: EMN - by Max Pichon. Energetics will apply a ‘wait and see’ approach to findings in the recent Prime Minister’s energy efficiency task group report and doesn’t see the 30% energy efficiency (EE) target as a silver bullet solution.

Let's have some clear thinking on carbon price (10/2010)

PUBLISHED: The Age - by Paddy Manning. Jon Jutsen, Founder and Executive Director of Energetics talks about Australia's inefficient centralised energy supply.

Taking aim at efficiency (10/2010)

PUBLISHED: Climate Spectator - by Jonathan Jutsen, Founder & Executive Director, Energetics. The report delivered by the Prime Minister’s task force on energy efficiency was a well overdue contribution from the government on this topic, but a good start to getting serious about the key tool for addressing climate change and the energy challenge over the next decade.

Cogeneration key, but Australia lags (09/2010)

PUBLISHED: WME - A target of 16 per cent total cogeneration by 2020 should be appended to the 20 per cent Mandatory Renewable Energy Target, Energetics consultant Patrick Denvir told the Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference.

Green Light for Clean Tech & Energy at the End of the Tunnel? (13/8/2010)

PUBLISHED: abc carbon - At the Climate Change and Business Conference in Sydney last week, it became very apparent that Australia was missing the beat when it came to investment in cleantech and clean energy, lacking the right Government stimulus, whereas New Zealand had make its mark with an emissions trading scheme, while China was moving to cut emissions and expand clean energy in leaps and bounds. There’s hope though with the start up of two new ventures, Carbon TradeXchange and Ventura Carbon.

Businesses target greenhouse gas cuts in Australia and New Zealand - conference communique (16/8/2010)

PUBLISHED: The Climate Change and Business Centre - Australia and New Zealand can cut their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by 2020 in economically beneficial ways, according to business leaders at the 6th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference in Sydney.

Australia can easily cut CO2 and keep growing -business (12/8/2010)

PUBLISHED:Reuters by Bruce Hextall - By espousing the right policies, the country could cut its emissions by 25 percent by 2020, the conference heard. A price on carbon was a key component, but by no means the only one."Australia has very large scope for reducing emissions through energy efficiency," said Jonathan Jutsen, executive director of energy and climate change consultancy Energetics.

Australia can easily cut CO2 and keep growing: business (12/8/2010)

PUBLISHED: Business Spectator "Australia has very large scope for reducing emissions through energy efficiency," executive director of energy and climate change consultancy Energetics Jonathan Jutsen said.

Cut emissions and make money (13/8/2010)

PUBLISHED: THE AGE by Mathew Murphy - A communique released from the Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference lists measures that can be taken in the power, transport, building, forestry and agriculture sectors to lower emissions and improve profitability.

Money to be saved in cutting greenhouse emissions, business told (13/08/2010)

PUBLISHED: The Sydney Morning Herald by Matthew Murphy - Business leaders say Australia and New Zealand could cut emissions by at least 15 per cent each and save money at the same time.

Hack this for a living (10/8/2010)

PUBLISHED: NZ Herald - The security consultant for a New Zealand bank was the inspiration for a main character in Louisa Larkin's debut thriller novel, The Genesis Flaw. Larkin, who works for Sydney climate-change consultancy Energetics, also has a passion for conservation that informs her book. In The Genesis Flaw, heroine Serena Swift fights the dire consequences of genetically modified food and the people promoting its benefits.

Climate Change and Business Conference Communique to Government from Business Leaders (12/08/2010)

Working with Energetics and ClimateWorks Australia, the conference has produced a communiqué: “Businesses target greenhouse gas cuts in Australia & New Zealand". Australia and New Zealand can cut their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by 2020 in economically beneficial ways, according to business leaders at the 6th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference in Sydney.

New Crop of NGER reporters will face reporting challenges (08/2010)

PUBLISHED: Carbon + Environment Daily. This year's lower reporting threshold will capture a range of companies that didn't report last year, and they have until the end of this month to register.
The expansion is likely to increase the number of reporting entities by three to four times, David Mitchell from Energetics told CE Daily.

Emissions census out of steam (07/2010)

PUBLISHED: The Australian Financial Review by Emma Connors. David Mitchell, principal consultant at Energetics is waiting for his application to become a greenhouse auditor to be approved "the day the carbon pollution reduction scheme was deferred, the foot came off the accelerator."

Gillard switches on to energy efficiency (07/2010)

PUBLISHED: The Australian Financial Review by John Breusch. Jon Justen, Energetics says that by the time electricity reaches a home, less than 10 per cent of the energy in coal has been harnessed. Wednesday 14th July

Time to Deal with “Massive Issue” of Energy Efficiency (05/2010)

PUBLISHED: The Australian by Keith Orchison. Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director Busines Development says businesses shouldn’t get bogged down with climate change science or the ETS. They need to focus on their energy cost numbers.

Winning in a low carbon world (05/2010)

PUBLISHED: Company Directors Magazine by Zilla Efrat. Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director Busines Development talks about the implications for companies who do not act on climate change.

Power shift - The clean energy debate in association with HP, Part 1 of 2 (05/2010)

PUBLISHED: The Deal Magazine, Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd was recently part of a panel discussion on clean energy for The Australian, this is the transcript from that discussion.

Greenies and business unite on climate action (05/2010)

PUBLISHED: Sydney Morning Herald by Deborah Snow. David Mitchell, Principal Consultant, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about the affect the Governments decision to not commence the carbon emissions trading scheme, has had on recruitment within the climate change industry.

A step change in energy efficiency policy in Australia (05/2010)

Published: AETF Review, by Anne Pellegrino, Patrick Denvir and Jon Sibley, Energetics Pty Ltd

Energetics’ makes submission to Prime Minister’s Task Group on Energy Efficiency (05/2010)

Energetics is pleased to provide its submission to the Prime Minister’s Task Group on Energy Efficiency. Read our submission.

Universities find targets tough (05/2010)

PUBLISHED: AFR by Joanna Mather. Energetics Pty Ltd is mentioned for assisting the University of Queensland with carbon strategies.

Australian first - wastewater hydro electric plant (04/2010)

PUBLISHED: NSW Government Online - Energetics Pty Ltd is mentioned as a contributor and energy partner to the building of Sydney Waters, North Head Hydro Plant in Sydney.

A business led sustainable future is only option (04/2010)

PUBLISHED: WME Online by Max Pichon, Energetics Pty Ltd is mentioned as a contributor and supporter to the Total environments' recent Green Capital conference, held in Sydney.

Energetics CEO does math on energy efficiency (04/2010)

PUBLISHED - WME Online - Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd made a impact at the recent Green Capital conference held in Sydney, on energy efficiency throughout supply chains.

Renewing their green vows (03/2010)

PUBLISHED: Herald Sun by Paula Beauchamp; Grant Raja, Client Services Manager, Energetics Pty Ltd discusses the effects of purchasing renewable energy on consumer behaviour.

Solar power plan a first (03/2010)

PUBLISHED: The West Australian; Energetics research on solar systems is mentioned in relation to a offer from Commodore Homes.

What will impact on domestic energy costs? (03/2010)

PUBLISHED: Business Spectator by Keith Orchison; Grant Raja, Client Services Manager, Energetics Pty Ltd, is quoted on factors that will impact on domestic energy costs and gives advice on ways in which businesses can reduce their exposure to rising prices.

Energetics jointly hosts an AICC CEO boardroom lunch on Water Security (02/2010)

Energetics are sponsors of Industrial Energy Efficiency Forum - 19th - 20th April '10

Roger Horwood, Business Development Manager, Energetics will speaking on "Examining the international transformation policy and current Australian Regulation framework to drive and facilitate successful energy efficiency initiatives"

Energetics proud supporters of Earth Hour - 27th March 2010

Remote mines – the case for wind power (02/2010)

PUBLISHED - AusIMM Bulletin by Monika Sarder. Monika Sarder talks with Dr David Mitchell, Principal Consultant Carbon Solutions, at Energetics and AusIMM Sustainability Committee member about wind power opportunities at remote mines.

2009

Take a stand (02/2010)

PUBLISHED: BRW Magazine by Anthony Sibillin, David Mitchell, Principal Consultant, Energetics Pty Ltd, talks about whether companies try to pre-empt green regulation? There are risks in both acting and waiting.

Opposition plan sparks new climate change debate (02/2010)

Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd, talks with ABC News Radio announcer Eleanor Hall,in regards to Tony Abbott's climate change policy released yesterday.

Podcast: Jonathan Jutsen outlines how companies can gain competitive advantage (01/2010)

PUBLISHED on Telstra Enterprise website by Hugh Liney.

Workings of the halogen light bulb (01/10/)

PUBLISHED: The Advertiser, Energetics' Pty Ltd recent unpublished report, is quoted on results for high energy using lights.

Industry hopes to ring in year with more phone recycling (01/2010)

PUBLISHED: Sydney Morning Herald by Ben Cubby, A recent, unpublished report written by Energetics Pty Ltd talks about audit results for recycling mobile phones.

Go ahead, make my day (01/2010)

PUBLISHED: WME Magazine by Richard Collins - Tony Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about Energy Efficiency and CPRS. The Federal Government will have another go in February, while the opposition will unveil an alternate scheme. Either way, carbon is still in the political gunsights.

Energetics makes the switch for office energy savings (12/2009)

PUBLISHED: B2B Magazine by Debra Grogan - Energetics Pty Ltd is the first signatory to the CitySwitch Green Office in Canberra, Tony Cooper, Chief Executive Officer and Jon Sibley, Regional Manager ACT, Energetics Pty Ltd, outline the benefits.

It’s goodbye GFC but hello climate crisis (12/2009)

PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor, by Tony Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Energetics Pty Ltd.

The CEO of consultancy Energetics and sponsor of the Special Award for Environment advises businesses act now, and not only because of the inevitability of legislation.

Action comes with a price (12/2009)

PUBLILSHED: Sunday Mail by Carly Hennessy - David Mitchell, Principal Consultant Carbon Solutions, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about how the CPRS tax will be matched by the government.

Energetics at Carbon Market Expo Australiasia 2009 (11/2009)

Energetics was once again a carbon management partner and an exhibitor at the 2009 CarbonExpo. Between 26-28 October.

Full life cycle assessment: the big picture isn't that big (11/2009)

PUBLISHED: Building Products News magazine - Ross Maher of Think Brick, talks about Energetics' Life Cycle Analysis work which was recently completed and the complications that can happen.

SMEs Suffer in Sin of Emission (11/2009)

PUBLISHED: BRW Magazine by Anthony Sibillin - David Mitchell, Principal Consultant, Carbon Markets talks about the indirect impact of NGER on SMEs.

Engineers 'frustrated' at government's energy efficiency neglect (11/2009)

PUBLISHED: CE Daily - Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director and Founder, Energetics Pty Ltd spoke about his frustration at the lack of energy efficient changes at the Energy Efficiency Councils' conference in Melbourne last week.

Reef damage changes minds on climate change priorities (11/2009)

PUBLISHED: Courier Mail by Graham Readfearn - Energetics is mentioned as a participant of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation ZooX Ambassador program.

Energy efficiency key to long-run living standards (11/2009)

PUBLISHED: WME Online - Rob Thomson, NSW Regional Manager, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about the need for a total rethink of energy generation and use.

Carbon déjà vu, all over again (10/2009)

Energetics presented and were the Carbon Management sponsor for the Carbon Market Expo Australasia 2009. Giles Parkinson from the Business Spectator summed up as follows

What the forum participants said (10/2009)

PUBLISHED: The Deal Magazine - Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director and Founder recently spoke at the IBM Smart Business Series forum, the following is the transcript.

Switch-off campaigns can be a turn-off, Energetics warns (09/2009)

PUBLISHED: CE Daily by James Akinson, Nick Jones, Principal Consultant for Built Environment, Energetics Pty Ltd speaks about the effect and solutions for energy efficiency.

Business wins reprieve on emissions rules (08/2009)

PUBLISHED: The Australian Financial Review by John Breusch and Annabel Hepworth - Energetics is quoted on opinions about the NGER programme.

More incentives will help reduce energy usage (08/2009)

PUBLISHED: Australian Financial Review by Stephen Shore, Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director and Founder, Energetics Pty Ltd is quoted from Energetics Energy Efficiency Report produced earlier this year.

The fox in the hot house (08/2009)

PUBLISHED - The Sydney Morning Herald by Paddy Manning, Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director and Founder Energetics Pty Ltd, is mentioned for his work on Alliance to Save Energy.

Climate cost shock looms for generators - Recycling & Sustainable Investments (08/2009)

Front Page Story: The Australian by Keith Orchison, Energetics is quoted as a consultancy who can assist business' achieve emissions reductions.

Focus on energy efficiency to achieve savings and drive carbon mitigation (07/2009)

PUBLISHED: Green Capital Newsletter by Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director and Founder, Energetics Pty Ltd, writes about energy efficiency.

Australian business not ready for emissions trading scheme, survey shows (07/2009)

PUBLISHED: Smart Company Online by Patrick Stafford, Dr. David Mitchell, Principal Consultant Carbon Solutions, Energetics Pty Ltd, comments on the survey results from AiG's recent report.

Hungry for power (07/2009)

PUBLISHED: BRW Magazine by Damon Frith, Energetics is mentioned as a specialist provider on energy saving tips.

Setting the pace for change (07/2009)

PUBLISHED: WME Magazine, by Richard Collins, Energetics is quoted for our recent Energy Efficiency report outcomes.

Business heat on carbon trading (07/2009)

PUBLISHED: BRW Magazine, by Kath Walters - Jonathan Jutsen, Founder and Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about the issues sustainability managers are facing with the new laws on greenhouse emissions.

G8 Decision and new report on the risks of climate change released by Minister for Climate Change (07/2009)

Yesterday, Senator Wong released a report developed by the ANU Climate Change Institute, coinciding with the G8 decision only hours earlier to focus efforts on limiting average surface temperature increases due to climate change, to 2 degrees celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.

Anna Reynolds talks on CPRS with ThinkXchange (05/2009)

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 complementary 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)

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.

Can Carbon Compliance Deliver Sustainability? (11/2008)

In November 2008, Energetics developed a paper entitled 'Can carbon compliance deliver sustainability?' to influence further debate at the Green Capital 'Carbon Ethics' event.

2008

Sustainability

Energetics was proud to release its first Sustainability Report after 23 years of operation in November 2007.

The power of green branding - Are your customers "KeentoBgreen"?

PUBLISHED: Greenhouse Challenge Plus Awards Programme - Energetics Pty Ltd in partnership with Rapelle Pty Ltd is enabling businesses to promote their 'green' initiatives cost effectively under the banner "KeentoBgreen"

2007

The State of Energy Management in the Australian Mining Industry

Water efficiency is about more than just the wet stuff (07/2006)

PUBLISHED: WME Magazine.

SMEs Facing Up To Energy Efficiency (06/2006)

PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor Magazine. By Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics Pty Ltd

Energetics Builds Business Capacity for Energy & Water Management (07/2006)

PUBLISHED: FM Magazine. Interview with Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics Pty Ltd

Mandatory Programs Could Bring Big Energy & Cost Savings (06/2006)

PUBLISHED: The Australian. Interview with Jonathan Jutsen, Energetics Pty Ltd

Energetics Announces $10 Million Management Buy-out (08/2006)

Sydney, 3 August 2006 - Energetics Pty Ltd, Australia's leading energy, greenhouse and sustainability consulting firm, announces the completion of a management buy-out.

A Strategy to Reduce Energy (03/2006)

PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor Magazine. By Jonathan Jutsen, Energetics Pty Ltd

2006 and prior

Energetics Helps Zambian Village Build a School (06/2006)

As part of Energetics' committment to sustainability, and as a special activity for World Environment Day (5 June 2006), the Energetics E-Team (internal Environmental-Team) set an internal target to raise enough money for a village in Zambia to purchase materials to build a primary school. The target was met with all employees and the company contributing generously to this fantastic cause.

Department of Planning DMPP Project Update (06/2006)

Energetics is one of 3 consultants currently working on the The Demand Management and Planning Project (DMPP), a NSW State Government initiative established to investigate the size and cost of opportunities to reduce energy consumption during the periods that the electricity network is operating at its peak.

Big Gains in Environment Management - (03/06)

A new report by the Australian Food and Grocery Council shows that about 90 per cent of waste and by-products from food and grocery manufacturers surveyed is being reused or recycled, with less than 10 per cent going to landfill.

Addicted to oil - Jonathan Jutsen (Energetics) presents on ABC Radio (02/2006)

On ABC Radio's 'Perspective' program, Jonathan Jutsen (Founder and Director of Energetics) presented his reaction to the 1 February 2006 State of the Union address where George Bush stated that "America is addicted to oil".

Managing energy information across multiple Council sites (03/2005)

PUBLISHED: Local Government Focus Newspaper
By Meg Webster

Sydney Water's Every Drop Counts Business Program (07/2005)

PUBLISHED: Government News Magazine.

Collaborating on Sustainable Property Practice (12/2005)

PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor Magazine.
By Tony Cooper, Energetics Pty Ltd

Mercury Energy (NZ) Launches New Energy Management Tool (05/2005)

Mercury Energy business customers will now have the benefit of a new web-based energy management tool that will help them save money on energy costs.

Contact Energy (NZ) Helping Businesses to Manage Energy (05/2005)

An energy management tool for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) could help those businesses make significant energy savings, potentially resulting in up to a 15 per cent reduction in energy costs.

Simplot (US) Discovers a New Way to Manage Energy (06/2005)

PUBLISHED: Energy & Power Management Magazine (EUN).
By Meg Webster, Energetics Pty Ltd

Energetics Becomes 3CBD Greenhouse Leader (05/2005)

PUBLISHED: Facilities Management Association Magazine

Coming up to Scratch (12/2004)

PUBLISHED: Property Australia Magazine.

Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Process Engineering (02/2006)

PUBLISHED: Factory Equipment News Magazine.

Redland Business Turning Green (01/2005)

PUBLISHED: Eco Voice Newspaper.
By Meg Webster, Energetics Pty Ltd

Energetics Leads the Way in Energy Savings (10/2004)

PUBLISHED: Facilities Management Association Magazine.

Beating Down the Power Peaks (04/2005)

PUBLISHED: WME Magazine.

Steer Clear of Energy Draining Motors (05/2005)

PUBLISHED: WME Magazine.

Improved Water Management: A Business Management or Technical Issue? (10/2005)

PUBLISHED: WME Magazine.
By Stuart Moulder & Meg Webster, Energetics Pty Ltd

Redland Businesses Eco-Investing (12/2004)

PUBLISHED: Local Government Focus Newspaper.
By Meg Webster, Energetics Pty Ltd

Redland's ecoBiz wins ICLEI Award (06/2005)

PUBLISHED: Local Government Focus Newspaper.
By Meg Webster, Energetics Pty Ltd

Sydney Water's Every Drop Counts Council Program (09/2005)

PUBLISHED: Local Government Focus Newspaper.
By Meg Webster, Energetics Pty Ltd

Sydney Water's Every Drop Counts Business Program (07/2005)

PUBLISHED: Government News Magazine.

Footprints Found in Sustainability Reports (03/2005

PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor Magazine.
By Meg Webster & Peter Haenke, Energetics Pty Ltd

Report Card on Corporate Reaction to Climate Change (04/2005)

PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor Magazine.
By Peter Haenke, Practice Area Leader, Energetics Pty Ltd

Collaborating on Sustainable Property Practice (12/2005)

PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor Magazine.
By Tony Cooper, Energetics Pty Ltd

Arguments for Green Power Mount (10/2005)

PUBLISHED: The Australian

Uni's called on to take green power lead (10/2005)

PUBLISHED: The Age

Energetics' Client Awarded FMA 2005 Award for Excellence (05/2005)

Investa Property Group won the FMA 2005 Award For Excellence in Facilities Management on May 19th 2005. Energetics works with Investa on their 'Towards Sustainability' program.

Energetics Wins Merit Award at iAwards (05/2005)

Energetics has been awarded a merit award for the Australian ICT industry's premier awards program for its innovative energy and greenhouse management application, EnTERPRIZE.EM.

Energetics joins 3 CBDs Greenhouse Initiative (02/2005)

As the leader in the energy efficiency market, Energetics is committed to the 3 CBDs Initiative as it is a great opportunity to demonstrate our vision for sustainability whilst ensuring real reductions in our energy use and greenhouse gas generation.

Client wins 'CCP Initiative of the Month' Award (02/2005)

Energetics would like to congratulate Redland Shire Council for receiving the ICLEI CCP Initiative of the Month Award for their achievements to date in the eco-efficiency pilot program - ecoBiz.

Energetics launches new eco-efficiency program in Queensland (11/2004)

On 11 November, Energetics announced the release of our new eco-efficiency management tool 'Eco Achiever' as an integral part of the new ecoBiz pilot program in Queensland with Redland Shire Council.

Energetics' clients win at Green Globe Awards (11/2004)

Energetics would like to congratulate clients; Investa Property Group, Sydney Water Corporation and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for their achievements in sustainability, as recognised at 23 November 2004 Green Globe Awards.

Energetics Pilots new eco-efficiency program (11/2004)

Energetics is working together with Redland Shire Council to pilot 'ecoBiz', a new and innovative eco-efficiency program for small to medium sized businesses.

NZ companies save energy through Energetics' One-2-Five® Energy

Delivered through New Zealand's Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA), Energetics' One-2-Five® Energy is helping New Zealand companies to cut through the clutter, set action points and take energy seriously.

Businesses Tackle Crisis - Water Sustainability (09/2004)

The returning drought conditions mean that businesses are being asked to get smart about how they use water. Sydney Water supplies businesses with Energetics' water management diagnostic tool called One-2-Five Water that enables business to evaluate their water use.

Abatement certificates delivering extra cash to Investa (09/2004)

Assisted by Energetics Pty Ltd, Investa Property Group has improved its return on energy efficiency investments by successfully applying for greenhouse abatement certificates on a number of its buildings that have improved their performance.

Britons Unsure of Climate Costs (07/2004)

A majority of Britons accept human activity is responsible for changing the climate of the planet, a new BBC poll suggests. But barely half of more than 1,000 people polled thought they themselves would feel any significant impact.

Energy Performance of Commercial Buildings Program Extension in the ACT (01/2004)

Canberra, 8 January 2004 - The Australasian Energy Performance Contracting Association (AEPCA) and Energetics congratulate the ACT Government's decision to extend the Energy Performance of Commercial Buildings Program until 30 June 2004. Through the program, the ACT Government will cover the cost of engaging Energetics to undertake the facilitation of Energy Performance Contracting.

Energetics' Approach to Effective Resource Management (2004)

Read how companies can maximise their benefits from energy management by taking the right approach.

Conserving Energy May Have Powerful Rewards, WME (11/2003)

A new program launched by the New Zealand Government is helping business push towards sustainable energy usage.

How to Get Energy Smart, CFO (11/2003)

The article discusses how companies can save millions of dollars through effective energy management.

Management Program Helps Businesses Save Water in WA, Water Journal (08/2003)

An article about an innovative approach to effective water management.

Regulations Fuel Cost and Image Focus, Mining Monthly (06/2003)

An article published in Mining Monthly that talks about Energetics approach to better energy management.

Kids uncover secrets of the past at The Rocks (27/06/03)

Children will be uncovering the secrets of the past at a free event at the Loft Markets, Rocks Centre, in The Rocks from July 8th to July 20th, 11am to 4pm daily.

Kids uncover secrets of the past at The Rocks

Children will be uncovering the secrets of the past at a free event at the Loft Markets, Rocks Centre, in The Rocks from July 8th to July 20th, 11am to 4pm daily.

Canberra's Small Businesses to Watch Fine Print in Energy Contracts (26/06/2003)

Small businesses and households should read the fine print and watch out for certain facts in an energy contract when full retail competition enters into force on 1 July 2003.

Energy Management Solution Saves Big Bucks (16/06/2003)

EnTERPRIZE.EM (formerly known as Our-e-Manager) saves companies over $4million.

Roger Sutton appointed CEO (23/04/2003)

The new chief executive of Orion New Zealand is Roger Sutton, the company's general manager operations, a director of Energetics Pty Ltd.

Eureka! But save some of that energy (19/11/2002)

HAVING a good idea is one thing. Making it happen is another.

ESAA August Issue (08/2002)

New software program aims to give energy efficiency managers teeth in pursuing substantial savings.

Energetics Powers Into US (09/07/2002)

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Energetics Powers into US
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World Environment Day (05/06/2002)

22,000 CARS OFF THE ROAD FOR GOOD!

NSW companies are now saving 100,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.

Energetics supports the North Sydney CBD greenhouse initiative (01/2002)

Energetics is very pleased to support this positive initiative, which we believe provides a great opportunity for organisations in the North Sydney CBD to make a valuable contribution towards improving building energy efficiency and thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

OneSteel receives Energy Efficiency Award (26/10/2001)

OneSteel's Oil &Gas operations at Kembla Grange has been acknowledged for its commitment to improving energy efficiency,with NSW Minister for Energy,Kim Yeadon presenting OneSteel with the SEDA Green Globe Silver Award overnight (Thursday 25th October 2001).

Batson Sand & Gravel win Gold for greenhouse initiatives (25/10/2001)

Batson Sand & Gravel has won a prestigious Gold Energy Smart Green Globe Award thanks to their
outstanding initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases.

Alsco Linen Services win silver for greenhouse initiatives (25/10/2001)

Alsco Linen Services has won a prestigious silver Energy Smart Green Globe Award thanks to their outstanding initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases.

Onesteel, Oil and Gas Pipe win silver for greenhouse initiatives (25/10/2001)

Onesteel, Oil and Gas Pipe has won a prestigious silver Energy Smart Green Globe Award thanks to their outstanding initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases.

Northern Cooperative Meat Co Ltd win bronze for greenhouse initiatives (25/10/2001)

Northern Cooperative Meat Co Ltd has won a prestigious bronze Energy Smart Green Globe Award thanks to their outstanding initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases.

Boral Limited wins bronze for greenhouse initiatives (25/10/2001)

Boral Limited has won a prestigious bronze Energy Smart Green Globe Award thanks to their outstanding initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases.

SEDA Energy Smart Green Globe Awards (10/2001)

Energetics is proud to be the partner support manager for 18 current and past Energy Smart Green Globe Award winning companies.

Senator Reid presents Energetics with a Certificate of Achievement (24/10/2001)

Senator Reid, representing the Minister for Industry, Science and Resources, presents Energetics with a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of its commitment to innovation, research and development in the industry.

Energy alliance to bring energy solutions to government managers (24/10/2001)

Energy Alliance to bring World Class Energy and Greenhouse Management Software Solutions To Government Managers, 24th October 2001.

Energetics Media Release (19/10/1999)

The Minister gave an update of the initiatives under taken by Government to improve the environmental performance within the state of Queensland.

Chevron (10/2001)

CHEVRON INTRODUCES NEW SYSTEM TO MANAGE ENERGY USE, MONITOR GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

Energetics - a new approach to energy efficiency (10/2001)

Program targets corporate management and claims savings up to 25 percent

HP Powers Energetics 'Always On' Solution (11/10/2001)

Outsourced infrastructure greatly enhances enterprise-wide energy and greenhouse management of large energy consumers.

Software helps save on energy use (AFR , 31/07/2001)

Power consultant Energetics has spent $7 million developing software it claims will help Australia's top 200 companies reduce their annual energy bills by up to 20 per cent.

Our-e-Manager Media Release, 30 July 2001

Energetics' online energy and greenhouse information management solution for Industrial, Commercial & Government energy users.

IPART imparts advice on price, 30 July 1999

Mark Searle, group manager for energy contracts at Energetics, an energy management consulting company, said there is nothing inherently beneficial in a competitive energy market. Small businesses in particular need the resources to shop around for a good deal.

Starch makes 5-star savings process

Ingredients manufacturer Starch Australasia is set to save $500,000 a year after completing Energetics' Envision One-2-Five program. The program identified a number of energy saving measures and the potential to increase production by 7%, which will materialise when demand for product rises.

BHP Oil and Gas Pipe plant set to save $9,240 a year by changing its production process

The BHP Oil and Gas Pipe plant in Wollongong is set to save $9,240 a year by changing its production process, and is set to accrue a massive internal rate of return as a result.

P&O sails into savings

P&O Australia's Port Botany container terminal has introduced changes that are set to save the company more than $70,000 a year.

GRI buys stake in Energetics

The Chicago-based Gas Research Institute has taken a 20% equity stake in energy consultant Energetics. The stake gives Energetics cash to pursue its expansion in the US, following the US EPA's purchase of its One-2-Five software package.

Market forces dampen sell-off euphoria

Energy privatisation, the foundation stone of the Kennett revolution that has reshaped the Victorian economy, appears likely to result in higher energy prices in coming years.

It's money in the bank, April 1999

Ever understood the saying, less is more? Think about energy saving and it begins to make a lot of sense. Because of Australia's cheap power supply it is true that energy is probably not the biggest factor in your overall production costs, unless you're running an aluminium smelter. But any savings made do go straight to the bottom line. And the good news is that those savings are often easily and cheaply come by.