2008
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.
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.
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 Mary Stewart, Tanya Fiedler and David Mitchell. In a flurry of activity, companies and Governments are preparing for the launch of Australias 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.
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'.
Preparing for a low carbon future (10/2008)
This Energetics newsletter addresses a range of issues for Australian businesses as they prepare for a low carbon future, including reporting requirements, energy pricing, available grants and upcoming conferences.
Media Statement from Energetics: comment on Final Garnaut Report (10/2008)
Further to Professor Garnauts 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.
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 worlds 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.
Reaction of Energetics to the new NSW Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (06/2008)
Energetics is Australias 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 Release - 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.
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.
Looking for Value in Eco-Labels (04/2008)
Published: Ethical Investor Magazine - by Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd writes about how eco-labels are a way of advertising your products� green credentials and attract environmentally-motivated customers.
The Other Credit Crunch (04/2008)
Published: FM Magazine - by Tina Luton - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd speaks about the Kyoto Protocol and Green Markets.
Families face small price rises despite scare campaign (03/2008)
Published: The Sydney Morning Herald - by Ben Cubby - Cheryl Bowler,Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd gives advice on the rise in gas bills.
Europe looks like a model worth following (03/2008)
Published: - The Australian Financial Review - by Mark Lawson - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about the five different markets and the variation in prices.
Energetics Congratulates Sydney Water (02/2008)
We are delighted to congratulate our client, Sydney Water, who last night won, amongst other awards, the Government Green Globe Award for their renewable energy generation schemes.
Calculating your business' carbon footprint (02/2008)
Published: In the Black Magazine - by Deborah Tarrant - Dr Mary Stewart, Principal Consultant; Sustainability, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about how the marketplace will force businesses to get their environmental house in order if regulation doesn't.
A Competitive Advantage (02/2008)
Published: BRW Magazine - by Kate Burgess - Dr Mary Stewart, Principal Consultant; Sustainability, Energetics Pty Ltd gives advice about the new legislation, and how small to medium enterprises are not required to report their greenhouse gas emissions, or to reduce them. The evidence is that they will soon be under pressure to follow the lead of big businesses.
ACCC action best approach to carbon offsets: Energetics (02/2008)
Published: WME Magazine - by Christine Ahern - Dr Mary Stewart, Principal Consultant; Sustainability, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about companies trying to differentiate themselves in the market by becoming carbon neutral and the importance of buying credits from only verified sources.
NSW:A change in business climate (02/2008)
PUBLISHED: AAP Features - by Carrie LaFrenz - Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director and Founder, Energetics Pty Ltd comments at Sydney climate change forum on energy efficiency targets along with Woolworths Chief Executive Michael Luscombe and other Australian business leaders.
Good Company (02/2008)
PUBLISHED: Qantas The Australian Way - by Giles Parkinson - Jonathan Jutsen, Executive Director and Founder, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about the change in business attitudes towards climate change.
Big greenhouse emitters risk criminal penalties (02/2008)
PUBLISHED: The Australian - by Matthew Warren - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant: Carbon Markets and Strategy, Energetics Pty Ltd was asked to comment on how the new National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting emission penalities are likely to affect industry.
A great new celling point from National (02/2008)
PUBLISHED: The West Australian - by Laura Phillips - Energetics Pty Ltd is recognised for work on greenhouse solar powered studies.
Get water-wise to beat rising costs (01/2008)
PUBLISHED: http://www.foodmag.com.au - by Darren Baguley - Peter Holt, Principal Consultant: Water, Energetics Pty Ltd was asked to comment on effective water saving initiatives for businesses.
Energetics Proud Supporters of Earth Hour - 29th March 2008, 8.00pm
In 2007, Energetics was proud to support the Sydney-based initiative and in 2008, we will again take the pledge to support Earth Hour on a national basis.