2009
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
AIG call for CPRS delay slammed (02/2009)
PUBLISHED: WME Online -
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 Waters 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.
Energetics Announces Partnership with EnTechUSB
Energetics is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership that Energetics has formed with EnTechUSB, a global leader in energy and environmental data management.
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.
Clearing the air (01/2009)
PUBLISHED: Sydney Morning Herald - By Clancy Yeates - Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics Pty Ltd comments on the Rudd Government recently set emission reduction targets and how they will impact on Australia 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.