The Victorian government has introduced the country’s most stringent planning and operational standards for new data centres, forcing tech operators to source their own renewable energy, preserve local water supplies, and maintain strict separation distances from residential neighbourhoods. The regulations target the booming digital infrastructure sector, which delivered AU$5.8 billion in cap... more

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is backing a major household electrification trial targeting up to 1,000 homes across Canberra’s southern suburbs with AU$8.2 million in funding. Led by clean energy service provider Electric Future, the project aims to simplify the transition from gas to electricity by establishing a digital platform that serves as a single point of contact for ... more

BHP has partnered with Amazon to launch an industry-first pilot aimed at buying and selling environmental credits tied to lower-emissions copper. The pilot focuses on copper concentrate and cathodes produced at Chile’s Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine. Escondida already powers its operations entirely through renewable energy and relies on desalinated water, substantially reducing ... more

From sweltering heat waves in the Top End to biting winter chills in Tasmania, the Australian climate imposes unique pressures on modern building sites. A structure’s internal climate depends on how effectively its energy envelope manages heat transfer. Mastering insulation science can future-proof your projects. When you maximise using advanced, sustainable materials, you can ensure long-ter... more