The transition to a circular economy in the infrastructure sector, where materials are designed to be reused, remanufactured, or recycled, has become a defining imperative. But who is responsible for catalysing the change? Is it government or industry? According to circular economy engineer at Arcadis, Lloyd Parker, significant progress hinges on a ...
5 DecemberBattery recycling needs a government mandate
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With batteries increasingly hailed as the answer to our net zero transition, what to do with them at end of life is an increasingly big and important challenge. The Battery Stewardship Council’s final design for B-cycle 2.0, to manage fire and ...
It’s been another big week at The Fifth Estate.Most importantly, we’re thrilled to share with you the first copy of our new digital quarterly magazine, TFE Review. Its big focus is on how our buildings can work as batteries to deliver the net zero transition – the theme of our masterclass in late August.
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Last week, The Fifth Estate covered alarmist claims from fossil fuel proponents trying to keep gas in the home and commercial kitchens with claims of extreme costs to disconnect from the grid and fears of blackouts.This week News Corps tabloids Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail and Adelaide Advertiser continued the battle with a week-long ...
Big buildings consume enormous amounts of energy, but they are also one of the best ways to slash greenhouse gas emissions, slash energy costs for owners and help decarbonise the grid.
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The Green Building Council of Australia’s chief impact officer Jorge Chapa joined Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council chief executive office Alison Scotland and Buildings Alive’s Craig Roussac to discuss the policies for industry and government we need. Tina Perinotto editor of The Fifth Estate moderated the session.
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Jet Charge’s Geof Alexander came to the EV charging industry from the fast growing fintech industry but he’s found this sector can give fintech a run for its money in terms of rapid change. His presentation was a whirlwind tour of the promises on offer to decarbonise transport and the impact this could have on the grid’s transition.
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Once upon a time, the energy system was mostly a linear supply chain from power plant to power point, with a mass of poles and wires and substations in between. The emerging energy future is looking very different, according to Melissa Doueihi, head of strategy and innovation, Endeavour Energy and Jason Layt, acting head of […]
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Earlier this year Dexus announced plans to install commercial grade storage batteries linked to rooftop solar panels in all new industrial property facilities – “paving the way for a new industry standard”. This article sums up a presentation by Jacob Clark, development manager at Dexus, at the Buildings as Batteries masterclass.
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If we want to quickly decarbonise – and we must – connecting all the dots that converge in buildings, transport, infrastructure and human settlements is essential. Alex Sear director (electrification and ESG) at ADP Consulting tackled this topic in his presentation at the Buildings as Batteries masterclass.
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When Summer Steward, project manager – ESG at Team Global presented at The Fifth Estate’s Buildings as Batteries event in August, the audience kept the questions flowing.
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The transition to a circular economy in the infrastructure sector, where materials are designed to be reused, remanufactured, or recycled, has become a defining imperative. But who is responsible for catalysing the change? Is it government or industry? According to circular economy engineer at Arcadis, Lloyd Parker, significant progress hinges on a ...
5 DecemberBattery recycling needs a government mandate
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With batteries increasingly hailed as the answer to our net zero transition, what to do with them at end of life is an increasingly big and important challenge. The Battery Stewardship Council’s final design for B-cycle 2.0, to manage fire and ...
It’s been another big week at The Fifth Estate.Most importantly, we’re thrilled to share with you the first copy of our new digital quarterly magazine, TFE Review. Its big focus is on how our buildings can work as batteries to deliver the net zero transition – the theme of our masterclass in late August.
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Last week, The Fifth Estate covered alarmist claims from fossil fuel proponents trying to keep gas in the home and commercial kitchens with claims of extreme costs to disconnect from the grid and fears of blackouts.This week News Corps tabloids Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail and Adelaide Advertiser continued the battle with a week-long ...
Big buildings consume enormous amounts of energy, but they are also one of the best ways to slash greenhouse gas emissions, slash energy costs for owners and help decarbonise the grid.
This post is only available to members.
The Green Building Council of Australia’s chief impact officer Jorge Chapa joined Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council chief executive office Alison Scotland and Buildings Alive’s Craig Roussac to discuss the policies for industry and government we need. Tina Perinotto editor of The Fifth Estate moderated the session.
This post ...
Jet Charge’s Geof Alexander came to the EV charging industry from the fast growing fintech industry but he’s found this sector can give fintech a run for its money in terms of rapid change. His presentation was a whirlwind tour of the promises on offer to decarbonise transport and the impact this could have on the grid’s transition.
This ...
Once upon a time, the energy system was mostly a linear supply chain from power plant to power point, with a mass of poles and wires and substations in between. The emerging energy future is looking very different, according to Melissa Doueihi, head of strategy and innovation, Endeavour Energy and Jason Layt, acting head of […]
This post is ...
Earlier this year Dexus announced plans to install commercial grade storage batteries linked to rooftop solar panels in all new industrial property facilities – “paving the way for a new industry standard”. This article sums up a presentation by Jacob Clark, development manager at Dexus, at the Buildings as Batteries masterclass.
This post ...
If we want to quickly decarbonise – and we must – connecting all the dots that converge in buildings, transport, infrastructure and human settlements is essential. Alex Sear director (electrification and ESG) at ADP Consulting tackled this topic in his presentation at the Buildings as Batteries masterclass.
This post is only available to members.
When Summer Steward, project manager – ESG at Team Global presented at The Fifth Estate’s Buildings as Batteries event in August, the audience kept the questions flowing.
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