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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: Financial Review by Leon Gettler - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd considers the worth of spending extra money of 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 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 world’s 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 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.

Reactions to NSW's mandatory energy efficiency push; ministers sit on cost-benefit study (06/2008)

Published: Carbon + Environment Daily - Anna Reynolds, Principal Consultant; Carbon Markets and Government Policy, Energetics Pty Ltd receives a response to her Reaction of Energetics to the new NSW Action Plan for Energy Efficiency

Reaction of Energetics to the new NSW Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (06/2008)

Energetics is Australia’s 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 Releas - 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.

Business implementation of energy efficiency measures helps keeps lid on inflation (05/2008)

Media Release: 6 May 2008. The Government is being advised to rapidly introduce laws to drive energy savings in the next 2 - 3 years including the adoption of incentives to drive business energy efficiency as a key strategy to avoid the inflationary impact of emissions trading on vulnerable sections of the community.

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.

Sustainability

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

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.

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"

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.

The Role of Regulation in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (11/2007)

PUBLISHED: Ethical Investor - Jonathan Jutsen, Founder & Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd shares his post election regulation wish list.

Air brick goes further (10/2007)

PUBLISHED: The West Australian - by Niall McIlroy - Energetics Pty Ltd carries out thermal property study on new Ecobrick.

Energetics releases first Sustainability Report (11/2007)

Sustainability consultant discusses greenhouse issues (10/2007)

ABC Lateline Business - By Andrew Robertson - Jonathan Jutsen, Founder & Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd discusses carbon neutral businesses on Lateline.

Welcome to the climate economy (09/2007)

PUBLISHED: In the Black magazine - By Giles Parkinson - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant - Carbon Markets & Strategy, Energetics Pty Ltd. is asked to comment on the impact of carbon trading on business conduct.

Energetics highly commended in AIE NSW & ACT Excellence in Energy Awards (09/2007)

The Excellence in Energy Awards aim to recognise and reward organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to the energy sector in NSW and / or the ACT.

Energetics finalists in Small Business Awards (09/2007)

The Australian Small Business Champion Awards recognise the achievements of small businesses in the retail, service and manufacturing industries. Energetics has been selected as a finalist in the Professional Services category.

Energetics finalists in Greenhouse Challenge Plus Awards (09/2007)

The recent Greenhouse Challenge Plus Conference Awards Dinner provided recognition and promotion of Greenhouse Challenge Plus members and their achievements by rewarding those who have shown leadership in their efforts towards achieving reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

The Energy for Change (09/2007)

PUBLISHED: FMA Online - by Melanie Drummond - Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics Pty Ltd is asked about the company’s evolution and the inevitable part energy will play in the future of the built environment.

Companies in the dark on energy efficiency opportunities (09/2007)

PUBLISHED: http://www.environmentalmanagementnews.net - Jonathan Jutsen, Founder & Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd was asked to comment on the progress made to date by businesses in the Federal Government's Energy Efficiency Opportunities program.

Energetics makes submission to the National Framework for Energy Efficiency (09/2007)

On behalf of our business partners Energetics has made a submission to the Energy Efficiency Working Group Secretariat on the National Framework for Energy Efficiency (NFEE).

Carbon credits lack standards (08/2007)

PUBLISHED: Sunday Age - By Miki Perkins

Clean energy sector shake-out separates gas and wind from solar and geothermal (08/2007)

PUBLISHED: The Australian - By Matthew Warren - Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics Pty Ltd is asked to comment on the launch of a new clean energy organisation.

The Carbon Rush (07/2007)

PUBLISHED: Fast Thinking Magazine - By Felicity Carter - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant - Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd talks about early carbon trading action in Australia's State-based schemes.

'Greentape' to hit SMEs (07/2007)

PUBLISHED: SmartCompany - By Mike Preston - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant - Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd is asked to comment on proposed legislation by the Federal Government that will require businesses to conduct carbon emission audits as the first step in implementing a carbon trading scheme.

Energetics achieves annual greenhouse gas abatement of 19.6% (06/2007)

Tricks of the trade (06/2007)

PUBLISHED: BRW Magazine - By Kate Burgess - Dr. Mary Stewart, Principal Consultant - Mining, Energetics Pty Ltd is asked by BRW Magazine what methodologies can be used to quantify carbon emissions when estimating a carbon footprint.

The price is still not right (06/2007)

PUBLISHED: BRW Magazine – By Kate Burgess – Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics Pty Ltd is asked by BRW to comment on the compelling business case for the efficient management of energy when planning for a future emissions trading scheme in Australia.

Green shoe brigade joins carbon rush (06/2007)

PUBLISHED: Australian Financial Review (AFR) - By Matthew Dunckley and Joanne Gray - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant, Energetics Pty Ltd was asked by AFR if, by planting trees, companies are doing enough to solve the long-term problems of climate change.

Companies in energy-saving mode (05/2007)

PUBLISHED: Illawarra Mercury - By Greg Ellis - In an initiative involving Wollongong City Council, Integral Energy and Energetics, Unanderra businesses have identified thousands of dollars in electricity savings.

Experts evaporate in shifting field - Climate Challenge (05/2007)

PUBLISHED: The Australian - By Matthew Warren - Annie Carapetan, HR Executive, Energetics Pty Ltd, is asked by The Australian how the demand from business for services to tackle climate change has impacted on an industry already faced with a skills shortage.

A climate of change (05/2007)

PUBLISHED: The Age - By Liz Minchin - Jonathan Jutsen, Founder & Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd was asked by The Age to comment on Australia's response to its increasing demands on energy and release of emissions.

Carbon claims can be load of hot air (05/2007)

PUBLISHED: The Age - By Leon Gettler - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant, Energetics Pty Ltd was asked by The Age to comment on the potential risk of not following robust procedures for going carbon neutral.

Clean energy is the way forward to combate climate change (04/2007)

PUBLISHED: AAP Newswire - By Carrie LaFrenz - Jonathan Jutsen, Founder & Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd calls for zero energy growth target by 2012 at the Climate Change Forum in Sydney.

Offsets in sync with carbon (04/2007)

PUBLISHED: The West Australian - By Carolyn Batt - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant, Energetics Pty Ltd was asked by The West Australian to comment on the advantages and risks to a company's reputation when claiming to be carbon neutral.

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.

Call for federal electricity watchdog as bills set to soar (04/2007)

PUBLISHED: The Age - By Mathew Murphy - Karen Brock, Practice Area Leader, Strategic Energy Procurement and Jonathan Jutsen, Founder & Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd are asked by The Age to comment on the company's recent call for the government to come up with a centralised approach to address the electricity price shock.

Large business expresses concern as electricity futures jump 40% in 4 months (04/2007)

Energetics is calling for a centralised approach from government to address the electricity price shock.

Now it's cool to be carbon neutral (04/2007)

PUBLISHED: The Australian - By Matthew Warren - Cheryl Bowler, Principal Consultant - Carbon Markets, Energetics Pty Ltd is asked by The Australian what is required to become completely carbon neutral.

Energetics releases 'The reality of carbon neutrality' (04/2007)

In response to a recent increase in public awareness about global warming and carbon neutrality, Energetics has prepared a paper entitled: 'The Reality of Carbon Neutrality'.

Force of nature (04/2007)

PUBLISHED: BRW Magazine - By Kate Burgess - Tony Cooper, Managing Director, Energetics Pty Ltd is asked by BRW Magazine to talk about what is driving business to measure their carbon footprint.

No time like the present to rescue our environment (04/2007)

PUBLISHED: The Age - By Jonathan Jutsen, Founder & Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd. "The time has come to stop making excuses and start making policies" says Jonathan Jutsen.

Whacked with the environment stick (04/2007)

PUBLISHED: The Age - By Leon Gettler - Jonathan Jutsen, Founder & Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd is asked by The Age to comment on the impact climate change legislation is having on Australian business.

Government Must Face Reality & Cut Energy Consumption (03/2007)

PUBLISHED: The Australian - By Jonathan Jutsen, Founder & Executive Director, Energetics Pty Ltd. "Australia needs an integrated energy and global warming policy – focused on energy efficiency" says Jonathan Jutsen.

No planet, No profits (03/2007)

PUBLISHED: Sydney Morning Herald - By Louise Williams - Linda Funnell-Milner, Energetics' National Director Sustainability & Reporting, is asked by Sydney Morning Herald what business Australia is doing to combat climate change.

Energetics Makes Submission to Federal Government on Emissions Trading (03/2007)

In February 2007 the Task Group released an Issues Paper calling for public comment on Australia's contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Prime Minister has asked the Task Group to report by 31 May 2007.

Sydney Water Investing $45 Million in Renewable Energy (02/2007)

In 2002, Sydney Water engaged Energy Partners Energetics and WorleyParsons to assist in the delivery of its corporate energy management objectives.

Energetics Proud Supporters of Earth Hour - 31st March 2007, 7.30pm

At 7.30pm on 31 March 2007, WWF Australia, Fairfax and City of Sydney invite all Sydney households and businesses to turn off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. The event is organised to show that it's possible to take action on global warming. Earth Hour is working with 3CBDs, a City of Sydney initiative of which Energetics is proud to be a signatory.

Energetics Raises $9,508 for Leukaemia Foundation (03/2007)

Twenty-four employees from Energetics committed to either shave or colour their hair and raised $9,508 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Energetics Finalists in BRW - St. George Client Choice Awards (03/2007)

The BRW - St. George Client Choice Awards has established itself as Australia's leading measure of outstanding service provided by professional services firm. Energetics recently took the decision to participate in this year's BRW St George Client Choice Awards and was recognised as a finalist in the Consulting Engineers Category.

The State of Energy Management in the Australian Mining Industry

Energetics Helps Sunrise 'Cool the Globe' (11/2006)

Energetics recently assisted the Sunrise Program on Channel 7 to use the Greenhouse Friendly Program to work towards a carbon neutral status.

Energetics assists in carbon-neutral election campaign (11/2006)

Peter Shmigel, Liberal candidate for the NSW Parliamentary seat of Balmain, last night pledged to run the world's first carbon-neutral election campaign.

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

Energetics Purchases 100% accredited GreenPower (12/2006)

Through the use of Energetics' internal Strategic Energy Procurement services, Energetics has negotiated a contract to purchase 100% accredited GreenPowerTM for its offices.

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

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.

Sydney Water Corporation Wins 2006 Stockholm Industry Water Award (06/2006)

Energetics would like to congratulate Sydney Water Corporation for winning the 2006 Stockholm Industry Water Award for its "Every Drop Counts (EDC) Business Program". Along with a range of other technical support tools, the EDC program uses Energetics' One-2-Five® Water management diagnostic to gain managerial commitment to water conservation.