2009-11-07

Australia Gives AU$16.4m To Reduce GHG Emissions

Installation of renewable energy solutions such as solar electric panels and solar film are prominent among 37 projects funded by the Australian Department for Innovation, Industry, Science & Research.

“AU$16.4 million worth of projects make up the third round of the AU$90m Green Building Fund, a Rudd government initiative that reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by retrofitting commercial office buildings,” says minister Kim Carr.

“Projected savings in GHG emissions from projects supported by the fund so far total over 101,000 tonnes a year. These projects combat climate change and support Australia’s economic recovery by generating investment of almost US$75m.”

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Source: Reinforced Plastics, 2009-11-04, Link

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