Low Carbon Urban Precincts - From Mythology to Reality

Low Carbon Urban Precincts emote visions of local renewable energy generation, vertical farming and energy efficient business and residents using efficient appliances and driving electric vehicles. So do we find the establishment of these precincts elusive? How do we encourage them? How do we measure them?

Technology Assessment of Torrefaction

Torrefaction for large scale biomass production is a promising technology that has emerged in the last few years as a way to enhance bioenergy supply chains. This article presents a technology analysis of the torrefaction process. 

Evaluation of Cap and Trade programs

In many countries Cap and Trade policies are seen as revolutionary. These types of programs have actually been in existence for decades in different forms and we can learn much from the outcomes.

Impact of Renewable Energy on the Australian Electricity System

The aim of this post is to understand the impact of renewable energy (RE) and demand reduction (DR) on the business model of the Australia electricity industry.