The myth that renewable energy is pushing up Victorian power prices has been busted after modelling showed that renewable generation actually puts downward pressure on power prices. [ + ]

Hydro Tasmania has decided to proceed with a feasibility study for its proposed TasWind project on King Island after almost 59% of King Island residents voted in favour of the feasibility study proceeding. [ + ]

Professional Diving Services has been engaged to conduct a detailed seabed survey for the proposed 62.5 MW wave power station off the Victorian coast, which will be the largest of its kind in the world. [ + ]

The 2014 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services exhibition will be held from 20-22 May 2014 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. [ + ]

Following a spate of incidents of non-compliance relating to asbestos handling, Telstra has announced a number of requirements for its three key NBN rollout contractors. [ + ]

The Queensland Minister for Energy and the Shadow Minister for Climate Action have been confirmed as speakers at Clean Energy Week in July. [ + ]

The future Australian energy system will be smarter and cleaner, and will be affordable for consumers and environmentally responsible, CEC Chief Executive David Green told attendees at the Australian Energy and Utilities Summit. [ + ]

UQ’s Professor Paul Meredith was presented with the Premier’s Award at the 2103 Premier’s Sustainability Awards on Friday in Brisbane. [ + ]

Customising ventilation in large office buildings based on the number of people in a room could reduce annual energy bills by 18%, with no loss of comfort, according to a report from the US Pacific Northwest National Laboratory [ + ]

Solco Ltd has established a national finance business, which leases products for solar retailers and installers servicing SMEs and residential property owners. [ + ]

The 2013 ASHRAE Handbook-Fundamentals covers basic principles and data used in the HVAC&R industry, including updated information on building materials, load calculations, energy resources and analysis, refrigerants, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), sustainability, controls, duct and piping system design and more. [ + ]

Royal Philips has gained eight places in the annual ranking of the Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. The company is one of the fastest climbers in this year’s ranking, moving from 31st in 2012 to 23rd in 2013. [ + ]

Fronius has won four Plus X Awards for its Galvo and Symo inverters, taking out the High Quality, Functionality and Ecology awards in the Energy category. The Fronius Galvo inverter was also named Best Product of the Year 2013. [ + ]

The City of Sydney’s new Renewable Energy Master Plan has been welcomed by both the Green Building Council of Australia and the Clean Energy Council. [ + ]

SolarMax and Sol Distribution have announced a partnership that will see Sol Distribution distribute SolarMax’s S-series and MT-series solar inverters and accessories to the Australian market. [ + ]