Energy retailer Synergy has finalised its lease deal to move into the Forrest Centre on St Georges Terrace, taking up 8,000 square metres in the building, which was listed for sale earlier this yea
Perth-based ICT and cloud services company Zetta Group has secured a multimillion dollar contract with Western Power to provide end-user computing support to its staff.
A nearly $50 million national research facility opened in Perth yesterday is set to further define Western Australia's place in the world as a resources hub, but has its work cut out for it convincing the public of its benefits according to industry leaders.
KPMG has named the eight businesses it has selected to participate in its recently announced technology accelerator Energise, which will be held in Perth.
A Perth-based clean energy company has been awarded another major contract with a deal to build a major solar power station that will power part of the world's largest telescope.
Metals explorer TNG has signed a deal with a local renewable energy group for the supply and installation of a solar power system at its flagship Mount Peake vanadium project in the Northern Territory.
State-owned electricity provider Synergy has declared itself to be at the ‘leading edge' of energy management and storage technologies, after selecting a Perth contractor for a trial electricity battery storage project in Perth's north.
The state government is aiming to collect up to $5 billion from a vastly expanded privatisation program that includes Fremantle Ports, the TAB, office buildings, residential land estates, Keystart loans, houses, plantations and power stations.
Local IT company ASG Group has won a $15 million contract to provide its services to gas and electricity provider Synergy, and has flagged further possible contract wins potentially worth over $80 million.
Energy Minister Mike Nahan's announcement earlier this week of the government's planned introduction of greater competition to the electricity sector has already spurred the growth prospects of one market entrant.
KPMG has secured backing from more than a dozen major businesses for its Energise technology accelerator, which will provide financial and in-kind support to eight startup businesses servicing the energy and resources sector.
The state government has announced its intention to phase out its $500 million-plus annual electricity subsidy within the next four years, paving the way for deregulation allowing households to buy their electricity and gas from competing suppliers.
LEND Lease is upping the ante on renewable energy and sustainability at its Alkimos Beach estate in the northern suburbs, recording Australian firsts in terms of green building and energy storage.
Treasurer Mike Nahan, who is coming up on a year in the job later this month, spoke to an audience of nearly 500 at a Business News Success & Leadership breakfast last week.
Treasurer Mike Nahan has reiterated the state government's commitment to return to surplus by 2016-17, but has pledged not to do it by hitting families or businesses, at today's Business News Success and Leadership breakfast.
The state's new peak body for renewable energy and energy efficiency, which emerged after the collapse of the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia last year, is set to establish its leadersh
A dispute between privately owned Alinta Energy and Horizon Power hangs over state government plans to overhaul the north-west's unregulated electricity network.
In just its second year in the tightly held retail gas market, Wesfarmers' Kleenheat brand has stirred up intense competition among business customers.
Leading state electricity provider Synergy has launched a new sales campaign offering small to medium size businesses as much as 25 per cent off their gas bills.
Molopo Energy's new board, led by Perth-based chair Samantha Tough, has announced the sale of its major asset and commenced a cost-cutting review, following a board shake-up last week.
The state's private electricity providers have warned that an unfavourable result in the Energy Market Review could cause problems for independent operators, ultimately stifling competition and putting pressure on power prices.
Developers will be able to get a slice of prime coastal land near the South Fremantle Power Station early next year, after the state government today approved the master plan for the redevelopment
Collie coal miner Griffin Coal is endeavouring to hang onto its staff and satisfy its customer commitments after its main contractor Carna Civil & Mining walked off the site late yesterday.
Western Australian Governor Kerry Sanderson has appointed professor Stephen King as alternate chairman of the governing body of the Economic Regulation Authority on a part-time basis.
Mandurah has been revealed as the top solar postcode in Western Australia, according to a new report which also found WA lags behind every other state in Australia in terms of total renewable energy capacity.
Energy Minister Mike Nahan has hailed the removal of the carbon price as the reason behind Western Australians receiving an 8 per cent drop in electricity prices.
The state government has agreed to increase the price it pays Premier Coal for its coal supplies, as uncertainty continues over the fate of fellow Collie producer Griffin Coal.
As the state's review of its electricity market seeks to turn the system on its head, investors protecting their interests have argued strongly to keep Western Australia out of the national electricity market (NEM).
Western Australian utilities are boosting the state government's budget bottom line, partially offsetting falling GST and royalty revenue, according to the latest round of annual reports submitted to state parliament.
