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Greener design pays healthy dividends

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Developers are taking on risk to build more sustainably, with Fremantle projects leading the way.

Green awarded $400k in Fairfax defamation case

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Fairfax Media has been ordered to pay Power Ledger co-founder Jemma Green $400,000 in damages over articles alleging she misled investors.

Holiday leadership changes

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City of Joondalup, Perron Group, Sandfire Resources and Water Corporation have made significant appointments over the holiday season.

OP Properties launches $20m Freo project

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Perth-based developer OP Properties has partnered with energy technology company Power Ledger in plans to create a carbon-neutral apartment complex in Fremantle.

20-year payback for batteries

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It will take 20 years for homeowners using a Tesla Powerwall to recoup the purchase cost under a new solar pricing scheme, a recent analysis has found.

Home solar rate overhaul

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The feed-in-tariff for rooftop solar will be replaced with a payment for supplying power in the later hours of the afternoon, the government will announce next week.

Call for reform of $17m solar scheme

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Moving to a flexible price for rooftop solar output will help alleviate pressure on the grid from increasing uptake of the panels, according to a new report, and could be used instead of subsidy schemes currently proposed.

Power Ledger, Nicheliving partner on energy trading

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Power Ledger's energy trading technology is set to be rolled out across a range of residential projects developed by Nicheliving, under a three-year deal unveiled this week.

Midland apartments to feature Power Ledger tech

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Power Ledger's energy trading technology has been incorporated into one of Western Australia's most innovative building projects, the timber-based DeHavilland Apartments in Midland.

Power Ledger piloting platform in Malaysia

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Power Ledger has announced it will launch a pilot trial of its blockchain-enabled renewable energy trading platform, partnering with Malaysia's Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA).

Perth-based startup receives BetterLabs Ventures funding

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Royal Automobile Club of WA (RAC) has invested into SpacetoCo through BetterLabs Ventures, the third startup to be supported through the early stage venture fund.

Perkins, Green lead modern disruptors

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Before the business she co-founded attained its $1billion ‘unicorn' valuation, Melanie Perkins hit a point where she thought she had failed her co-founders.

Appointments June 7 2019

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Jemma Green, David Capper, Jonathan Carapetis, Johan Wesseloo, Stuart Bell and Michael Swift.

Power Ledger in Japanese partnership

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Local blockchain company Power Ledger has announced a partnership with Japan-based solar panel provider Sharing Energy.

Blockchain innovators kicking goals

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A collaboration led by Curtin University and including local blockchain business Power Ledger has started its latest peer-to-peer trading trial in Fremantle, funded by the federal government's Smart Cities Initiative, while DigitalX has launched a new incubator for blockchain technology in Kings Park.

Green wins national EY award

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Power Ledger co-founder Jemma Green has been named as EY's fintech entrepreneur of the year at the national awards in Sydney last night, while Melbourne-based Jo Horgan took out the main award.

Power Ledger wins world tech comp

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Perth-based blockchain company Power Ledger has claimed top honours at an international technology competition run by English entrepreneur Richard Branson.

Perth CEO sacked by commissioners

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UPDATED: Former City of Perth chief executive Martin Mileham says he is considering legal action after being sacked suddenly by the commissioners running the council yesterday.

New funding for business

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Two recent initiatives have created new funding options for startups and proprietary companies in WA.

RAC launches $3m seed fund

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Startup businesses in Perth have access to a new source of funding after the Royal Automobile Club of WA launched a $3 million investment fund last night, while also disclosing it is a substantial shareholder in fast growing blockchain business Power Ledger.

Three WA winners target national EY awards

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Three Perth entrepreneurs in the fields of solar energy, defence technology and engineering services are heading to the EY national finals.

Perth crypto innovators crack the code

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A series of new blockchain plays and a growing assortment of associated businesses highlight how the new asset class is sparking entrepreneurship in Perth.

Nahan calls for Perth council suspension

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The City of Perth will seek to appoint a new acting chief executive at a special meeting tonight after Robert Mianich went on personal leave yesterday, just days after being appointed to the role.

Power Ledger makes tech final

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Local tech company Power Ledger has been selected as one of three finalists in the 2018 Extreme Tech Challenge at CES in Las Vegas.

Strategic Ellison seizes opportunities

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SPECIAL REPORT: Chris Ellison's astute commercial achievements placed him at the top of our short list of nine people contending to be person of the year.

$2.6m Smart Cities money for blockchain trial

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Curtin University, Murdoch University, Power Ledger and LandCorp are behind an $8 million project that will use blockchain technology to manage water and energy systems in the City of Fremantle.

Change-agent Green embraces new gig

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Jemma Green notched up two big achievements last month. Her company, Power Ledger, raised $34 million in Australia's first ever ‘initial coin offering', and she was elected deputy lord mayor of the City of Perth.

McGowan pledges councillor firing law

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Laws enabling the state government to dump a councillor who acts improperly will be introduced in parliament this year, and be drafted to allow for Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi to be dealt with retrospectively, Premier Mark McGowan says.

Green named Perth's acting lord mayor

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Perth's new acting lord mayor, Jemma Green, has vowed to return stability to council following Lisa Scaffidi's agreement to step aside from the top job while she appeals an 18-month disqualification.

People Moves July 14, 2017

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Legal appointments

Perth mayor claims political interference

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Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi has accused the premier and opposition leader of political interference in a legal process after they demanded her resignation over serious breaches of local government laws.

Council is operating better than ever: Scaffidi

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Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi claims there is a witch hunt going on, but insists the council is operating better than ever and a $500,000 audit should reassure ratepayers.

Sustainability worth the price

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New research shows homebuyers are willing to pay extra for energy-efficient design.

Power Ledger in NZ deal

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Perth-based start up Power Ledger has secured its first commercial deal for usage of its blockchain electricity tracking technology with New Zealand network operator Vector.

Power shift disrupts traditional model

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SPECIAL REPORT: Discussion about a sale of Western Power is taking place against a backdrop of rapid technological change in the sector, as networks brace for an onslaught of competition from battery storage.

Power Ledger makes Techboard debut

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Fintech and cleantech are the most trending sectors this fortnight, with six of Techboard's top eight companies coming from these sectors.

Perth blockchain tech for energy revolution

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A move towards usage of blockchains, the engine behind bitcoins, in the energy sector could have benefits for poles and wires operators as the industry faces increasing disruption, according to a proponent.

40under40 2016 winners - non finalists

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Daniel AshtonGravity Group – Boost Mobeel PerthOwner, directorDANIEL Ashton says he has always been entrepreneurial.

Property player tops 40u40

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Blackburne managing director Paul Blackburne was last night named the 2016 Business News 40under40 First Amongst Equals, ahead of a talented and diverse field of candidates.

State govt considers rail tunnel

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The state government has again changed its mind on a key election promise, with Transport Minister Dean Nalder saying he is now in favour of an underground heavy rail system for Perth's north-western suburbs.