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Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain
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Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain

Genesis' trial remotely controls hot water heating for 17,000 homes, cutting energy use by 10% and easing peak demands on New Zealand's grid.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Global Stories

EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%
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EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%

EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025
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AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025

AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability
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Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability

Forrester's report reveals that disruptive tech like AI and IoT aid environmental goals but also pose risks such as higher energy use and electronic waste by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Cloud AI's energy problem has a solution and it's closer than you think
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Cloud AI's energy problem has a solution and it's closer than you think

Cloud-based AI strains energy grids, but edge computing offers a nearer, greener solution to meet rising AI energy demands by 2030.

By Jags Kandasamy • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
How rugged technology is powering productivity in critical industries
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How rugged technology is powering productivity in critical industries

Rugged technology boosts productivity and cuts costs in critical industries by reducing downtime, enabling real-time data capture, and improving durability in harsh environments.

By Frank Baldrighi • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
LG debuts Smart Inverter Dehumidifiers in Australia & New Zealand
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LG debuts Smart Inverter Dehumidifiers in Australia & New Zealand

LG launches Smart Inverter Dehumidifiers in Australia and New Zealand, offering quiet, energy-efficient models with app control and a 10-year compressor warranty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq to boost renewable data management
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SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq to boost renewable data management

SmartestEnergy adopts Ardoq's platform to enhance renewable energy data management and AI governance across the UK, US, and Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables
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Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables

Logicalis has achieved carbon neutrality across key emissions by adopting renewables in six countries and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Alberta sets 2% data centre levy to boost AI investment
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Alberta sets 2% data centre levy to boost AI investment

Set to kick in for large data centre hardware from 31 Dec 2026, the levy will offset against corporate tax to boost AI investment and local jobs.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
The future of Digital Infrastructure in Australia, according to Kinetic IT
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The future of Digital Infrastructure in Australia, according to Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT highlights modernisation, security and sustainability as vital for Australia's digital infrastructure amid AI-driven challenges and rising energy needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Australians lose over AUD $4 billion yearly to energy loyalty tax
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Australians lose over AUD $4 billion yearly to energy loyalty tax

Australian households lose over AUD $4 billion yearly by not switching energy providers, paying up to AUD $300 extra annually in loyalty taxes for long-term plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Vaylens teams up with waEV-charge to simplify fleet EV charging
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Vaylens teams up with waEV-charge to simplify fleet EV charging

Vaylens partners with waEV-charge to integrate software and hardware, simplifying EV fleet charging and cost management across home and depot stations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Delta unveils RT Pro UPS to boost reliable, green power in Australia
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Delta unveils RT Pro UPS to boost reliable, green power in Australia

Delta Electronics Australia launches the RT Pro UPS, offering up to 99% efficiency and eco-friendly power backup for critical sectors including IT and transport.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
LG debuts AI-powered HVAC system for smarter energy control
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LG debuts AI-powered HVAC system for smarter energy control

LG launches the Multi V i HVAC system featuring AI to boost energy efficiency and comfort, aiming to slash commercial buildings' carbon footprint and costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Tally Group powers AUD $1 billion digital shift for SEC sites
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Tally Group powers AUD $1 billion digital shift for SEC sites

Tally Group's new digital platform supports SEC's AUD $1 billion clean energy shift, managing electricity for 4,000+ Victorian government sites including schools and hospitals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands
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How Canadian Datacentres are meeting AI's energy demands

Canadian datacentres are adopting innovative cooling and power-efficient technologies to meet rising AI demands while enhancing sustainability and cutting costs.

By Lynn Greiner • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025