Net Zero

Gippsland Water reaches 100% renewable electricity target

2025-10-06T15:18:21+11:00

Gippsland Water has achieved the target of being powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2025.    The organisation met the goal with a mix of solar, hydroelectric and biogas energy generation, as well as purchased green power.     [...]

Gippsland Water reaches 100% renewable electricity target2025-10-06T15:18:21+11:00

Major carbon sequestration project underway

2025-10-06T15:16:24+11:00

­Barwon Water’s first nature-based carbon sequestration project is taking shape, with tens of thousands of tube stock now growing in regional nurseries. The Dewing Creek Catchment Restoration project is re-establishing 150 hectares of native forest in a key area east [...]

Major carbon sequestration project underway2025-10-06T15:16:24+11:00

Floating Wetlands Show Promise in Cutting Lagoon Emissions

2025-09-02T17:34:16+10:00

­Wastewater treatment plants are an essential part of modern life — but they also produce greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O). These emissions account for a notable share of the water sector’s carbon [...]

Floating Wetlands Show Promise in Cutting Lagoon Emissions2025-09-02T17:34:16+10:00

New flood levee helps protect Wodonga’s water supply

2025-07-02T10:41:20+10:00

North East Water has completed a major flood protection project that strengthens the security of Wodonga’s water supply in the face of extreme weather events. A new $2.2M flood levee has been constructed around the raw water offtake on Wodonga [...]

New flood levee helps protect Wodonga’s water supply2025-07-02T10:41:20+10:00

Barwon Water hits the road with next generation vehicle

2025-07-02T10:29:05+10:00

Barwon Water has taken the keys to Victoria’s first hydrogen-powered prime mover, as part of a wider plan to cut its operational emissions and strengthen the region’s circular economy. The vehicle forms parts of the wider Viva Energy Hub hydrogen [...]

Barwon Water hits the road with next generation vehicle2025-07-02T10:29:05+10:00

SRW has achieved net zero emissions for the 2024/25 financial year

2025-07-02T10:17:30+10:00

Southern Rural Water are proud to have achieved net zero emissions for the 2024/25 financial year. A major milestone in their ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action. This outcome is the result of several years of strategic planning, [...]

SRW has achieved net zero emissions for the 2024/25 financial year2025-07-02T10:17:30+10:00

Barwon Water achieves full switch to renewables

2024-09-04T07:44:33+10:00

Barwon Water’s services are being delivered by net-zero emissions electricity, with all its facilities now powered by 100 per cent renewables. In a major milestone, the organisation has reached the Victorian water sector’s aim to source all electricity from renewable sources [...]

Barwon Water achieves full switch to renewables2024-09-04T07:44:33+10:00

Yarra Valley Water named top ranking water company on Financial Times Climate Leaders List

2024-09-04T07:49:46+10:00

Yarra Valley Water has been named the top-ranking water company on the prestigious Financial Times Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders list for 2024 – for the second year in a row. The list, compiled by the Financial Times and Statista, showcases the most [...]

Yarra Valley Water named top ranking water company on Financial Times Climate Leaders List2024-09-04T07:49:46+10:00
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