$90M GREEN BUILDING FUND OPENS FOR BUSINESS
Source: Australia. Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Media release
"Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today (30/10/08)launched the Australian Government’s $90 million Green Building Fund.
"The program aims to reduce the green house gas emissions from the day-to-day running of commercial office buildings. These buildings are a major contributor to the nation's emissions, making this a critical initiative", Senator Carr said.
"The Green Building Fund is the third and final part of the Australian Government’s $240 million Clean Business Australia initiative, announced in the Budget."