ARGON ENERGY
Private, Public Power working for you in 2012.
Argon Energy is the nations largest Private Power Company with a network of over 23 coal fire power stations across Australia. Through significant investment in clean coal technology and the developing of aspirational targets for installation of this technology and via the recent completion of our new 100% carbon neutral Sydney headquarters, Argon is ensuring that the energy you use today becomes part of the bigger solution for tomorrow.
A MODEL PRIVATE / PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP
The Privisation of NSW’s Energy back in 2008 was marred by significant controversy and was an issue that divided the NSW State Government. Four years later, Argon Energy and our successful and close working relationship with Angela Boardmans NSW Government stands as a working testament to the fact that truly great things can be achieved when private and public stand together. Argon Energy would like to thank the leaders of yesterday for their foresight and vision – It wasn’t an easy decision, but we’re sure that everyone now agrees that it was the right one.
NEWS - Latest news and achievements at Argon Energy.
Sydney Seawind blows ill wind
Argon Energy has recently been in the public eye regarding our vocal objections to the planned controversial “Sydney Sea wind project”. Many of our customers have asked for us to outline why we have raised these objections in both the media and legal avenues – We think our reasons are pretty strong and after reading them, we’re sure you’ll agree. In relation to this issue, we want you to remember that Argon are acting on your behalf and in the interest of the general public above and beyond any perceived economical interests of our own.
- Argon has always been an active participant in the battle to reduce our societies impact on the environment and strong supporters of research into future renewable energy source technologies, however, we also believe that ‘untested’ and potentially dangerous technologies and developments should not be allowed to run rampant, untested and unchecked before due diligence and proper process has been adhered to.
- The Seawind project will see over 500 offshore blades being erected off the coast of Sydney and significant safety concerns have been raised in regards to the operation of these baldes. Many of these concerns are environmental in nature and particularly relate to the protection of endangered bird species and marine life. It is estimated by Argon consultants that upwards of 80 marine birds could be killed daily by these ‘ blades of death’ at the edge of the continental shelf. In addition to this added concerns have over maritime navigation and the potential collision hazard that the development represents for fishing and other maritime traffic
- Existing, proven technologies for effective and reliable delivery of energy already exist and Argon is leading the way with Clean Coal technologies and experiments and research into wind power on land. Argon passionately believes that these are the directions in which future success lies. In addition to this, Argon believes that more research should be conducted into more efficient ways of delivering wind power before huge investment is allocated into this area.
Happy Birthday De-Salination plant
Argon congratulates Premier Angela Boardman and the NSW Government on the successful first year of operation by Sydney’s De-Salination plant. From one great visionary group committed to solving Australia’s natural resource crisis to another we say congratulations for your vision, success and for the thing that we know most about… your energy.
Argon does and has always believed that De- Salination is the best long term, sustainable solution to Australia’s current water crisis and calls for the government and private corporations alike to look into the possibility of funding more of these great ventures within our city of Sydney and throughout NSW and Australia.
For more information, go to this video featuring Premier Angela Boardman talking about eh Desalination plant.
Premier voices concern over Seawind Project
New South Wales Premier Angela Boardman (pictured) toady added her voice to the growing number of individuals and organizations that are concerned about the safety of the controversial planned Sydney Seawind project. Speaking at a community consultation meeting about the issue, hosted By Argon Energy the Premier raised doubts about the potential negative environmental impact of the project. The development which would see over 500 sixty metre high wind fans built 15km of the Sydney coast has been backed and supported by every major environmental group in Australia but slammed by certain levels of Government and interest groups.
“The point is we just don’t know yet what the potential negative impacts of such a development could be.” Said Boardman. “ I’ve seen results from many o the environmental impact studies that have been completed so far and heard the opinions of green peace and many of these so called think tanks, but say to them – I’m not willing to take the risk. Not when so much – when our environment, is what is really at stake here”
“The NSW State Government is already investing significantly in Clean Coal technology and research into alternative energies and until more research is done into this area of offshore wind farms we feel that it is prudent to err on the side of caution”
ENVIRONMENT
Argon Energy is dedicated to helping our customers reduce their carbon footprint and at the same time, working to reduce our own. Accountable environmental management is fundamental to Argons approach to sustainable development. Our ‘Argon Cares’ policy commits us to company-wide standards of environmental management that are workable within the operations of our business. Our policy is to understand and research how we can reduce what our impact on the environment in all our activities may be and then look at ways in which this impact can be reduced in the future.
Argon continues to engage with industry wide round tables and discussions that examine potential ways of reducing our businesses impact on the environment, whilst at the same time, delivering cost effective and reliable services to our customers and profits to our shareholders.
In 2010, Argon and the NSW government founded the Argon Young Environmentalist of the year award to reward young people in NSW who show tenacity, passion and originality in their approach to helping solve the climate crisis.
CALCULATE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Argon Energy is powering you towards a greener tomorrow. To calculate the exact size of your Carbon Footprint, CLICK HERE
WATER CRISIS AND DROUGHT SUPPORT
Water management is unquestionably the most pressing issue in Australia with the great drought now stretching to over double the length of the longest previously recorded drought in Australia. Locally, Argon Energy is committed to playing a key role in the management and preservation of this most precious natural resource. Through a number of programs and community initiatives, Argon is working to ensure that supply is secure now and into the future. Argon is also involved in drought support programs and has been a significant donor to many of the Australian and international NGO organizations that are working with Government in Australia to ease the scale of this crisis, particularly in rural and regional areas.
Argon Energy has also been working with NGO and government groups to connect affordable electricity in temporary accommodation that has been set up in Western Sydney suburbs in order to accommodate for the increasing numbers of Rural Refugees that are making there way to the city after being forced off the land.
PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY
Argon Energy has forged meaningful partnerships with a wide range of community groups. We engage with organisations involved in sport, arts, rescue services, social welfare, industry, and the environment
Recently, Argon Energy donated an entire field of synthetic turf to the Banaman Heights sporting ground, allowing them to continue to play in the absence of grass. Argon is committed to helping Australia’s sporting culture to weather this difficult time. If you have a case for similar sponsorship, contact us on info@scorched.tv
AUSTRALIA - CITY OF THE FUTURE
Argon Energy wishes to congratulate all those involved in the Masdar city of the future in Abu Dhabi on successful completion of the first stage of this exciting and groundbreaking development. Argon is a member of an Australian roundtable cooperative who are engaging in this search for solutions to some of mankind's most pressing issues: energy security, climate change and truly sustainable human development. This think tank group titled “Australia – City of the Future’ is developing a working plan and proposal for Australia’s first entirely self sustainable city. At this stage a number of potential Australian sites have been identified and further investigation and research will reveal the final shortlist. Argon Energy is working to ensure that this exciting development is secured for the State of NSW.
For information on the Masdar project in Abu Dhabi and for an idea of what the Australian City of the Future might look like, click here.
TENDERS
If you would like to do business with Argon energy, please visit our procurement website. This is the place to download current tenders and register your interest in future business opportunities. Argon Energy is committed to a fair and equitable tender process.
LINKS
Below are links to Argons partners that work with us to deliver great service to our customers. All part of the Argon team.
H20 Transport Group
NSW Government
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