There are also plans to create 19,500 direct jobs, creating long-term employment opportunities.

In 2013/14 the company achieved 100 per cent growth, and this financial year it will reach 300 per cent.

Lithium-ion batteries have become the dominant technology in grid storage, capturing a 90 per cent share of systems proposed last year.

This will make it easier for international investors to gain data about high-performing buildings in Australia.

More than 4,000 delegates are expected to attend the two day event.

International orders have already been received for the technology.

The submission deadline is April 27, 2015.

The program includes a site tour of the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre.

Seeking out customer feedback should be a normal part of doing business but it still takes courage.

The trial will involve combining 1.1MWh of centralised lithium ion battery storage with more than 100 rooftop solar PV systems.

The trial will commence in early 2016 and take place over a period of four years.

A diverse range of companies have chosen to become carbon neutral including airlines, banks and small businesses.

The two states facing the biggest challenges are Queensland and South Australia.

The initiative was created to help small businesses reduce energy costs and better manage heating and air conditioning systems.

For the first time there will be a product showcase as well as opportunities to Ask an Expert.

In 2014, GRESB covered 637 funds representing $2.1 trillion in property value.