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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – May 26, 2017

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ARENA announces $20 million funding for solar PV

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $20 million funding round for solar photovoltaic (PV) research and development. This is ARENA’s third competitive research […]

$22.5 million committed to a demand response pilot program to manage electricity supply

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that $22.5 million will be committed to a demand response pilot program in summer 2017-18 to manage the […]

Placarding requirements for hazardous chemicals in bulk containers

Safe Work Australia members agreed to amend the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations in March 2017 to clarify matters regarding the bulk container storage […]

1.5-2oC Paris Agreement climate objectives: Corporate responses

The past two years have seen significant shifts in corporate activity regarding climate change. For businesses, the entry into force of the Paris Agreement has perhaps […]

New Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data

The Clean Energy Regulator has released new market data for the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target. Further information is now available here. 

NEW GUIDELINE – Standards and Best Practice Guidelines for Vapour Recovery at Petrol Service Stations – Release by NSW EPA

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the Standards and Best Practice Guidelines for Vapour Recovery at Petrol Service Stations. The guidelines apply to the […]

Draft NSW Litter Prevention Strategy – Comment sought

The New South Wales Government has released the NSW Litter Prevention Strategy 2017-20: Consultation draft. The draft strategy outlines the proposed approach to achieving the Premier’s […]

Draft NSW Illegal Dumping Strategy 2017-20 – Comment sought

The NSW Government is seeking feedback from the community on the NSW Illegal Dumping Strategy 2017–20: Consultation draft. The draft strategy outlines clear actions for the […]

Companies fined $91,500 for waste offences

The NSW EPA has fined four waste companies in Sydney and Newcastle a total $91,500 for environmental offences. The fines comprised: A $30,000 fine to a […]

GRANT ALERT: New infrastructure grants from Green Industries SA

The South Australian Government has announced funding of up to $300,000 for eligible infrastructure projects aimed at boosting investment in South Australia’s resource recovery and recycling […]

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Infinity Awards

The Western Australian Government has announced that nominations are open for the 2017 Infinity Awards. The Infinity Awards celebrate innovative solutions to reducing waste and increasing […]

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