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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – February 14, 2022

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2022 Renewable Power Percentage and Small-scale Technology Percentage: Set by legislative amendment

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the 2022 renewable power percentage (RPP) and small-scale technology percentage (STP) have been set by legislative amendment.  For 2022, the: renewable power percentage (RPP) […]

Compliance Update: 1 Oct 2021 to 31 Dec 2021

The Clean Energy Regulator has released its Compliance update – 1 October to 31 December 2021 that outlines details related to the Clean Energy Regulator’s Compliance and […]

Environmental Contamination and subsequent clean-up: Factsheets released

Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) has released a series of factsheets to assist you to understand contamination assessment […]

Solving Global Methane Threat

CRC Care is working in collaboration with mining firm Latin Resources Ltd through a $3.3 million research partnership to put Australia at the forefront of global […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Ultra low cost solar PV R&D Round Opens

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is allocating up to $40 million in funding to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation of Ultra Low Cost Solar […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round

ARENA is providing funding under the Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round of up to $100 million to accelerate demonstration of advanced inverter capabilities on battery […]

Ratifying the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage

The Federal Government has commenced the formal process to consider ratifying the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. If Australia ratifies […]

Proposed new guidelines to support Victoria’s contaminated land duties

EPA Victoria have released two proposed guidelines and seeks your comment regarding whether they are clear and easy to use. The Environment Protection Act 2017 and […]

Noise Complaints Increase in Victoria

As more people are working from home, EPA Victoria has received a significant increase in noise complaints, stating that the complaints relating to noise pollution have […]

Hot pipe lagging in commercial applications – New activity for Victorian Energy Upgrades program: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is seeking to expand the range of energy efficiency upgrades (activities) available under the Victorian Energy […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Recycling Victoria Household Education and Behaviour Change Fund: Round 2 opens

Sustainability Victoria is delivering the Recycling Victoria Household Education and Behaviour Change Program to help educate Victorians to better manage and reduce their household waste. This […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Recycling Victoria Councils Fund Round 2 Stream 2: Implementation

Sustainability Victoria has announced the Recycling Victoria Councils Fund Round 2 that supports Victorian Councils and Alpine Resort Management Boards (ARMBs) in reducing the amount of […]

Energy customer policy reform: Comment sought

The NSW Government is working towards having red tape cut for energy customers (businesses) and to put customers at the centre of policies and programs.  The […]

NSW EPA targets pesticide impacts in Hearnes Lake Catchment

NSW EPA officers are working on horticultural farms in the Hearnes Lake Catchment Area in order to protect local waterways and aquatic life from pesticide runoff […]

NEW GUIDELINES: QLD Land Resource Assessment Guidelines

The QLD Department of Environment and Science has released the new QLD Land Resource Assessment Guidelines that outline standards and procedures to ensure that land resource […]

NEW GUIDANCE: Technologies for improving water quality in Great Barrier Reef catchments

The QLD Government has released new Guidance on Technologies for improving water quality in Great Barrier Reef catchments relates to technologies for managing or treating agricultural […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Manufacturing Hubs Grants Program

The QLD Government is providing grants through the Manufacturing Hub Grant Program (MHGP) that has been developed to address identified industry challenges and opportunities associated with […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: QLD Food Waste for Healthy Soils Program

The QLD and Federal Governments are working in partnership to deliver the Queensland Food Waste for Healthy Soils Program, with the QLD Government committing up to […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Regional and Remote Recycling Modernisation Fund

The QLD and Federal Governments are working in partnership to deliver the Regional and Remote Recycling Modernisation Fund (RRRMF) that provides grants for infrastructure and equipment […]

Audit system for site contamination auditors: New information released

EPA SA has updated information regarding the audit system for site contamination auditors operating in SA.   The updated document accredits specialist professionals as site contamination auditors. […]

Climate Change: EPA’s role in supporting SA’s response to climate change 2021-25

EPA SA has released its Climate Change: The EPA’s role in supporting South Australia’s response to climate change 2021–25.  In the coming years, the focus for […]

Update on asbestos-contaminated material from Goolwa Waste Depot

EPA SA has written to 127 landowners to advise them of information that will be recorded on EPA SA’s Public Register in relation to asbestos-contaminated material […]

Review of SA Electricity Licensing Framework: Consultation Paper released

The SA Government is seeking feedback on SA’s current electricity licensing framework as they have released a consultation paper to assist you to provide your feedback. […]

DRAFT GUIDELINE: Spring exemptions

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking public comment on the draft Guideline: Spring exemptions under Part III section 5(1)(a) of the Rights in […]

Draft Gnangara groundwater allocation plan: Comment sought

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation seeks your feedback on the draft Gnangara groundwater allocation plan. The plan addresses the impact that climate change is having […]

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