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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – February 11, 2025

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New Guarantee of Origin (GO) legislation and Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin (REGO)

New legislation has passed that is intended to support Australia’s transformation to a low carbon economy.  It is intended to help producers remain competitive in new […]

First Safeguard Mechanism credit units issued in new Unit and Certificate Registry

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has now issued the first Safeguard Mechanism credit units (SMCs) into eligible Australian National Registry of Emissions Units (ANREU) accounts in the new Unit […]

Transparency changes for Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme

In mid December 2024, it was announced that the Federal Minister for Climate Change made amendments to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 (CFI Rule).   […]

Updated guideline for greenhouse and energy auditors

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has updated the key risk areas for auditors guideline that provides guidance on what risks the CER expects greenhouse and energy auditors […]

ACCU Scheme guidance library

Participants can now search for any ACCU Scheme-related guidance in one location with the launch of the Clean Energy Regulator’s (CER) NACCU Scheme guidance library. The […]

Draft Audit Thresholds Instrument: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on the draft Audit Thresholds Instrument 2025 for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. The draft instrument was […]

Third Annual Climate Change Statement: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Australian Government’s third Annual Climate Change Statement that reports the progress on […]

Review of National Electricity Market (NEM) wholesale market settings: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water announced a review of the National Electricity Market (NEM) wholesale market settings which will be […]

Australia and Korea agree to new Green Economy Partnership Arrangement on climate and energy

In mid December 2024, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water announced recent collaboration between Australia and the Republic of Korea to […]

Australia’s first Biennial Transparency Report: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released Australia’s first Biennial Transparency Report that provides the actions Australia is taking to […]

Finance program for Industry and farmers

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has confirmed a new asset finance commitment with backing for a $300 million co-finance program with National Australia Bank (NAB).  […]

Australia’s Circular Economy Framework: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released Australia’s Circular Economy Framework: Doubling our circularity rate – a blueprint for Australia’s […]

Review of Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is undertaking a statutory review of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (2020) that is intended […]

CSIRO assisting SMEs to grow in recycling and circular economy: Applications sought

CSIRO is supporting small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that work in the recycling and circular economy to advance their research goals and help develop greener supply chains. […]

Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group: Final report

The Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) released its final report and recommendations – The Circular Advantage – to the Federal Minister for Environment and Water. […]

National Waste and Resource Recovery report for 2024: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced the release of the updated National Waste and Resource Recovery report 2024.  The […]

Waste export data – January to June 2024: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) waste export data collation for January to June […]

New Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS): New product nominations sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking to expand the range of products regulated under the Water Efficiency Labelling and […]

Refrigerant and Extinguishing Agent Permit Scheme: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback to improvement on the implementation of two permit schemes: Refrigeration and air […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: For Automotive sector as it transitions to selling and repairing more EVs

Automotive dealerships and electric vehicle (EV) repairers can apply for the Dealership and Repairer Initiative for Vehicle Electrification Nationally (DRIVEN) program rebate stream.  This program supports the automotive […]

NEW GUIDELINES: New Wind Energy Facility Turbine Noise Technical Guidelines

New Wind Energy Facility (WEF) Turbine Noise Technical Guidelines have been released by EPA Victoria to assist with measuring and controlling noise made by wind turbines. The […]

Victoria’s Renewable Gas Directions Paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government held a consultation on how renewable gas will form part of Victoria’s low-emissions future.   Renewable gas opportunities are being supported as part […]

Grid Impact Assessment consultation paper: Comment sought

VicGrid has released for comment the Grid Impact Assessment Consultation Paper.  The Victorian Government is changing the way energy infrastructure is planned and delivered, to support Victoria’s […]

Environmental, Social and Governance statement 2024 to 2027

EPA Victoria has released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance statement (ESG) for 2024 to 2027 and states that it aims to hold itself to the […]

Proposed new drinking water guidelines has lower recommended value of PFAS

The NSW Government has welcomed the National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC) release of proposed new drinking water guidelines for public consultation. The state’s water authorities, […]

NSW Guide for Large Emitters: Updated

NSW EPA has released its updated NSW Guide for Large Emitters that sets new expectations for large-emitting industries to align with NSW net zero targets and […]

Establishing a monitoring and reporting framework for carbon impacts and recycled materials in public infrastructure projects: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the establishment of a monitoring and reporting framework for carbon impacts and recycled materials use in public infrastructure projects. NSW […]

Determine current use of Biosolids as a fertilizer in agriculture: NSW EPA campaign

NSW EPA has commenced a compliance campaign to determine current use of biosolidsas a fertilizer in agriculture.  This campaign will look at compliance with existing requirements […]

No Waste Levy for storm affected areas

No waste levy will apply to certain storm affected areas in NSW for a 6 week period to support communities impacted by recent storms. The items […]

NSW environmental name and shame register

Reminder that NSW EPA has implemented its new name and shame register of pollution offenders.  The register is designed to warn and protect the public and […]

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