The Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy has updated the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act list of threatened…[Read More]
Federal News
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Energy Security Board established
Published: August 11, 2017
The Federal Government has announced the establishment of the Energy Security Board by the COAG Energy Council, to coordinate the…[Read More]
Further funding for sugar cane farmers to reduce runoff to the reef
Published: August 11, 2017
The Federal Government is to provide further funding of up to $7.1 million to Queensland sugarcane farmers to reduce nitrogen…[Read More]
July meeting of environment ministers
Published: August 4, 2017
The Federal, State and Territory environment ministers met on 28 July 2017. Items discussed included:The Threatened Species Prospectus released by…[Read More]
Large-scale Renewable Energy Target – new market data for June 2017 – Released
Published: July 28, 2017
The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released new market data for June 2017 for the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target.The data…[Read More]
Emissions Reduction Fund project updates for June 2017
Published: July 28, 2017
The Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for June 2017. The update summarises…[Read More]
New rules for the treatment of renewable energy under the carbon offset standard
Published: July 14, 2017
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has issued new rules for accounting for renewable energy in a greenhouse…[Read More]
Draft offset standard for buildings and precincts – Outcomes from consultation released
Published: July 14, 2017
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the outcomes from the public consultation process on the draft…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – For electricity demand response trial in NSW
Published: June 30, 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the NSW Government have announced $15 million in funding for a demand response…[Read More]
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) phase out legislation – Passed in Parliament
Published: June 30, 2017
The Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy has announced that the legislation to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) has passed.The…[Read More]
