The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced 5 priorities for new investment and a new, streamlined funding programme structure.…[Read More]
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Final Report on Australia’s future emissions target – and – NZ aims for new emissions target of 11% below 1990 levels
Published: July 10, 2015
The Climate Change Authority has released its final report on Australia’s future emissions targets. The report confirms the Authority’s preliminary…[Read More]
National Marine Debris Plan to be revised
Published: July 10, 2015
Federal Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt has announced the Government will revise its national marine debris plan. Marine debris…[Read More]
Asset financial deal for clean cars and energy efficiency equipment in buildings
Published: July 10, 2015
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced a $50 million asset financing deal with lender Firstmac aimed at boosting the…[Read More]
Draft advice on smart meter protocol – Released
Published: July 3, 2015
The Australian Energy Market Commission has released draft advice on how a shared market protocol for smart meters could be…[Read More]
Street lights to earn carbon credits
Published: July 3, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has registered the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Commercial and Public Lighting) Methodology Determination 2015. The…[Read More]
Report on Australia’s environment – Released by Senate Committee
Published: July 3, 2015
The Senate Environment and Communications References Committee has released its report on Australia’s environment – including biodiversity funding, the handing…[Read More]
Building Disclosure exemptions introduced
Published: July 3, 2015
The Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Amendment (Unsolicited Offers and Other Measures) Regulation 2015 has been gazetted in Federal Parliament. This…[Read More]
Paint and batteries remain on Product Stewardship list
Published: July 3, 2015
Federal Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt has published the annual list of classes of products he is proposing to…[Read More]
Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Origin join forces to boost Solar
Published: July 3, 2015
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Origin have joined forces to drive the rollout of solar energy – via a…[Read More]
