The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has issued a draft determination to encourage electricity distribution networks to find lower cost…[Read More]
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Electricity sector modeling – Feedback sought
Published: June 5, 2015
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) is seeking feedback on its proposed approach to electricity sector modelling and has released a…[Read More]
National greenhouse gas accounts – released
Published: June 5, 2015
The Federal Department of the Environment has released Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts representing national, state and territory as well as…[Read More]
Renewable Energy Target (Electricity) Amendment Bill introduced to parliament
Published: May 29, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has introduced the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2015 to Federal Parliament. The bill makes…[Read More]
New Emissions Reduction Fund methods available
Published: May 29, 2015
Two new methods are now available for use under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fertiliser…[Read More]
Carbon Farming Initiative Project Transition into Emissions Reduction Fund
Published: May 29, 2015
The Federal Department of the Environment is calling for comment on the Carbon Farming Initiative project transition into the Emissions Reduction…[Read More]
Transition of 9 Carbon Farming Initiative methods into Emissions Reduction Fund – comment sought
Published: May 22, 2015
The Federal Department of Environment has opened for public consultation the transition of nine Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) methods into…[Read More]
ASIC updates guidance for carbon market participants
Published: May 22, 2015
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has published the updated Regulatory Guide 236 Do I need an Australian financial…[Read More]
Renewable Energy Target deal reached
Published: May 22, 2015
The Federal Government last week agreed to drop a requirement for regular reviews of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) –…[Read More]
Hunt gazettes updated forestry method
Published: May 22, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Reforestation and Afforestation 2.0) Methodology Determination 2015. This…[Read More]
