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New methodology for carbon credits – Released

The Federal Government has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fertiliser in Irrigated Cotton) Methodology…[Read More]

Energy Regulator expects final decisions to lower electricity bills

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has issued final decisions on the revenue proposals submitted by ACT and NSW electricity distribution…[Read More]

Clean Energy Regulator commences issuing regulator-created STCs

The Clean Energy Regulator announced that on 20 April 2015 the Clean Energy Regulator Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) Clearing House…[Read More]

New Live Solar PV Map – released

The Australian PV Institute has released an updated version of its Live Solar PV Map, giving users access to improved…[Read More]

Results of first Emissions Reduction Fund auction

The first Emissions Reduction Fund auction for Carbon Abatement Contracts was held on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April 2015…[Read More]

Amendments to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has registered amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008. The National Greenhouse…[Read More]

Climate Change Authority calls for 30% target by 2025

The Climate Change Authority has released the first draft report of the Special Review of Australia’s future emissions reduction targets which…[Read More]

AGL to close coal-fired power stations and moves towards renewable energy

Australia’s No. 2 power retailer, AGL Energy has released its new Greenhouse Gas Policy that  states it would not buy…[Read More]

Draft Amendment to the National Directory for Radiation Protection – Disposal of Radioactive Material – Comment Sought

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPNSA) has released a draft amendment to the National Directory for Radiation…[Read More]

Emissions Reduction Fund auctions underway

The first Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction has been held. The auction began on Wednesday 15 April 2015 at 9am…[Read More]

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