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Two new projects declared eligible by regulator

The Clean Energy Regulator has declared a new landfill project for EDL LFG (NSW) Pty Ltd using the Carbon Farming…[Read More]

NGER deadlines reminder

Companies nominating for operational control over a facility must supply the nomination to the Clean Energy Regulator by Monday, September…[Read More]

Coalition plans to cut emission reduction schemes

The Federal Coalition has announced, if elected,  it will cut  programs related to the carbon tax and other emission reduction…[Read More]

Ongoing uncertainty over carbon pricing

Ernst & Young have released a report, part of which makes comment regarding uncertainty over the current Carbon Pricing Mechanism…[Read More]

IPCC releases statement regarding ‘leaked’ final draft

After an apparent leak to Reuters of the IPCC’s final draft of the fifth assessment report, media outlets have reported…[Read More]

Commonwealth Bank surpasses carbon target

According to its own sustainability report the Commonwealth Bank has surpassed its original target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by…[Read More]

Consultation regulation impact statement on standby power

 A consultation regulation impact statement (RIS) has been prepared to examine options to reduce the energy use of standby power.…[Read More]

Federal Government now in caretaker role

On August 5, 2013 the federal government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held September 7, 2013.…[Read More]

Update to the Register of solar water heaters

Version 17 of the Register of solar water heaters is in effect from August 6, 2013.   A copy of…[Read More]

Exposure draft of legislation for emissions trading – released for comment

The Federal Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education has released, for public comment, an exposure…[Read More]

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