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Increase to application fees for Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD)

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has announced that there will be an increase to the fee…[Read More]

Landfill projects approved under CFI for capture & combustion of methane from legacy waste

The national Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 (CFI) requires the Clean Energy Regulator to publish and maintain a…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: 3 Clean Technology Programs open for applications

Just a reminder that 3 funding opportunities, under the Clean Technology Program, are currently open to business.    The 3…[Read More]

Class A recycled water for new developments

The Phillip Island Recycled Water Scheme project has been completed to provide Class A recycled water to nearby businesses and…[Read More]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation passes House of Representatives

This week, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation passed through the House of Representatives.   The GEMS legislation…[Read More]

ACCC provides guidance to businesses regarding ‘carbon price claims’

At the recent Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) Australia’s Carbon Price Update Seminar that was held on 28 August 2012,…[Read More]

Uranium and geothermal energy potential in Northern Territory

A new report, developed by Geoscience Australia and the Northern Territory Geological Survey, identifies potential uranium and geothermal energy related…[Read More]

Electricity price fact sheets for consumers now available

The Federal Department of Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson has released electricity prices fact sheets to assist consumers in better…[Read More]

Renewable Energy Target (RET) issues paper – released for comment

This week, the Climate Change Authority released, for public comment, an issues paper on theRenewable Energy Target (RET).    The…[Read More]

Treasury modelling estimates rise in electricty prices for small business

Federal Treasury modelling has estimated that electricity prices for small business and households will rise by 10% as a result…[Read More]

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