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Commenced 1 July 2012 – Carbon Energy Future legislation, Australian Renewable Energy Agency, Climate Change Authority

The Clean Energy Future legislation commenced on 1 July 2012 which will see high energy users pay a price on…[Read More]

National Energy Customer Framework – energy consumer assistance commenced 1 July 2012 in ACT & Tasmania

The National Energy Customer Framework (NECF) commenced in the ACT and Tasmania on 1 July 2012.  The Framework is expected…[Read More]

Amendment to Regulations to include 1 additional eligible EITE activity for partial exemption certificate (PEC)

On 28 June 2012, amendments were made to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 to include 1 additional eligible emissions…[Read More]

Updating the Register of solar water heater models eligible to have small scale technology certificates (STCs)

Submissions are being received for the update of the Register of solar water heaters – Version 15.   The Clean Energy…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: Support for the development of renewable energy and enabling technology projects

The Federal Government is currently seeking applicants for funding under the Emerging Renewables Program which provides support for the development…[Read More]

Briquette users given time to switch to cleaner fuel source

The Federal Government has announced a 2 year restructuring package to allow Latrobe Valley’s Energy Brix Australia Corporation to maintain…[Read More]

Review of Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989

The Federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities is undertaking a review of the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of…[Read More]

Amendments to Regulations to include 4 additional eligible EITE activities for partial exemption certificates (PECs)

On 19 June 2012, amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 were made that will include 4 additional eligible…[Read More]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation Bill 2012 – passes Senate

The Senate, this week, had passed the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Bill 2012, for the establishment of the Clean Energy…[Read More]

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Amendment (Scheme Enhancements) Bill 2012

The national Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme has been enhanced with the passage through Parliament this week of…[Read More]

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