Under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Act, the WELS Regulator, within the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population…[Read More]
Federal News
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Opportunities and case studies for landfill emissions reduction
Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus recently told a group of local councils about the…[Read More]
Industry Recycling Materials Specification Manual to be revised
The Industry Recycling Materials Specification Manual is currently being revised and updated by the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) to…[Read More]
Clearing land that has protected vegetation and species – comes at a price
A Victorian farmer has cleared 45 hectares of his land, and in the process, has removed protected vegetation such as…[Read More]
Solar credits multiplier and REC Registry
The solar credits multiplier for small-scale solar pane, wind, and hydro systems is reducing from 3 to 2 for eligible…[Read More]
New Register of Solar Water heater Version 13 effective 18 June 2012
From 18 June 2012, Version 13 of the Register of solar water heaters will be in place and effective. A…[Read More]
Memorandum of Understanding signed between Clean Energy Regulator and ASIC
The Clean Energy Regulator and Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the…[Read More]
Encouraging recycled water in public spaces
Kyneton’s public spaces and gardens can now be sustainably irrigated by using recycled water sourced from the expanded Kyneton Recycled…[Read More]
Caring for our Country consultation
Consultation is currently taking place, where feedback is encouraged, on the next phase of Caring for our Country following its recent…[Read More]
Community Energy Efficiency Program
Successful applicants announced for Round 1 The Federal Government’s Community Energy Efficiency Program has been designed to provide matched funding…[Read More]