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Potentially Bass Strait for offshore renewable energy development: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the suitability of an area within Bass Strait for offshore renewable […]

CSIRO report on potentially lowering cost of sequestration technologies

The Climate Change Authority announced the release of a new CSIRO report, CSIRO Sequestration Cost Reduction Workshops Report that provides information on the potential to lower […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market Data for September 2023: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for September 2023. The highlights include: 399 MW of capacity was approved […]

Quarterly Carbon Market Report for June Quarter 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the Quarterly Carbon Market Report for June Quarter 2023 (April 2023 to June 2023 to support the effective operation […]

Compliance Update for 1 July to 30 September 2023: Released

The CER has released the compliance update for 1 July to 30 September 2023 that provides information on activities related to CER’s compliance and enforcement priorities. This latest […]

Clean Energy Regulator Annual Report 2022-23

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released its Annual Report 2022–23 that was tabled in Parliament on 20 October 2023 by Federal Minister for Climate Change […]

New solar cell technology – cheaper for customers

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $11m in funding to Australian solar technology company SunDrive solar to scale up its advanced production line to […]

$69.2m grant to develop Central QLD Hydrogen Hub

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is providing a $69.2 million grant to help develop the Central Qld Hydrogen Hub (CQ […]

Safeguard Mechanism: Emissions-Intensity Determination Application Guidance and Audit Report Template – now available

The reformed Safeguard Mechanism commenced on 1 July 2023. It applies to Safeguard facilities reporting for financial years on or after 1 July 2023. Under the […]

Proposed changes to Climate Active: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Climate Active. Climate Active is a Federal Government […]

Electric vehicle charging to be more accessible to businesses

A new way for businesses to access electric vehicle (EV) charging is set to roll out nationally, with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). […]

Zero Emission Vehicle Survey 2023

The Qld Government is supporting opportunities to encourage greater uptake of zero emission vehicles and seeks your feedback on what would it take for you to […]

Surrender Small-Scale Technology Certificates Quarter 3 2023 deadline 30 October 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator reminds liable entities that the Quarter 3 (Q3) 2023 deadline for liable entities to surrender small-scale technology certificates (STCs) is  30 October […]

Report on heat pumps relating to refrigerants: Emerging trends in Australian marketplace

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released a report that looks at heat pumps from a refrigerant perspective, particularly at […]

New Victorian target for climate action

The Victorian Government has set ambitious targets to cut Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions for Victoria and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.  The Victorian Government confirmed […]

New Hydrogen Hub near Whyalla, SA

The Federal and SA Governments are providing funding to support the establishment of the Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub.  The project is being delivered under the under […]

Low-emissions electricity and renewable energy projects

The WA Government is seeking registrations of interest (ROIs) from large commercial and industrial users on their plans for low-emissions electricity and renewable energy projects to […]

Federal Government says Australia has met its target for 2nd commitment period under Kyoto Protocol

The Federal Government is stating that Australia has met its emissions reduction target under the second commitment period (CP2) of the  Kyoto Protocol.   An international review process […]

Australian case study report on piloting the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is an initiative led by the private sector. It aims to create a global framework to help organisations manage […]

Guarantee of Origin Scheme: Detailed Design – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on the proposed detailed design of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Carbon Capture Technologies Program – Stage 1 Opens

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that Grant guidelines for Stage 1 of the Carbon Capture Technologies Program […]

ACCU Scheme Method Development Interim Framework: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the Method Development Interim Framework for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. […]

ARENA’s White Paper on Ultra Low-Cost Solar (ULCS): Released

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launch its white paper on The Incredible Ultra Low-Cost Solar (ULCS)  – how ultra low-cost solar can unlock Australia’s […]

Register of solar water heaters (V.51): Applications open

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 51 of the Register of solar water heaters. The Register of solar water heaters lists all solar and air […]

Independent appointed for review on gateway checks for Human-induced regeneration (HIR) projects

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has engaged Assoc. Prof. (Honorary) Cris Brack from the Australian National University to independently review gateway checks for human-induced regeneration (HIR) […]

Climate Change Authority to review potential technology transition and emissions pathways to better support Australia’s transition to net zero by 2050

The Australian Parliament has requested the Climate Change Authority (CCA) to review the potential technology transition and emissions pathways that best support Australia’s transition to net […]

2023-24 Corporate Plan of Climate Change Authority: Released

The Climate Change Authority has released its 2023-24 Corporate Plan that outlines its activities for the next four years. The Chair of the authority Mr Grant King […]

Victoria’s renewable gas consultation paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government seeks comment from industry and the community on a consultation paper – Victoria’s Renewable Gas Consultation Paper on the potential design of a […]

Guideline on Offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure

NSW EPA has released the guideline on Offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure that outlines the role of NSW EPA as a regulator under the Electricity […]

WA EPA recommends approval for Pilbara renewable project

EPA WA has completed its first assessment in the Pilbara’s Maitland Strategic Industrial Area (MSIA), recommending approval for the Woodside Solar Facility subject to strict conditions. […]

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