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REMINDER: Applications for Renewable Energy Target (RET) Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed (EITE) Entity Exemption Certifications: Open 1 August 2023

Applications for Renewable Energy Target (RET) emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) entity exemption certificates open on Tuesday 1 August 2023.  The Clean Energy Regulator has advised that guidance […]

New guidance to assist applicants on offshore renewable energy projects: Released

The Federal Government has released new guidance to help support applications for offshore renewable energy projects. The guidelines outline considerations for developing renewable energy projects in […]

New interactive map of global hydrogen research projects

The Clean Hydrogen Mission – Mission Innovation is a global coalition established to support the development of the clean hydrogen economy. To promote this work, an interactive case studies […]

Great Barrier Reef: A virtual tour

The Federal Government has released a virtual dive 360-degree video of the Great Barrier Reef, to learn about the different threats it is facing and how […]

WA’s first climate adaptation strategy sets path for resilience

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released WA’s first Climate Adaptation Strategy that was developed in conjunction with the Department and key stakeholders.  […]

Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report 2023: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has announced the release of the voluntary Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report 2023.  The report shows the progress toward net zero […]

2022-23 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting – EERS now open

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the opening of the Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS) for the 2022–23 reporting year and can be accessed via the Client […]

Clean Energy Regulator reminder for Q2 STC surrender deadline

A reminder from the Clean Energy Regulator that the Quarter 2 (Q2) 2023 small-scale technology certificates (STCs) surrender deadline for liable entities is on Friday 28 July […]

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

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the May 2023 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data.  Highlights include: 178 MW of capacity was approved for LGC generation in […]

‘Water Rule’ removed from Forest Carbon Credit Projects: Commences 1 June 2024

The Federal Government has removed the ‘water rule’ from the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 (CFI Rule) under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme commencing […]

Hydrogen Headstart and National Hydrogen Strategy Review: Comment sought

The Federal Government is inviting feedback on two important initiatives – the Hydrogen Headstart Program and the National Hydrogen Strategy Review. The $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program is […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Reduce marine debris impact on the Reef

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced funding of $3.5 million to help tackle marine debris entering the Great Barrier […]

FUNDING GUIDELINES: Powering the Regions Fund (PRF) Safeguard Transformation Stream (STS): Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Powering the Regions Fund’s (PRF) Safeguard Transformation Stream (STS) Program Opportunity Guidelines that […]

New program to help drive down Local Government emissions

The SA Government has launched the Local Government Net Zero Accelerate Program – an initiative to help local governments support the SA’s emissions reduction targets. The […]

Climate Change Authority seeks feedback on ACCU and NGERs

The Climate Change Authority has released an Issues Paper on ‘Setting, Tracking and Achieving Australia’s Emission Reduction Targets’. The issues paper seeks feedback on a broad […]

Audit to ensure regeneration gateway check complies with legislative requirements

On 3 May 2023, the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy made a direction to the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) concerning the administration of Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) […]

Clean Energy Regulator and Federal Department of Environment respond to ANU paper on Human Induced Regeneration

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released Carbon Estimation Area (CEA) data following recommendations from the Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU Review) and […]

Offshore renewable energy infrastructure for Southern Ocean Region – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the benefits and effects of future offshore renewable energy projects […]

Solar panel and inverter product listing body: Applications round opens

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has opened a 3-month application round for the solar panel and inverter product listing body under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). CER […]

Register of solar water heaters (Version 50): Applications open

On 3 July 2023 applications opened for Version 50 of Register of solar water heaters.  The Register lists all solar and air source heat pump water […]

Future of Energy in SA

The SA Government is seeking to develop a comprehensive energy transition policy for the next three decades and will commence a consultation process with people that […]

Safeguard Mechanism reforms commence 1 July 2023: Are you ready?

A reminder that the reformed Safeguard Mechanism will commence on 1 July 2023 – as the new legislative rules were registered on 5 May 2023 (please […]

Amendments to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme legislation for 2023-24 reporting year: Commences 1 July 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator has released amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme legislation that take effect on 1 July 2023 and affect reports […]

Update to the Climate Change Considerations chapter of the Australian Rainfall and Runoff Guidelines: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback to update the Climate Change Considerations chapter of Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR): A Guide to […]

GRANT: Carbon Farming Outreach Program grant guidelines released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is providing grants through the Carbon Farming Outreach Program that aims to support farmers and […]

Appointment of Net Zero Agency and Advisory Board

The Federal Government has announced the Chair and Advisory Board of the Net Zero Agency. The Hon Greg Combet AM has been appointed as Chair of […]

Solar panel and inverter product listing body application round

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released information on the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) solar panel and inverter product listing body application round. Potential […]

Webinar on new quality standards

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a webinar on getting ready for the new quality management standards. The webinar will cover the quality management standards which […]

Significant investment in renewable energy

The Queensland government has announced in the 23-24 Budget a total capital investment of $19 billion over 4 years to support new wind, solar, storage and transmission […]

Release of the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) Implementation Plan

The Australian Government has released the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) implementation plan to ensure the scheme continues to help Australia reach net zero by 2050. […]

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