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Clean Energy Capacity: Discussion Paper

The Federal Government has commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) to undertake a capacity study on the workforce needs for Australia’s transition to a clean energy […]

Victorian Carbon Farming Program – Stage 1: Launched

The Victorian Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for suitably qualified and experienced businesses to become Registered Project Advisors […]

Offshore Consultations Begins

The Victorian Government has set targets of at least 2GW of offshore wind capacity by 2032, 4GW by 2035 and 9GW by 2040. This is equivalent […]

Revised Environmental Factor Guideline – Greenhouse Gas Guidelines (EFG-GHG)

WA EPA has published its revised Environmental Factor Guideline – Greenhouse Gas Emissions.  The purpose of the guideline is to communicate how the factor Greenhouse Gas […]

Two new electric vehicle charging stations for regional WA

Electric Vehicles chargers are now operational at WA’s Geraldton and Northampton. The EV chargers in both regional towns are of 150kW. Construction has begun on installing […]

Changes to Safeguard Mechanism expected to commence 1 July 2023

The Australian Parliament has passed the Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 to establish the framework for key elements of the Safeguard Mechanism reforms. As the Bill has […]

2023 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme proposed amendments: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme, […]

Safeguard Mechanism data for 2021-22: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Safeguard Mechanism data for the 2021-22 reporting period. In 2021-22, 219 Safeguard facilities reported a total of 137.5 million […]

New IPCC report on urgent climate action: Released

The United Nations has released the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report – AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023. The Synthesis Report is based […]

Hydrogen Production Emissions Calculator

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Hydrogen Production Emissions Calculator which is a tool that enables users to estimate greenhouse gas emissions generated by the […]

Climate Change Authority responds to Treasury’s climate-related financial disclosure consultation paper

The Climate Change Authority has made a submission in response to The Treasury’s climate-related financial disclosure consultation paper. The consultation paper seeks views on key considerations […]

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) emissions and energy data 2021-22: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the 2021–22 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) data.   Each year, Australian corporations that meet certain thresholds are […]

Submit your application for a 2023 RET EITE exemption certificate

The Clean Energy Regulator is encouraging companies who conduct eligible emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) activities to submit an application for a 2023 exemption certificate as part of the Renewable […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: International Clean Innovation Researcher Networks

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has opened for applications the International Clean Innovation Researcher Networks grant that enables researchers to […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for January 2023: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for January 2023. Highlights include: 7 mid-scale solar power stations with a combined […]

Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions: Sept 2022 quarterly update

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: September 2022. The report […]

QLD Battery Industry Strategy

The QLD Government is working with industry to understand Queensland’s existing battery capabilities and to identify priorities for the Queensland Battery Strategy.  Commercialising innovative technology that […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: For SMEs to purchase energy efficiency equipment upgrades

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is providing grant through the Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Round […]

National Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge (NSCIC): Round 2 Grant Guidelines

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released National Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge (NSCIC): Round 2 grant guidelines.   The National Soil […]

Proposed offshore renewable energy infrastructure off Hunter coast: Comment sought

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

More companies participate in Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency report

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has welcomed a further 6 new companies to the 2023 Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report, following the successful pilot in 2022. The […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: For EV Chargers

Through the Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants, the WA Government is providing $15 million in grants for business to co-fund the cost of electric vehicle […]

WA Government to introduce Climate Change legislation in 2023

The WA Government announced that they will introduce climate change legislation in 2023 to establish a framework for responsible emissions reductions to meet WA’s goal of […]

Qualify for ERF Auction 15: Applications now open

The Clean Energy Regulator has advised that if you submitted a project registration application on or before 14 February 2023, or have an existing project, you […]

Minister revokes avoided deforestation 1.1 method

On 14 February 2023, the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy revoked the avoided deforestation 1.1 method (under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme).  This […]

2023 Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) and Small-Scale Technology Percentage (STP) now set by legislation amendment

The Clean Energy Regulator has  announced that the 2023 renewable  power percentage (RPP) and small scale technology percentage (STP) have been set by legislative  amendment.   […]

Large-Scale Renewable Energy Target Market Data for December 2021: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has  released the Large-scale Renewable  Energy Target market data for  December 2021 and the highlights  include:  A total of 2469 MW of […]

ERF Auction 15 guidelines and changes to participants eligibility

The Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction 15 guidelines are now available. The guidelines outline how the Clean Energy Regulator will conduct the auction. ERF project proponents […]

Safeguard Mechanism Reform and Powering the Regions Fund: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your response to the proposed design for reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism and […]

Update on Safeguard Mechanism

Since being elected in May 2022, the Albanese government has embarked on an ambitious legislative program to support an emissions reduction target of 43% (below 2005 […]

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