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Obligations for Managers of Land or Infrastructure (water)

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is undertaking consultation that relates to your interest in Environment and climate action. The Department seeks your […]

The role of carbon sequestration in Australia: Report by Climate Change Authority

The Climate Change Authority has released its latest policy insights paper, ‘Reduce, remove and store: The role of carbon sequestration in accelerating Australia’s decarbonisation’, following estimates […]

National Electric Vehicle Strategy: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released its National Electric Vehicle Strategy that sets a vision to increase the uptake […]

Driving the National Fund: New funding to fast track EV charging infrastructure

The Federal Government has launched the Driving the Nation Fund that is expected to fast track the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The fund […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market data: Now available

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for March 2023. Highlights include: 267 MW of capacity was approved for […]

Latest solar water heaters register (V.48): Released

Version 48 of the register of solar water heaters came into effect on 21 April 2023 and is now available. The register lists solar water heater and air […]

Updated Safeguard Mechanism scheme commences 1 July 2023

The reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism have passed through Federal Parliament.  The updated Safeguard Mechanism scheme will be in operation as of 1 July 2023. The […]

Liable entities to surrender STCs by 28 April 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator is reminding liable entities that the 2023 Quarter 1 small-scale technology certificates (STCs) surrender deadline is 28 April 2023.  Liable entities are required to […]

Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) Auction 15 Results

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the results of Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) Auction 15 that was held on 29 & 30 March 2023. At Auction […]

New report on State of Hydrogen 2022: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the annual State of Hydrogen 2022 report on the state of Australia’s hydrogen industry. […]

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 […]

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