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Updates to energy efficiency ratings for new residential buildings in the National construction code (NCC)

Updates to the National Construction Code (NCC) are to include energy efficiency ratings for new residential buildings, bringing about an overhaul to the Nationwide House Energy […]

Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Released

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: March 2022.  The update provides estimates of […]

New website for Australia’s emissions data

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has launched the new National Greenhouse Accounts website to replace the public Australian Greenhouse Emissions […]

Blue Carbon Strategy: Released

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has released the NSW Blue Carbon Strategy 2022-27. As described in the strategy, blue carbon is the carbon captured […]

Consultations on proposed areas for offshore renewable energy in Bass Strait off Gippsland, Victoria

The Federal Department of Climate  Change, Energy, the Environment and  Water will hold face-to-face consultations on the areas proposed  for offshore renewable energy in Bass  Strait […]

Information session on NGER scheme and How to report via EERS

A reminder that the 2021-22 National  Greenhouse and Energy  Reporting (NGER) reporting deadline  is 31 October 2022.   If you have any questions relating to  the […]

Upcoming consultation on National Electric Vehicle Strategy

The Federal Government is planning to  improve the uptake of electric vehicles  by growing the Australian electric  vehicle market.   Federal Minister for Climate Change  and […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market Data for July 2022: Now available

The Clean Energy Regulator has  released the latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for July 2022.  Some of the highlights for this period  include a […]

State of the Environment Report 2023: Comment sought

Over the next 12 months, EPA SA will  be developing the State of the Environment Report 2023 for SA and  your comments are sought to help  shape its […]

Reforming the Safeguard Mechanism: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking comment on options to reform the Safeguard Mechanism to assist industry to reduce […]

Victoria’s Water Corporations commit to net zero emissions by 2035

Victoria’s water corporations have come to an agreement to reduce their emissions to net zero by 2035. The Statement of Obligations will lock-in all 18 water […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for businesses with operations in Victoria

The following funding opportunities are available to businesses with operations in Victoria: Funding for the development of a renewable hydrogen refuelling network along the Hume Highway.  […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for Businesses with operations in NSW

The following funding opportunities are available to businesses with operations in NSW: Funding to install electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in NSWFunding is available under the […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for Businesses with operations in SA

The following funding opportunities are available to businesses with operations in SA: Electric vehicle subsidy package for South Australian businesses, organisations and individuals Funding is available […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for Businesses with operations in QLD

The following funding opportunities are available to businesses with operations in QLD: Funding for QLD primary producers to improve their drought preparedness Funding is available under […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES for Businesses with operations in WA

Funding for new infrastructure and programs to reduce waste and increase recycling in WAFunding is available under WasteSorted Grants – Community Education WA to organisations to […]

Gippsland Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking feedback on the possible effects of future offshore renewable energy projects in the Bass Strait off […]

Climate Change Bill 2022

The Federal Government has introduced the Climate Change Bill 2022 that  legislates Australia’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and […]

Review of International Offsets: Released by Climate Change Authority

The Climate Change Authority’s had undertaken a Review of International Offsets.  The review was at the request of the former Federal Government to provide advice, in […]

Securing Australia’s domestic gas supply: Issues Paper released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released for comment the issues paper on securing Australia’s domestic gas markets. The Department states that ‘Australia […]

Increasing participation in Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF): Survey

The Clean Energy Regulator has released an online survey as they are seeking your thoughts on ways to increase participation in the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) […]

Heat pump tech reduce emissions in poultry industry

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $318,000 in funding to Ground Source Systems. The company will demonstrate a full-scale solar PV and ground-source heat pump […]

Coastal Design Guidelines Review

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is undertaking a review of the NSW Coastal Design Guidelines.   The updated Guidelines are expected to give councils, communities […]

QLD Environment Dept aims for net zero emissions by 2030

The QLD Department of Environment and Science has announced that they are reducing their carbon footprint and developing detailed knowledge on how carbon is captured and […]

Review of WA Greenhouse Gas Guidelines: Comment sought

EPA WA is reviewing its Environmental Factor Guideline – Greenhouse Gas Emissions and seeks your feedback on the draft. The purpose of these guidelines, first introduced […]

Our future to 2042: CSIRO releases report

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has released a report – Our Future World – that provides an outlook to the year 2042 and identifies 7 global […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY For EV transition plan for NSW businesses

The NSW Government is providing funding under the Electric Vehicle (EV) Incentive NSW program to businesses wanting to transition to an EV fleet. The funding amount […]

2022 SA Climate Leaders Awards – Open for applications

The 2022 SA Climate Leaders Awards are currently The awards showcase the important work happening across the state to build resilience and respond to a changing […]

Draft Greenhouse Gas Guidelines: Comment sought

EPA WA is reviewing its Environmental Factor Guideline – Greenhouse Gas Emissions and invites stakeholders and the public to provide feedback on the draft. The purpose […]

Australia’s State of the Environment report

The Federal Government has released Australia’s 2021 State of the Environment report that provides a comprehensive assessment of the health of each aspect of the Australian […]

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