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Safeguard Mechanism remaining default emissions intensity values: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) are consulting on an amendment to the Safeguard Mechanism Rule. The Safeguard Mechanism legislates […]

Latest compliance update from the Clean Energy Regulator

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Compliance Update for 1 April to 30 June 2022 that includes: the latest on 2021-2022 Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) […]

Large-scale renewable energy target market data for June 2022 Released

The latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for June 2022 has been released by the Clean Energy Regulator. The highlights within the data include: A […]

Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme reforms: Request for feedback from Registered Agents

As Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme reforms work are underway, the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is exploring the option of making system changes for the small-scale technology certificate […]

Key dates announced for safeguard mechanism: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released updates to its key dates table for the safeguard mechanism. The updated table outlines the deadlines for baseline applications, National Greenhouse and […]

Australia & US sign partnership to accelerate zero emissions technology

The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm have signed the Australia/US Net Zero Technology Acceleration […]

23 companies participate in pilot to report a snapshot of their climate related commitments

Twenty-three companies are participating in a pilot that reports a snapshot of their climate-related commitments, progress and net emissions position through the Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency […]

VIC Offshore Wind farm Project EES: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is seeking feedback on the draft scoping requirements for the VIC Offshore Windfarm Project EES. VIC Offshore […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Waste to Energy Bioenergy – Stream 2: Project Infrastructure

Sustainability Victoria (SV) is supporting bioenergy project developers through the Waste to Energy Fund: Bioenergy in order to support the sector to increase renewable energy generation […]

New energy from waste regulation: Commenced 8 July 2022

In NSW, the new energy from waste Regulation came into effect on 8 July 2022.   The Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Thermal Energy from Waste) […]

2022 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release: Nomination areas sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking area nominations for the 2022 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release. The release supports Australia’s resources […]

Reporting obligations under NGERs

Just a brief reminder that the Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS) is open for 2021-22 reporting year via the Client Portal. 2021-22 reports are due […]

Draft QLD Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap 2022-32 Consultation: Comment sought

The Queensland government is seeking your views on the draft QLD Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap 2022-32 to reduce agriculture emissions and increase carbon farming. The draft […]

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme legislative amendments for the 2022-23 reporting year

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme legislation that take effect on 1 July 2022 and affect reports […]

Safeguard baselines table updated

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced updates to its safeguard baselines and facility reported emissions data. The safeguard baselines table has been updated to reflect new and updated […]

Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions – Dec 2021 quarterly update

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest report on National greenhouse gas inventory quarterly update: Dec 2021 that estimates Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions to […]

$45M in funding to extend operations of solar PV research to 2030

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $45 million in funding to the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) to extend operations of […]

Register of Solar Water Heaters (V47): Applications open

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 47 of the Register of solar water heaters that lists all solar and air source heat pump water […]

Update on review of international offsets by Climate Change Authority

The Climate Change Authority provides their latest update of its Review of International Offsets in a slide pack. The review is expected to provide advice on […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Electric Vehicle (EV) transition plan for Victorian businesses

The Victorian government is providing funding under the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging for Business Fleet for Victorian businesses seeking to transition to an Electric Vehicle (EV […]

Draft Procedure for Environmental Offsets Metric Inputs

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is feedback on the draft Procedure for environmental offsets metric inputs. The procedure has been developed to assist users […]

Variation to the Method for Source Separated Organic Waste: Comment sought

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) have released for comment a draft methodology variation under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) on Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Source […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market Data for May 2022: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the May 2022 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data.  Some highlights include:  A total of 36 MW was approved as eligible […]

NSW Budget for 2022-23 for Environment

The NSW Government has released the 2022-23 NSW budget for environment and heritage.  Some key highlights include: $598 million over 10 years for National Parks and […]

Significant Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions for whole of WA Government

The WA Government is seeking to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by committing the whole-of-government 2030 reduction target of 80% below 2020 levels. This interim […]

Federal Government submits to UNFCCC Australia’s updated commitment for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030

The Federal Government has announced that they have provided Australia’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) (Australia’s emission reduction commitments) under the Paris Agreement to the Executive […]

Greenhouse Gas Accounts for 2020 Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts for 2020. The National Greenhouse Accounts are a series of reports […]

Clean Energy Regulator Emissions Reduction Fund Project Updates for May 2022

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) carbon abatement statement for May 2022. The update summarises the activity for the […]

Clean Energy Regulator Published Human-Induced Regeneration Aggregated Project Data

The Clean Energy Regulator has released aggregated project data on human-induced regeneration. The new carbon estimate area (CEA) data for human-induced regeneration projects is aggregated at […]

Claims about Emission Reduction Fund Methods found to be Unsubstantiated

An assessment of claims made regarding two Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methods has been released by the Emissions Reductions Assurance Committee. The assessment found the claims […]

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