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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY to support feasibility studies for low emission feed supplement solution for grazing animals

The Federal Government is providing funding through the Methane Emissions Reduction in Livestock Stage 2: Feasibility and Development Grant to support studies that demonstrate the technical […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY to Support Technologies to Reduce Livestock Emissions

Livestock methane emissions accounts for approx 10% of Australia’s total emissions. The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has announced the next stages of […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for Zero Emissions Fleet Vehicles

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched Round 2 of the Future Fuels Fund to assist road fleet operators shift to new zero emission vehicle […]

Environment Legislation Currently Before NSW Parliament

As at 25 February 2022, the following legislation is before NSW Parliament: Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Infrastructure Contributions) Bill 2021 […]

Australia and India formalise collaboration to lower cost of renewable energy technology

Australia and India will work together to drive down the cost of new and renewable energy technologies to help reduce global emissions.  Federal Minister for Industry, […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for small and medium food and beverage manufacturing businesses to improve energy efficiency

The Federal Government is providing grants through the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) Program – Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Grants to small/medium food and beverage manufacturing […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Off-farm Efficiency Grants Program

The Off-farm Efficiency Grants Program provides owners or operators of water delivery infrastructure in the Murray-Darling Basin of between $50,000 to $150 million (to cover up […]

NSW State of the Environment Report: Released

The NSW Government has released the NSW State of the Environment 2021 report that was developed by NSW EPA, working with other government agencies and independent experts.   […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program for QLD

The Carbon Farming Rebate Program is providing  landholders with a rebate of up to $10,000 each through the Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program QLD to help […]

New zero-emissions electric 4 person passenger aircraft

The WA Government has announced a new innovative partnership to bring new zero-emissions electric 4 person passenger aircraft to WA in the next 4 years.  The […]

2022 Renewable Power Percentage and Small-scale Technology Percentage: Set by legislative amendment

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the 2022 renewable power percentage (RPP) and small-scale technology percentage (STP) have been set by legislative amendment.  For 2022, the: renewable power percentage (RPP) […]

Compliance Update: 1 Oct 2021 to 31 Dec 2021

The Clean Energy Regulator has released its Compliance update – 1 October to 31 December 2021 that outlines details related to the Clean Energy Regulator’s Compliance and […]

Solving Global Methane Threat

CRC Care is working in collaboration with mining firm Latin Resources Ltd through a $3.3 million research partnership to put Australia at the forefront of global […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Ultra low cost solar PV R&D Round Opens

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is allocating up to $40 million in funding to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation of Ultra Low Cost Solar […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round

ARENA is providing funding under the Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round of up to $100 million to accelerate demonstration of advanced inverter capabilities on battery […]

Climate Change: EPA’s role in supporting SA’s response to climate change 2021-25

EPA SA has released its Climate Change: The EPA’s role in supporting South Australia’s response to climate change 2021–25.  In the coming years, the focus for […]

14th auction of the Emissions Reduction Fund: Project registration applications now open

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the 14th Emissions Reduction Fund auction is scheduled for 5 & 6 April 2022.  To take part, please submit […]

Opt-in to Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency Report Pilot: Deadline extended to 15 February 2022

The Clean Energy Regulator has extended the deadline date to 15 February 2022 for Australia’s major companies to opt into a pilot of the Corporate Emissions […]

Amendments to Emissions Intensive Trade-Exposed Activities (EITE): From 1 January 2022

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and Other Measures) Regulations 2021 have now been made into law. The amendments address the Federal Government’s response […]

Amendments to Renewable Energy Electricity Regulations: Commence from 1 April 2022

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and Other Measures) Regulations 2021 have been made into law. […]

Amendment to the Renewable Energy Method for Solar Water Heaters Determination 2016

On 1 January 2022, an amendment to the Renewable Energy (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination 2016 came into effect.   The amendment was required to clarify […]

New Plantation Forestry Method under Emissions Reduction Fund: Effective 31 January 2022

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a new 2022 plantation forestry carbon method (under the Emissions Reduction Fund) that came into effect on 31 January 2022 […]

2022 Blue Carbon Method under Emissions Reduction Fund: Effective 2 January 2022

Under the Emissions Reduction Fund, a new blue carbon method came into effect on 2 January 2022 which is the first method for blue carbon projects […]

2022 Biomethane method package: Effective 2 January 2022

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the biomethane method package variations came into effect on 2 January 2022.  The biomethane method package variation to the landfill […]

New soil carbon method: Effective 1 December 2021

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a new soil carbon method under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) that aims to store additional carbon in agricultural soils […]

Commercial and public lighting: Proposed method revocation under Emissions Reduction Fund

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee recently completed a crediting period extension review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative – Commercial and Public Lighting) Methodology Determination 2015. The Committee found evidence […]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards exposure draft: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking feedback on 3 exposure drafts for updated dishwasher, clothes dryer and clothes washing machine energy […]

Electric vehicle charging stations: Draft OIML guide

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working with the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML) to develop the new international standard for electric vehicle charging […]

Developing the 3rd Low Emissions Technology Statement 2022: Comment sought

The Federal Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking feedback to inform development for the 3rd Low Emissions Technology Statement for 2022.   The Technology […]

Climate Change Authority releases papers on transitioning to a net zero world

The Climate Change Authority has released two papers that addresses the transitioning to a net zero world for Australia: Economic data for a decarbonising world   […]

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