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Australia and Singapore together aim for low emissions cooperation in 2022

The Federal Government has released a statement that confirms that Australia and Singapore will work together to find solutions to the global climate change challenges through […]

Australia, Fiji and PNG partnership under IndoPacific Carbon Offsets Scheme

The Australian Government has partnered with Fiji and Papua New Guinea under the Indo-Pacific Carbon Offsets Scheme. The countries signed partnership agreements at the 26th UN […]

Review Victorian Energy Upgrades Program Compliance and Protections – Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is seeking comment on the proposed consumer protections, compliance reforms and a Code of Conduct for the […]

National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy 2021-25

The Federal Government has developed a new National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy 2021-2025 that positions Australia to better manage and adapt to the changing climate.  […]

Clean Energy Regulator annual report: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator’s Annual Report 2020-21 was tabled on 27 October 2021 in the Federal Parliament by Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor. The […]

Proposed new plantation forestry methodology: Comment sought

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is seeking feedback on a proposed new methodology under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF): Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Plantation Forestry) Methodology […]

Gas Emissions report for 2019: Released

The Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio has released the Victorian Greenhouse Gas Emissions report for 2019 that provides information on Victoria’s […]

A breach of ozone protection laws: Company penalised

A Victorian company has been issued with a $13,320 infringement notice for breaching licencing requirements by importing equipment that contained a synthetic greenhouse gas without a […]

13th Emissions Reduction Fund auction results released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the results of the 13th Emissions Reduction Fund Auction that was held on 13 & 14 October 2021. At the 13th […]

Second consultation on guidelines for the Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is holding a second consultation on the guidelines for the Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report and is inviting your views. The […]

Insights paper on Paris Plus: From cost to competitive advantage released by Climate Change Authority

The Climate Change Authority has released a new insights paper – ‘Paris Plus: From cost to competitive advantage’ that outlines the way forward for Australia to […]

13th Auction of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) – Bidding concludes

Two days of bidding at the 13th auction of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) has now concluded.  The Clean Energy Regulator advises that all bids will […]

Emissions Reduction Fund emissions position and statement – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released – The monthly Emissions Reduction Fund Emissions Position that provides a national cumulative snapshot of project and abatement activity under the Emissions […]

Proposed Blue carbon methodology under ERF – Comment sought

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee is seeking feedback on a proposed new methodology under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF): Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative – Tidal […]

Carbon market report for June quarter 2021 – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Carbon Market Report for the June 2021 quarter (QCMR) that provides highlights from April to June 2021.  The QCMR […]

Launch of new solar panel serial number ledger

The Clean Energy Regulator has launched its new solar panel serial number ledger (ledger) capability to strengthen the integrity of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and the solar industry. […]

New Emissions Reduction Fund methods for 2022 – Released

The Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor MP has announced  new priorities for method development in 2022 for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). These […]

New carbon capture and storage method – Effective 29 September 2021

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a new Carbon capture and storage (CCS) method under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). A CCS project involves capturing, transporting and injecting […]

REMINDER: Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction 13 – Registrations close 5 October 2021

Reminder that registration for Emissions Reduction Fund ERF Auction 13  is scheduled to  close at 12:01 am, Tuesday 5 October 2021 (AEDT). Applicants who have qualified for this auction […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for August 2021

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the August 2021 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data. Highlights include: A total of 194 MW was approved in August with […]

Assistance available with 2020-21 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) obligations

To assist you with meeting your National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) obligations, the Clean Energy Regulator holds webinars to guide you to comply with your […]

Changes to Inverter Standard – AS/NZS 4777.2:2020

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that there will be changes from 18 December 2021 to the AS/NZS 4777.2 standard for inverters.   The AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 version […]

Removing tax on refunds of Large-scale Generation Certificate Shortfall charges

On 13 September 2021, legislation removing tax on refunds of large-scale generation certificate (LGC) shortfall charges passed in Parliament. Under the  Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, liable […]

Register of Solar Water Heaters (Version 45): Applications open

Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 45 of the register of solar water heaters. The register of solar water heaters lists all solar and air source […]

Nominated areas for 2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking your comment on the potential release areas as listed below and how exploration activities may […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Circular Solar grants program Phase 2

NSW EPA has released application guidelines for the Circular Solar grants program – Phase 2 which is designed for innovative projects that reuse and manage solar […]

New Landfill Gas (Generation) Method: Released

Are you considering introducing a new gas collection system or upgrade an existing gas collection system to collect and combust landfill gas for generating electricity?  Will […]

Response to TAI-ACE Report on the Emissions Reduction Fund by Clean Energy Regulator

The Clean Energy Regulator has released a media statement that responds to the TAI-ACF report that alleges integrity issues with the Emissions Reduction Fund’s (ERF) avoided […]

13 Recommendations by Clean Energy Regulator on Integrity of the Rooftop Solar PV Sector

The Clean Energy Regulator, at the request of the Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, with the support of the Federal Department of Industry, Science, […]

Broken Hill Battery Energy Storage System

Broken Hill will soon have a new $80 million 50 mega-watt battery (a battery energy storage system) that could power the town’s 10,000 homes.  NSW Department […]

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