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11th Emissions Reduction Fund auction closes

The 11th Emissions Reduction Fund auction had now closed after a two day bidding window. All authorised bidders will be notified directly of their bidding outcome.  […]

Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions update

The latest quarterly update of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions – Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory has been released that outlines a reduction in […]

Clean Energy Regulator Corporate Plan 2020-24: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released its 2020-24 Corporate Plan which is the Clean Energy Regulator’s primary planning document that provides its internal business planning processes […]

13 new electric vehicle charging stations for QLD

QLD will receive 13 new electric vehicle charging stations to Queensland’s Electric Vehicle Super Highway (QESH). The new fast-charging site locations include – Springwood, Ipswich, North […]

Clean Energy Regulator seeks to streamline audits under ERF: Comment sought

As part of ongoing work underway to reduce barriers to entry for participation in the Emissions Reduction Fund, the Clean Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on […]

Carbon Market Report for Quarter 2 2020: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has published the Quarterly Carbon Market Report for Quarter 2, 2020 that provides market information on the following three markets administered by […]

2020 Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM): Now available

The 2020 Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM) update was released by the Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER). The software is used to construct […]

Round 3: Increasing Resilience to Climate Change Grants Open to NSW councils

Round 3 of the Increasing Resilience to Climate Change Grants program is now open to individual councils and regional groups of councils in NSW.  A total […]

Registration opens for 11th Emissions Reduction Fund auction

The Clean Energy Regulator has opened registration for the 11th Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction to be held on 9 & 10 September 2020.  Registration is […]

Safeguard Mechanism – Additional Prescribed Production Variables: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is inviting comment on the amendments to the Safeguard Mechanism which would update additional prescribed production variables. […]

REMINDER: 11th Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction qualification – Closes 4 August 2020

The Clean Energy Regulator advises that anyone who has submitted a project for registration, or has an existing registered project, can now apply to qualify for […]

Energy Regulator extends energy companies commitment during COVID-19 pandemic

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has extended its expectations of energy companies to protect householders and small business customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. These expectations have […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market Data for June 2020 – Now available

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for June 2020. Some of the highlights include: 5 power stations were accredited […]

Research report outlines how Australian can reduce emissions to meet Paris Agreement

The Climate Change Authority had released a research report, Prospering in a low-emissions world: An updated climate policy toolkit for Australia, that outlines how Australia can […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: For Soil Method baseline sampling costs under Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF)

The Clean Energy Regulator is offering advance payment of up to $5,000 to eligible Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) proponents to assist with the upfront costs of […]

Climate Change Authority report on economic recover post COVID-19

The Climate Change Authority has released a new report on Economic recovery, resilience and prosperity after the coronavirus (PDF) (Word) that identifies measures that could contribute […]

Guidelines for 11th Emissions Reduction Fund auction – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released auction Guidelines for the 11th Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction that is scheduled to take place on 9-10 September 2020. […]

DRAFT GUIDANCE: Reducing the risk of fire and preserving sequestered carbon in Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) vegetation projects – Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on the draft guidance: Reducing the risk of fire and preserving sequestered carbon in Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) vegetation […]

New sampling requirements and guidance for measurement-based soil carbon methods in the Emissions Reduction Fund

The Clean Energy Regulator has released new sampling requirements and guidance for projects under the following Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methods: • Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming […]

Clean Energy Regulator reports over 80M tonnes of emissions reduced

The Clean Energy Regulator is reporting that over 80 million tonnes of emissions have been reduced under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) following a record year […]

Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF): Proposed amendments to regulations that apply to Forestry projects

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has issued an update, as at 2 July 2020, that relates to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming […]

Guidelines for 11th Emissions Reduction Fund auction – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released auction Guidelines for the 11th Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction that is scheduled to take place on 9-10 September 2020.  […]

DRAFT GUIDANCE: Reducing the risk of fire and preserving sequestered carbon in Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) vegetation projects – Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on the draft guidance: Reducing the risk of fire and preserving sequestered carbon in Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) vegetation […]

Supporting the cost of soil sampling under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF): Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is seeking comment on its proposed approach to Supporting the costs of soil sampling under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). Sequestering […]

Updated Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) emissions position and statement: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly Emissions Reduction Fund Emissions Position May 2020, that provides a national cumulative snapshot of project and abatement activity under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), including […]

Project types you can undertake to reduce emissions and earn carbon credits

The types of projects you can undertake to reduce emissions and earn carbon credits are called Methods. Methods explain how to carry out project activities and […]

NEW GUIDANCE: Choosing a project proponent for landholders under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF)

Before you apply to register a project under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), have you considered who will be the project proponent? The Clean Energy Regulator […]

Climate Disclosures for Corporations within Annual Reports: Released by KPMG

KPMG has released the report – Climate Disclosures within the Annual Report that discusses how emerging impacts of climate change are leading investors to demand greater […]

Amendments to the Emissions Reduction Fund legislative rule: Commenced 3 June 2020

The Federal Department of Industry, Sciences, Energy and Resources has announced changes to legislation for carbon credits to give projects and those who manage them, more […]

Australia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions update

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released the Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory that provides estimates of Australia’s greenhouse […]

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