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Draft Guidance on meeting the Regulatory Additionality requirement for the Emissions Reduction Fund: Consultation extended

The Clean Energy Regulator has extended the consultation deadline for the Draft guidance on meeting the regulatory additionality requirement for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) to […]

Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism – Changes

As a reminder, the  National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Safeguard Mechanism) Amendment (Extended Transition) Rule 2020 commenced on 12 May 2020. As advised by the Federal […]

Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Bushfires in Australia’s Temperate Forests: Focus on 2019-20: Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a technical update that provides information on how net greenhouse gas emissions from bushfires affecting […]

Australia’s hydrogen industry now supported through new legislation

The Federal Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt says an important step has been taken to lay the foundations of a new hydrogen […]

Clean Energy Regulator update on Guidance on Emissions Reduction Fund during COVID-19

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has updated the Operations during COVID-19 page to include guidance on Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) ground-truthing, reporting and auditing during COVID-19 […]

New greenhouse gas emissions guidance for WA – Released

EPA WA has published its greenhouse gas emissions guidance, after several weeks of consultation. A key foundation of the guidance is the requirement that proponents of […]

Nominated areas for Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage – Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking your comment on the potential areas released in the annual 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage […]

Technical information update for estimating greenhouse gas emissions from bushfires – Released

The Federal Department to Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a technical information update on Estimating greenhouse gas emissions from bushfires in Australia’s temperate forests […]

Updates for Emissions Reduction Fund audits and Registered Greenhouse and Energy Auditors

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has updated the Operations during COVID-19 page to include advice for: Emissions Reduction Fund participants requiring audits and Registered Greenhouse and […]

Guidance for registered greenhouse and energy auditors

The Clean Energy Regulator has published guidance on continuing professional development (CPD) for registered greenhouse and energy auditors. All auditors must complete at least 15 days […]

Changes to the Clean Energy Regulator Client Portal

The Clean Energy Regulator has made changes to the Client Portal to simplify and improve the experience for users who manage organisation information and user access […]

March Emissions Reduction Fund national snapshot on projects

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the March 2020 monthly Emissions Reduction Fund Emissions Position that provides a national cumulative snapshot of project and abatement activity […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Development of clean energy projects in WA

The WA Government is seeking applications for the first Round of funding under the Clean Energy Future Fund.  Clean energy projects will be eligible for funding […]

NEW GUIDANCE: For registered greenhouse and energy auditors

The Clean Energy Regulator has released guidance on continuing professional development (CPD) for registered greenhouse and energy auditors. All auditors must complete at least 15 days […]

Monthly national cumulative snapshot of projects under Emissions Reduction Fund

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 […]

NEW GUIDELINE: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

EPA WA has released its Guideline on Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The purpose of the guideline is to communicate how Greenhouse Gas Emissions is considered by EPA […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Mitigate coastal erosion risks and restore degraded coastal habitats

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has announced that it is increasing financial assistance to councils to help them mitigate coastal erosion risks and […]

2020 Review of the Emissions Reduction Fund – Consultation open

The Climate Change Authority has released a consultation paper on its 2020 review of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). In this review, the Authority is considering […]

Summary of 10th Emissions Reduction Fund auction results

The 10th Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction was held on 25 & 26 March 2020 and a summary of the outcomes is now available: The Clean […]

Information on Quarter 1 Small Scale Technology surrender obligations

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released important information for liable entities on available options for small-scale technology (STC) Quarterly surrender, with Quarter 1 due on […]

Clean Energy Start-up Support Programs

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $480,000 in funding over the next 12 months to EnergyLab Australia Pty Limited (EnergyLab) to support the Australian […]

Auction 10 of Emissions Reduction Fund

The Clean Energy Regulator held the Auction 10 of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) on 25–26 March 2020, purchasing 1.71 million tonnes of carbon abatement at […]

Tenth Emissions Reduction Fund auction closes

This week, the tenth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction bidding took place over two days that ended at 5.00pm Thursday 26 March 2020 (AEDT). The Clean […]

Resource sector Regulation draft report: Have your say!

The Productivity Commission has released a draft report on Resources Sector Regulation that examines regulation of the resources sector, identifying issues and leading practice approaches to […]

Water sector: mitigation plan to reduce emissions by 42% by 2025

The water sector is the largest government greenhouse gas emitter in Victoria, however, the water sector is determined to turn the tide around.  World Water Day, […]

NSW seeks to achieve net zero emissions by 2050: Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 – released

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has released the NSW Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 that aims to deliver a 35% cut in […]

Climate Policy toolkit released by Climate Change Authority

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has released its research report Prospering in a low-emissions world: An updated climate policy toolkit for Australia. The report outlines how […]

Draft sampling guidance for measurement-based soil carbon methods: Have your say!

    The Clean Energy Regulator and the Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking views on proposed changes to sampling requirements for […]

WA mapping of mining environmental approvals

    As part of the Mining Environmental Approvals project, which aims to explore and develops ways to improve the environmental approval process for mining projects, […]

Registration open for tenth ERF auction to be held in March 2020

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has announced that registration for the tenth Emissions Reduction Fund auction to be held on 25-26 March 2020 is open and […]

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