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2020 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme – Proposed amendments for comment

The Federal Government is proposing updates to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008 (NGER Regulations) and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 […]

Quarterly Carbon Market Report: 1st Quarter of 2020 – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Quarterly Carbon Market Report for the 1st Quarter of  2020. The Quarterly Carbon Market Report provides market information on […]

Emissions Reduction Fund auction – Date announced

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced 9-10 September 2020 for the next Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction. 

Full Carbon Accounting Model – Update to be released for use 1 Sept 2020

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is preparing to release an update to the Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM) for public use from […]

Australia’s Technology Investment Roadmap: Discussion Paper – Comment sought

The Federal Government is developing a national Technology Investment Roadmap to drive a successful shift to secure, more affordable energy and lower Australia’s carbon emissions. As […]

Hydrogen Certification Scheme: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is undertaking consultation via an online survey on the design of a Hydrogen Certification Scheme. A hydrogen […]

The King Review: Expert report examines additional sources of low cost abatement

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources have released a report (the King Review) by an expert panel (chaired by Grant King, former president […]

$11M for Victoria’s coastline erosion and maintenance

The Victorian Government is providing more than $11M in funding for maintenance and erosion management projects for Victoria’s coastline. Victoria has more than 2,500 kilometres of […]

Relief measures to support exploration companies

The QLD Government is providing a range of relief measures to support eligible exploration companies, in response to the impact of COVID-19. Details are now available.

Design of Optional Delivery Contract under Emissions Reduction Fund – Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking your comment on the proposed changes to the design of the optional delivery contract under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) […]

Draft Guidance on meeting the Regulatory Additionality requirement for the Emissions Reduction Fund: Consultation extended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

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