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Clean Energy Regulator releases Emission Reduction Fund project update for October 2016

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for October 2016. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation identifies states within strongest opportunities for bioenergy projects

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has released its latest market report Energy from Waste in Australia: a state-by-state update, which demonstrates that there is a significant […]

Clean Energy Regulator updates eligible interest holder consent information

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated its information relating to obtaining eligible interest holder consent for sequestration and emissions avoidance projects under the Emissions Reduction Fund […]

Safeguard baseline table updated

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has updated the safeguard baselines table, which is a list of facilities that have been issued a reported emission baseline determination […]

New groundwater legislation passed

The Queensland Parliament passed new legislation on Thursday requiring all mines currently under development in Queensland that will have an impact on groundwater to obtain an […]

REMINDER – Call for nominations for IPCC Sixth Assessment Report scoping authors

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a call for nominations for experts participate in the development of its special report on the impacts […]

NSW Government announces $500 million environmental funding package

The NSW Government has announced a $500 million environmental funding package and released two draft climate change and energy savings documents for public consultation. The NSW […]

NSW EPA review of load-based licensing scheme – Have your say!

The NSW EPA is undertaking a review of the load-based licensing scheme, the first since its introduction in 1999. The load-based licensing scheme encourages cleaner production […]

REMINDER – 2015-2016 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting deadline 31 October 2016

A reminder that the 2015-2016 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) reports must be submitted to the Clean Energy Regulator by midnight (AEDT) on Monday 31 […]

Emissions Reduction Fund land and sea transport method – Open for consultation

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released for public consultation an updated Emissions Reduction Fund method for Land and Sea Transport. A draft […]

Clean Energy Regulator Annual Report – Available online

The Clean Energy Regulator 2015–16 Annual Report has been tabled in Parliament and is available now for download. The annual report documents the agency’s performance against […]

Emissions Reduction Fund project update for September 2016 – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for September 2016. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]

Updated safeguard baselines table – Released

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has updated the safeguard baselines table, which is a list of facilities that have been issued a reported emission baseline determination […]

CEO Clean Energy Finance Corporation to step down

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation announced on Wednesday that its CEO, Mr Oliver Yates, is stepping down from his role. Mr Yates played a central role […]

Enforceable undertakings accepted under the Emissions Reduction Fund

The Clean Energy Regulator has accepted two enforceable undertakings under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The Clean Energy Regulator may accept enforceable undertakings from ERF participants […]

QLD Climate Change Adaptation Directions Statement – Have your say!

The Queensland Government is seeking feedback on its Queensland Climate Adaptations Directions Statement which outlines the Government’s planned approach to mainstreaming climate adaptation. Submissions are due […]

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calls for experts for Sixth Assessment Report

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a call for nominations for experts to participate in the Scoping Meeting for the Sixth Assessment Report. […]

Clean Energy Regulator updates safeguard baselines table

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has updated the safeguard baselines table, which is a list of facilities that have been issued a reported emission baseline determination […]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards identifies issue with test method for electric motors

The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Regulator has identified an issue relating to the test methods and test standards for three phase cage induction motors […]

REMINDER: National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting – Reporting emissions and energy: Reports due 31 October 2016

A reminder that National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) reports are due by midnight 31 October 2016.  NGER reporters are to use the Emissions and Energy […]

Emissions Reduction Fund project update for August 2016 – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for August 2016. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]

Climate Change Authority releases factsheet of final report of special review

The Climate Change Authority has issued a summary fact sheet explaining the Third and Final Report of the Special Review – Towards a Climate Policy Toolkit.

New additions to EPBC threatened ecological communities list

The Federal Department of Environment has listed the following for inclusion on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) list of threatened ecological […]

Performance audit report on Emissions Reduction Fund – Released

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has released its performance audit report on Abatement Crediting and Purchasing under the Emissions Reduction Fund. The objective of the […]

Environmental Protection (Underground Water Management) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 – Tabled in QLD Parliament

The Queensland Government has introduced a bill to enable tougher assessment of the environmental impacts of groundwater extraction by mining companies. Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles, […]

Establishment of Land Access Working Group

The Western Australian Government has announced the establishment of a Land Access Working Group to review the statutory framework for land access by the resources industry. […]

Registration for the fourth round of the ERF auction

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator is reminding applicants that the deadline for project applications for the fourth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction is midnight AEDT on […]

Release of the August data on small-scale renewable energy systems

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the August snapshot data on small-scale renewable energy system installations under the Renewable Energy Target’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. The […]

Emissions and Energy Reporting System training workshops

The Clean Energy Regulator is running training workshops on NGER reporting obligations and using the Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS). Reporters who are responsible for […]

Grant alert: Building Resilience to Climate Change program

Applications are now open for grants under a partnership program between Local Government NSW and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to address identified climate […]

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