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VEET Guidelines Amendment 2016 – Draft Decision – Comment sought

The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released for public consultation the VEET Guidelines Amendments 2016 – Draft Decision. This outlines proposed amendments to the VEET Guidelines […]

Earth Resources Ministerial Advisory Council expanded

The Victorian Government’s Earth Resources Ministerial Advisory Council has been broadened to include representatives from the community, unions and environment groups as well as industry. The […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Clean Energy Innovation Fund – Commencing July 2016

Federal Environment Minister, Greg Hunt has stated that the Federal Government remains committed to investing in clean and renewable energy in Australia. As a result of […]

Latest Emissions Reduction Fund data – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has published a cumulative view/ snapshot of the Emissions Reduction Fund as of 29 February 2016. The monthly Emissions Position provides […]

Review of fee charges under Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science has announced a review of the fees charged under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012. […]

National greenhouse gas inventory data – Quarterly update

The Federal Department of Environment has released the Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: September 2015. The report provides estimates of Australia’s national inventory […]

Solar project proves how onsite renewable energy can be cleaner and cheaper

A newly-completed solar project near Uluru in central Australia is proving how on-site renewable energy is cleaner and cheaper than alternative sources of energy for many […]

Coal exploration licence deferred

The Victorian Government will defer a decision regarding an application to renew a coal exploration licence covering the region around Bacchus Marsh until after its coal […]

Safeguard Mechanism technical discussion papers – Released for comment

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking comment on a series of technical discussion papers in advance of the introduction of the safeguard mechanism that commences on […]

2016 Renewable Energy Target obligations set

The Clean Energy Regulator has published the small-scale technology percentage and the renewable power percentage for 2016. The renewable power percentage and the small-scale technology percentage […]

Draft Community Buildings Methodology – released for comment

The Federal Department of Environment has released the exposure draft Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Community Buildings) Methodology Determination 2016 for public comment. This draft determination sets […]

National Electricity (Victoria) Further Amendment Bill 2015 introduced to Victorian Parliament

Victorian Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has introduced the National Electricity (Victoria) Further Amendment Bill 2015, aimed at making it easier for small-scale energy generators, […]

4 companies charged for air pollution

EPA Victoria has charged four companies with air pollution offences under the Environment Protection Act 1970 after an investigation into the Hazelwood mine fire in February […]

Low Carbon Entrepreneur’s Prize seeks low carbon entrepreneurs

SA Premier Jay Weatherill has launched South Australia’s Low Carbon Entrepreneur’s Prize – aimed at attracting bold ideas to help transform Adelaide into a showcase city […]

Renewable Energy Target compliance data – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released data about the Renewable Energy Target (RET) liable entities who complied with their 2015 obligations. The combined compliance rate for […]

Examining options to improve energy efficiency of air conditioners and chillers

A consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) has been released that examines options to improve the energy efficiency of air conditioners and chillers under the Equipment Energy […]

Carbon neutrality to extend to cities

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced the extension of the National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) to include cities, precincts and buildings. He said the aim […]

Climate change scholarships for council staff – Round 2 opens

The Victorian Government has launched a second round of scholarships aimed at helping local government staff prepare for the impact of climate change on council services. […]

NSW EPA to conduct environmental audit of processing facility

NSW EPA has served notice on a company that runs a waste oil processing facility that it will have to undergo a Mandatory Environmental Audit following […]

QLD greenhouse gas emissions projections to 2030 – Released

QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) has released the Carbon Pollution Projections: Queensland’s baseline greenhouse gas emissions projections to 2030. The report states Queensland’s […]

Emissions Reduction Fund project registrations close on 9 March 2016

The Clean Energy Regulator is reminding those interested in participating in the upcoming third Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction that the cut off for project registration […]

Vehicle Emissions Discussion Paper Discussion Paper – Released for comment

The Vehicle Emissions Ministerial Forum has released a Vehicle Emissions Discussion Paper seeking public comment on ways to reduce the health and environmental impacts from motor […]

New emissions and energy data released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) data for 2014-15. This year, corporations reported 322 million tonnes of scope 1 […]

Dust emission fines for 4 NSW waste facilities

NSW EPA has handed four licensed waste facilities a total of $52,000 in fines for poor dust management practices. The fines followed the EPA’s Operation Sandstorm […]

Vehicle Emissions Discussion Paper – Comment sought

The Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions, established by the Federal Government to review Australia’s regulatory framework for vehicle emissions, has issued a Vehicle Emissions Discussion Paper […]

Unconventional gas mining – comment sought

The Select Committee on Unconventional Gas Mining is seeking submissions as part of its inquiry into the adequacy of Australia’s legislative, regulatory and policy framework for […]

Preparing for the 3rd Emissions Reduction Fund auction

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released a range of tips for those preparing for the third Emissions Reduction Fund auction to be held on Wednesday […]

South Australia’s participation in nuclear activity – Comment sought

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission is seeking feedback on its Tentative Findings report which is an interim step in the Commission’s process before completing its […]

New method to reduce organic waste in landfill

The Federal Department of Environment has released a new method aimed to reduce organic waste in landfill. The method, Source Separated Organic Waste under the Emissions […]

‘Newness requirements’ – further details provided

The Clean Energy Regulator has published supplementary information to help potential participants evaluate their project against the newness requirements of the Emissions Reduction Fund. This includes […]

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