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Updated NGER audit handbook – Released

National greenhouse and energy audits determine if registered corporations are complying with the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act). The Clean Energy Regulator […]

Priorities for new Emissions Reduction Fund methods announced

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced plans to develop new Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methodologies (methods) aimed at creating additional opportunities to participate in future […]

Review on vehicle emissions measures announced

The Federal Government has announced it will address vehicle emissions via a Ministerial Forum chaired by the Federal Minister for Major Projects Paul Fletcher. The Forum […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY – Climate change grants for local councils

The Victorian Government has established a new $1.15 million grants program – Victorian Climate Change Grants 2015 – to help local councils respond to the challenges […]

Emissions Reduction Fund auction guide – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has published an Emissions Reduction Fund auction user guide in the lead up to the next auction on 4-5 November 2015. The […]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation provide $30m to City of Melbourne

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation will provide $30 million to help the City of Melbourne implement a range of clean energy initiatives to meet its zero […]

Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism – Design finalised

The Federal Government has finalised the design of the third and final component of the Emissions Reduction Fund – the safeguard mechanism. Environment Minister Greg Hunt […]

Integration of energy storage – regulatory implications discussion paper released

The Australian Energy Market Commission has released the Integration of Energy Storage – Regulatory Implications discussion paper which examines whether changes to regulatory frameworks are required […]

2014-15 NGER reports due by Saturday 2 November 2015

All 2014-15 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) reports are due by midnight (AEDT) on Monday 2 November 2015 as the statutory deadline of 31 October […]

Review of Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management programme – Paper released for comment

The Federal Department of Environment has released an options paper for public comment as part of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management (OPSGGM) programme […]

Climate change strategy submission to close – Have your say!

The SA Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) is seeking feedback on a series of climate change consultation papers to help inform the development […]

Emissions Reduction Fund auction qualification due 6 October 2015

Those wishing to participate in the second Emissions Reduction Fund auction in November must complete the auction qualification step by Tuesday 6 October 2015. You will […]

Participating in ERF using land and sea transport method

The Clean Energy Regulator has also released a Guide to Participating in the Emissions Reduction Fund using the land and sea transport method. A land and […]

REMINDER – Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism – comment sought

Interested parties have until this Monday 21 September 2015 to comment on the draft exposure legislative instruments that are a part of the safeguard mechanism arrangements […]

New guide to using land and sea transport method – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has made available a guide to using the land and sea transport method. The guide captures specific information on how to run […]

Climate Change Authority chair quits

The chairman of the Climate Change Authority Bernie Fraser has resigned two years earlier than his term was due to end. The Climate Change Authority was […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Large-scale solar projects

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) have announced $350 million in new funding initiatives to kick start as many […]

2015 Australian energy statistics update – Released

The Federal Department of Industry and Science has published the 2015 Australian energy statistics update and dataset which is the official source of energy data for […]

New climate change policy for South Australia – Comment sought

SA Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) is seeking feedback on a series of climate change consultation papers to help inform the development of a […]

Draft Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism – Released for comment

This week, the Federal Department of the Environment released the following exposure Draft legislative instruments and associated explanatory statements and is calling for comment to finalise […]

DEADLINE – To participate in the next Emissions Reduction Fund auction is in two weeks

Businesses wanting to take part in the second ERF auction, to be held on Wednesday November 4 and Thursday November 5, 2015 must apply to the […]

New Facilities method for larger emitters

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Facilities) Methodology Determination 2015 This determination provides a high-level, activity-neutral framework within which proponents […]

NEW GUIDANCE – Industrial electricity and fuel efficiency guidance available

The Clean Energy Regulator has released Guidance on completing Annex C to the application to register a project – for the industrial electricity and fuel efficiency […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Carbon Capture and Storage Research Development and Demonstration Fund – Released

Federal Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane has announced a $25 million Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Research Development and Demonstration Fund designed to underpin […]

Sydney Opera House awarded green certification

The Sydney Opera House has been awarded a 4 Star Green Star – Performance rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), making the national […]

Approval for New Acland Coal Mine Environmental Authority amendment application

The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) has approved the New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 Environmental Authority (EA) amendment application and issued the […]

Second Emissions Reduction Fund auction

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced it will hold the second Emissions Reduction Fund auction for carbon abatement contracts on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November […]

Auditor General report – Regulation of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Permits and Approvals – Released

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has released a performance audit report – Regulation of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Permits and Approvals (GBRMPA). To improve […]

Exploring a new approach for providing solar PV and battery storage systems to customers

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $400,000 to Ergon Energy Queensland to explore a new approach for providing solar PV and battery storage systems […]

Oil and gas fugitives method – Now available

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the oil and gas fugitives method is now available for use as part of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The […]

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