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2030 emissions reduction target announced

The Federal Government will commit to an emissions reduction target of 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.  This equates to around 20 […]

GreenPower Program Review – Final report released

The final report and recommendations have been released on the GreenPower Program Review. The NSW Trade and Investment (DTI) appointed the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF, […]

Green Army – Round 4 – Now Open

Applications for projects under Round 4 of the Federal Government’s Green Army Programme is now open. The Green Army is a 6 month programme for 17-24 […]

20 Million Trees Competitive Grants – Round 2 – Now Open

The Federal Government is seeking applications from eligible groups or individuals interested in undertaking a tree planting project as part of the 20 Million Trees Programme. […]

Resources Amendment Bill – Introduced to Parliament

Victorian Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has introduced a Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 to the Victorian Parliament which leaves mine and quarry operators facing […]

Second Emissions Reduction Fund auction announced for November 2015

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

Carbon rules and regulations streamlined

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted changes to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Rule 2015 (No. 1) (Amendment Rule) and the Carbon Credits […]

New compliance standards for wood heaters

All solid fuel wood heaters that are sold and installed in South Australia from August 2015 onwards must now comply with an Australian Standard for smoke […]

Amendment to RET regulation should benefit Emissions-Intensive Trade Exposed activities

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Exemptions for EITE Activities) Regulation 2015 which provides a full exemption for emissions-intensive, trade […]

Voluntary waste industry protocol

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has endorsed the Voluntary Waste Industry Protocol for the handling of early-collected carbon charges in the landfill sector. Under the carbon […]

States to unite on climate change and emission reduction

Victorian, South Australian and Queensland environment ministers have agreed to collaborate on efforts to combat climate change and reduce emissions. The Ministers met with former US […]

Climate adaptation strategy for Queensland

Queensland Environment Minister Steven Miles has met with interest groups to begin preparing a Climate Adapatation Strategy for Queensland (Q-CAS). The 27 interest groups – from […]

Outcomes of Environment Ministers’ Meeting – In summary

Australia’s Environment Ministers from the Commonwealth, states and territories recently met in an effort to progress environmental issues of national significance.  Key issues of discussion were […]

New method for carbon sequestration in soil introduced

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative— Estimating Sequestration of Carbon in Soil Using Default Values) Methodology Determination 2015 This […]

New Commercial and Public Lighting Method – now available for use

The Commercial and public lighting method is now available for use as part of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The method – Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming […]

Clean Energy Regulator issues Commercial Building Guidance

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued guidance to help commercial building project applicants complete Annex C to the application to register a project: emissions avoidance project […]

Draft method for landfill biofilters – Released for comment

The Federal Department of the Environment has released for comment the draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method for landfill biofilters – the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming […]

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) outlines 5 new priorities

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced 5 priorities for new investment and a new, streamlined funding programme structure. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht also released […]

QLD firm to expand waste-to-energy operations with assistance through CEFC financial deal

Queensland-based Landfill Gas Industries (LGI) will expand its waste-to-energy operations under a $10 million financing deal with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The funds will […]

Final Report on Australia’s future emissions target – and – NZ aims for new emissions target of 11% below 1990 levels

The Climate Change Authority has released its final report on Australia’s future emissions targets. The report confirms the Authority’s preliminary recommendations for a 2025 target of […]

Asset financial deal for clean cars and energy efficiency equipment in buildings

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced a $50 million asset financing deal with lender Firstmac aimed at boosting the adoption of low emissions and electric […]

Review of Victorian Climate Change Act – Comment sought

The Victorian Government is calling for comment on the review of the Victorian Climate Change Act 2010. The Victorian Government has appointed an Independent Review Committee, headed […]

Funding for climate change projects in SA

SA Climate Change Minister Ian Hunter has announced funding of $133,000 for a number of projects to continue South Australia’s efforts to adapt to climate change. […]

Street lights to earn carbon credits

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has registered the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Commercial and Public Lighting) Methodology Determination 2015. The determination provides for crediting emissions reductions […]

ACCC role monitoring carbon pass-through to cease

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) will provide its final carbon monitoring report to the Federal Minister for Small Business at the end of this […]

Regulator guidance for local government interested in Emissions Reduction Fund

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued new regulatory guidance for local councils interested in the Emission Reduction Fund (ERF). The guidance deals with the ‘newness’ requirements […]

New draft method for earning carbon credits

The Federal Department of the Environment has released a new draft method, giving organisations the ability to earn carbon credits by installing high efficiency fans. The […]

Draft carbon credits amendment rule – Comment sought

The Federal Department of the Environment is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the exposure draft Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Rule 2015. The passage […]

Carbon aggregation draft package – Comment sought

Federal Department of the Environment is seeking feedback on a draft package of aggregation documents that include – a fact sheet, a guidance document and case […]

Proposed changes to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting – Comment sought

Aspects of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 are currently being reviewed with the intention of making some minor amendments to the instrument. […]

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