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Draft rule to aid demand management

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has issued a draft determination to encourage electricity distribution networks to find lower cost solutions to managing their systems. The […]

Electricity sector modeling – Feedback sought

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) is seeking feedback on its proposed approach to electricity sector modelling and has released a consultation paper – Modelling illustrative electricity […]

National greenhouse gas accounts – released

The Federal Department of the Environment has released Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts representing national, state and territory as well as industry emissions estimates for 1990-2013. The […]

Renewable Energy Target (Electricity) Amendment Bill introduced to parliament

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has introduced the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2015 to Federal Parliament. The bill makes changes to the Renewable Energy Target […]

New Emissions Reduction Fund methods available

Two new methods are now available for use under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fertiliser in irrigated cotton allows for abatement […]

Carbon Farming Initiative Project Transition into Emissions Reduction Fund

The Federal Department of the Environment is calling for comment on the Carbon Farming Initiative project transition into the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The Emissions Reduction Fund […]

Victoria receives greenhouse gas assessment permits

The Victorian Government has been granted three greenhouse gas assessment permits by the Federal Government under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act . The […]

Inquiry into Hazelwood mine fire reopens

The Victorian Government has re-opened the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry following concerns about a spike in deaths following the fire. The new terms of reference also […]

Establishing a Gas Community Benefits Fund

The NSW Government has released a discussion paper on Establishing a Gas Community Benefits Fund and seeks your views on how a community benefits fund for […]

Transition of 9 Carbon Farming Initiative methods into Emissions Reduction Fund – comment sought

The Federal Department of Environment has opened for public consultation the transition of nine Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) methods into the Emissions Reduction Fund (EFR).  The […]

ASIC updates guidance for carbon market participants

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has published the updated Regulatory Guide 236 Do I need an Australian financial services (AFS) licence to participate in […]

Hunt gazettes updated forestry method

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Reforestation and Afforestation 2.0) Methodology Determination 2015. This updated method streamlines the earlier method […]

Future of – Renewable Energy Target remains uncertain

A new Renewable Energy Target (RET) of 33,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) received bi-partisan support in parliament last week, following months of negotiation. The RET is the […]

Renewable Energy Target 2014 administrative report – Tabled in Parliament

This week, the Renewable Energy Target 2014 Administrative Report that outlines the scheme’s performance against its legislated objectives was tabled in Federal Parliament this week. The […]

Victorian Government seeks to reinstate Victorian Renewable Energy Target

The Victorian Government has called on the Federal Government to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 (Cth) to allow the state to have its own […]

Deep emissions cuts needed to stem climate change

The Australian Academy of Science has recommended Australia aim to reduce its carbon emissions significantly over the next 15 years as part of a global effort […]

Renewable Energy Target website changes

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that from 12 May 2015 the Renewable Energy Target (RET) website will be combined with the Clean Energy Regulator website […]

TENDER OPPORTUNITY – Scenario planning process to help identify and shape future government priorities on climate change

The NSW Office of Environment & Heritage is seeking tenders to run a scenario planning process to help identify and shape future government priorities on climate […]

Ministers meet to discuss climate change challenges

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has hosted a meeting of environment ministers from the ACT, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland to discuss how they can collaborate […]

New methodology for carbon credits – Released

The Federal Government has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fertiliser in Irrigated Cotton) Methodology Determination 2015. The new method for […]

Clean Energy Regulator commences issuing regulator-created STCs

The Clean Energy Regulator announced that on 20 April 2015 the Clean Energy Regulator Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) Clearing House went into deficit to meet market […]

New Live Solar PV Map – released

The Australian PV Institute has released an updated version of its Live Solar PV Map, giving users access to improved data from more than 5500 PV […]

Results of first Emissions Reduction Fund auction

The first Emissions Reduction Fund auction for Carbon Abatement Contracts was held on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April 2015 which resulted in the Clean Energy […]

Climate Change Authority calls for 30% target by 2025

The Climate Change Authority has released the first draft report of the Special Review of Australia’s future emissions reduction targets which recommends a 2025 emissions reduction target […]

AGL to close coal-fired power stations and moves towards renewable energy

Australia’s No. 2 power retailer, AGL Energy has released its new Greenhouse Gas Policy that  states it would not buy any more coal-fired power stations and […]

Audit shows decline in sustainability performance

The Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Gillian Sparkes has released the Strategic Audit Report – implementation of environmental management systems in Victorian Government 2013-2014. The strategic audit […]

Emissions Reduction Fund auctions underway

The first Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction has been held. The auction began on Wednesday 15 April 2015 at 9am and closed on Thursday 16 April […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – ARENA opens Round 2 of R&D Programme

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the opening of Round 2 of the Research & Development Programme that is dedicated to industry-partnered projects that seek […]

Issues paper released on energy markets

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council have released the Review of Governance Arrangements for Australian Energy Markets – Issues Paper that represents part of […]

Energy White Paper – Released

Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has released the Energy White Paper that sets out an energy policy framework for delivering competitively priced and reliable energy supply […]

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