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Choosing a sequestration methodology

Unsure which sequestration methodology is right for your situation? The Clean Energy Regulator has made available a decision making tree, Choosing a sequestration methodology, to assist […]

Carbon tax repealed update

Following the repeal of the carbon tax, the Federal Department of the Environment has made available, on its website, detailed information with regards to industry obligations. […]

Soil Carbon methodology released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Sequestering Soil Carbon in Grazing Systems methodology determination. Projects using this methodology store carbon on grazing land by introducing […]

Updating Victoria’s Floodplain Management Strategy – Comment sought

The Victorian Government has released the Draft Victorian Floodplain Management Strategy that sets out the proposed new policy framework for managing floodplains in Victoria over the […]

Exposure draft Carbon Abatement Contract and discussion paper – Comment Sought

The Clean Energy Regulator has released for comment an exposure draft of the Carbon Abatement Contract to be used for the Emissions Reduction Fund and has […]

Riverland and Murraylands climate change research

Natural Resources SA will work with industry representatives, environment groups and residents to develop a plan to address the potential impacts of climate change on the […]

Flood investigation underway into Dunmunkle Creek catchment

A flood investigation is underway into the Dunmunkle Creek catchment which will give businesses and residents a better understanding of potential flood risk areas, improve future […]

Gas-fired cogeneration plant to reduce greenhouse gases by around 1,250 tonnes each year

Sydney Olympic Park will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs with its recently opened gas-fired cogeneration plant. The cogeneration plant will be used to reduce […]

Trial to reduce brown coal emissions

CSIRO has announced that it plans to conduct a A$1 million trial of the Direct Injection Carbon Engine (DICE) with the aim of reducing emissions from […]

REMINDER – Liable entities to report and surrender units by 16 June 2014

The Clean Energy Regulator reminds all liable entities with an interim emissions number (IEN) that they must report and surrender enough units to match their IEN […]

NSW EPA warns licensees to take action to reduce offsite odour impacts

A NSW Council has been issued with two penalty notices by NSW EPA for breaching conditions of its licence and for offensive odours at its waste […]

REMINDER – Emissions Reduction Fund exposure draft legislation – Comment by 23 May 2014

Just a reminder that the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund exposure draft legislation is open for comment by 5.00pm today (23 May 2014). The draft legislation […]

National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting (Measurement) Amendment Determination 2014 (No. 1) consultation draft – Comment by 5 June 2014 AND Carbon Capture & Storage – Comment by 31 Aug 2014

The Federal Department of Environment is currently undertaking a consultation draft of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Amendment Determination 2014 (No.1) and seeks comment […]

Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) – Application to vary methodology determination Comment by 25 June 2014

The Federal Department of Environment is seeking comments on the application to vary methodology determination Native Forest protection (Avoided deforestation). The application seeks to make a […]

Resilience of Buildings to Extreme Weather Events Discussion Paper – Comment by 1 July 2014

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released a Discussion Paper to inform and seek feedback from stakeholders on the resilience of new buildings to extreme […]

Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme to phase out by end of 2015

The Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme will be phased out by the end of 2015. A review found that continuing with the scheme would impose […]

Major redevelopment designed to upgrade old lead smelter

Port Pirie’s 120 year-old lead smelter will undergo a major redevelopment designed to upgrade the Nyrstar smelter and improve health conditions for the local community. The […]

Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) Program to close and EEO repeal Bill introduced to Parliament

It has been announced that the Federal Government will close the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) Program with effect from 29 June 2014. The announcement follows with […]

Emissions Reduction Fund exposure draft legislation – Released for comment

The Federal Government has released the Emissions Reduction Fund exposure draft legislation for public comment. The Bill, Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Bill 2014 (draft), […]

$2.55 billion to establish the Emissions Reduction Fund over 10 years

The Federal Government will allocate $2.55 billion to establish the Emissions Reduction Fund from 1 July 2014. The Fund is expected to support the purchase of […]

Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) White Paper – Released

The Federal Government has stated that they will repeal the carbon tax and are proposing new carbon laws – the Direct Action Plan. The Federal Government […]

Renewable Energy Target 2013: Administrative Report Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Renewable Energy Target 2013 Administrative Report that provides information about the Clean Energy Regulator’s administration of the Renewable Energy […]

REMINDER – Renewable Energy Target Review – Feedback sought

Just a reminder that the Expert Panel conducting the Review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) are seeking submissions on issues relevant to the RET Review. […]

Exposure draft of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Regulation 2014 – Have your say!

The Federal Department for Environment had recently released the exposure draft of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Regulation 2014 and seeks comment by 2 […]

National Greenhouse Accounts – released

The Federal Department of Environment has released Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts that provides national, state and territory and industry greenhouse gas emissions data and estimates. The […]

New small scale solar thermal demonstration project

  Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) joined Parliamentary Secretary for Industry the Hon Bob Baldwin MP at the official opening of a solar thermal demonstration plant […]

Water Corp to generate electricity

The SA Water Corporation has applied for an electricity generation licence to operate a 9.9 MW gas fired generation unit at the Bolivar wastewater treatment plant. […]

Renewable Energy Target Review – Have your say!

The Expert Panel appointed to undertake the Renewable Energy Target (RET) Review is seeking your feedback on issues relevant to the review of the Renewable Energy […]

Reporting an interim emissions number for 2013-14. – Deadline 1 May 2014.

Just a reminder, carbon price liable entities who are reporting an interim emissions number for 2013-14 are reminded that they must apply to register under the […]

Climate Change Authority study may assist development of Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).

The Climate Change Authority has released its research study that draws on experiences and issues from domestic and international baseline and credit schemes to provide lessons […]

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