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New guide to installing EV chargers in strata buildings

The Federal Government has developed guides to help multi-residence (strata) buildings become ‘EV ready’.   These guides address the growing need for EV charging solutions as EV […]

Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy 2026-30: Comment sought

The Victorian Government is preparing its second Climate Change Strategy and seeks your feedback to shape the development of the strategy.   The second Climate Change […]

Guarantee of Origin scheme consultation – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on the first component of the draft rule for the Guarantee of Origin […]

Nature Repair Market’s first method announced

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the first method for the Nature Repair Market. Under the Replanting native forest and woodland […]

Proposed updates to NGERs and NGER scheme forward work program: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme […]

Quarterly update of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions – for September 2024

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: September 2024.   The […]

ACCU Scheme’s Soil Organic Carbon 2021 method

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee’s (ERAC) review of the Australian […]

Climate Change Authority releases their assessment of the impact of a nuclear pathway on Australia’s emissions reduction

The Climate Change Authority has released their report on Assessing the impact of a nuclear pathway on Australia’s emissions. The Climate Change Authority has compared published […]

Senate passes Future Made in Australia production tax credits

The Senate has passed the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2024.  This legislation implements production tax incentives for […]

Outcomes of 4th pilot exit window and interim contract management approach

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the fourth pilot exit window for the fixed delivery exit arrangements has now closed. The window covered delivery milestones between 1 […]

The potential of EV batteries to generate energy for other electrical devices: Report released

A report on the National Roadmap for Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging has been released that highlights the potential of bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging to reduce […]

Large-scale onshore carbon capture and storage project at Moomba SA

Santos and Beach Energy have jointly and officially opened a large-scale onshore carbon capture and storage project at Moomba, in the Cooper Basin, SA. The Moomba […]

New Guarantee of Origin (GO) legislation and Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin (REGO)

New legislation has passed that is intended to support Australia’s transformation to a low carbon economy.  It is intended to help producers remain competitive in new […]

First Safeguard Mechanism credit units issued in new Unit and Certificate Registry

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has now issued the first Safeguard Mechanism credit units (SMCs) into eligible Australian National Registry of Emissions Units (ANREU) accounts in the new Unit […]

Transparency changes for Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme

In mid December 2024, it was announced that the Federal Minister for Climate Change made amendments to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 (CFI Rule).   […]

Updated guideline for greenhouse and energy auditors

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has updated the key risk areas for auditors guideline that provides guidance on what risks the CER expects greenhouse and energy auditors […]

ACCU Scheme guidance library

Participants can now search for any ACCU Scheme-related guidance in one location with the launch of the Clean Energy Regulator’s (CER) NACCU Scheme guidance library. The […]

Draft Audit Thresholds Instrument: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on the draft Audit Thresholds Instrument 2025 for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. The draft instrument was […]

Third Annual Climate Change Statement: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Australian Government’s third Annual Climate Change Statement that reports the progress on […]

Review of National Electricity Market (NEM) wholesale market settings: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water announced a review of the National Electricity Market (NEM) wholesale market settings which will be […]

Australia and Korea agree to new Green Economy Partnership Arrangement on climate and energy

In mid December 2024, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water announced recent collaboration between Australia and the Republic of Korea to […]

Australia’s first Biennial Transparency Report: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released Australia’s first Biennial Transparency Report that provides the actions Australia is taking to […]

Finance program for Industry and farmers

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has confirmed a new asset finance commitment with backing for a $300 million co-finance program with National Australia Bank (NAB).  […]

Refrigerant and Extinguishing Agent Permit Scheme: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback to improvement on the implementation of two permit schemes: Refrigeration and air […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: For Automotive sector as it transitions to selling and repairing more EVs

Automotive dealerships and electric vehicle (EV) repairers can apply for the Dealership and Repairer Initiative for Vehicle Electrification Nationally (DRIVEN) program rebate stream.  This program supports the automotive […]

NEW GUIDELINES: New Wind Energy Facility Turbine Noise Technical Guidelines

New Wind Energy Facility (WEF) Turbine Noise Technical Guidelines have been released by EPA Victoria to assist with measuring and controlling noise made by wind turbines. The […]

Victoria’s Renewable Gas Directions Paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government held a consultation on how renewable gas will form part of Victoria’s low-emissions future.   Renewable gas opportunities are being supported as part […]

Grid Impact Assessment consultation paper: Comment sought

VicGrid has released for comment the Grid Impact Assessment Consultation Paper.  The Victorian Government is changing the way energy infrastructure is planned and delivered, to support Victoria’s […]

NSW Guide for Large Emitters: Updated

NSW EPA has released its updated NSW Guide for Large Emitters that sets new expectations for large-emitting industries to align with NSW net zero targets and […]

Establishing a monitoring and reporting framework for carbon impacts and recycled materials in public infrastructure projects: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the establishment of a monitoring and reporting framework for carbon impacts and recycled materials use in public infrastructure projects. NSW […]

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