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COMMENT SOUGHT on Terms of Reference on the design of the Emissions Reduction Fund

The Federal Government is encouraging organisations and the public to forward comment on the Terms of Reference on the design of the Emissions Reduction Fund as […]

REMINDER – Carbon Price Obligations

Liable entities still need to report their total emissions number for the 2012-2013 financial year by 31 October 2013. They also need to acquire and surrender […]

Brief update of carbon tax legislation

Federal Environment Minister, Greg Hunt, this week advised that the white paper on the Federal Government’s Direct Action is expected for release prior to Christmas for […]

Scientists release the latest facts on climate change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Working Group I report –The Physical Science Basis which forms part of the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment […]

Commonwealth Bank surpasses carbon target

According to its own sustainability report the Commonwealth Bank has surpassed its original target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent, based on 2008-09 […]

New biodiversity offsets fund for NSW

A new biodiversity offsets fund has been announced by the NSW Environment Minister, Robyn Parker. Ms Parker said that a new biodiversity offsets fund would be […]

Considering investing in the Carbon Farming Initiative? – New guidance released

Investing in the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) is quite an important business decision.    The Clean Energy Regulator has made available important information to assist you when […]

Planning a Carbon Farming Initiative project but not sure where to begin?

If you are planning a Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) and you are not sure where to begin, the Clean Energy Regulator has released a seven step […]

Understanding your obligations under the carbon pricing mechanism

The Clean Energy Regulator is making available 3 information videos to assist all likely liable entities in understanding their obligations under the carbon pricing mechanism.   Please […]

Purchasing eligible emissoins units in the secondary market

Do you know how to purchase and surrender units in the secondary market to ensure you acquit your liability?  The Clean Energy Regulator has released a […]

New guidelines for reporting Natural Gas Liability

The Clean Energy Regulator has released a new guideline – Reporting natural gas liability: Interim Emissions Number reporting for natural gas suppliers who are required to […]

Workshops and webinar shows implementation of Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) projects

Webinar  The Clean Energy Regulator has made available webinars for environmental plantings, piggeries or landfill projects to assist you in understanding what is involved with the […]

CASE STUDY: Investing in new technology for long term energy savings

Tasmanian manufacturer, Alkaloids of Westbury, Tasmania will invest over $3 million in upgrades in new technology within its operations, to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.  […]

Consultation forum on Streamlining reporting under NGER – RSVP by 31 May 2013

Further to AEBN’s article in ENW 24 May 2013 regarding Streamlining reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER), the Federal Department of Industry, Innovation, […]

Advancement in electric vehicle technology

Electric vehicle technology continues to advance, thanks to manufacturer, Tritium who has designed a fast charger – Veefil.  Veefil has been designed to charge electric vehicles […]

Streamlining reporting under National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER)

The Federal Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education has today released a – position paper and exposure draft of the National […]

Draft National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Amengement Determination 2013: consultation draft – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education is seeking comment on the – draft National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) […]

Nationally- consistent energy standards and legislation commence – For computers, computer monitors and gas water heaters

 From 1 October 2013, all computers and computer monitors manufactured in, or imported into Australia are subject to Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) requirements under […]

Expressions of Interest: Publicly accessible register of potential service providers

The Federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities is developing a publicly accessible register of potential service providers to Indigenous organisations who wish to […]

New drop off stations for unwanted TVs & computer products

The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme is industry funded and run, but regulated by the Federal Government, under the Product Stewardship Act 2011.  Industry is […]

Keep track of Government funded projects for clean and renewable energy

The Federal Government has launched a Clean Energy Map that provides information on clean and renewable energy projects across Australia that have funding provided to them […]

Update: Liable entities and Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs)

Liable entitles update  There are now 375 potentially liable entities that trigger the 25, 000 tonne emissions threshold for liability under the carbon pricing mechanism – […]

2013-14 Victorian State Budget – Building for Growth

This week, the Victorian Government released the 2013-14 Victorian State Budget – Building for Growth.  It has been announced that the Budget will include:  $12 million  […]

Proposed regulatory changes to Energy Efficiency Opportunieis program – comment sought by 31 May 2013

An independent external review, undertaken by ACIL Tasman, on the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program was released this week. The findings of the review – Full […]

Guide on Managing Units in the National Registry of Emissions Units (ANREU)

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the ANREU User Guide which is designed to assist users of the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units (ANREU) system […]

Offshore greenhouse gas (GHG) storage assessment acreage release

The Federal Government is considering an offshore greenhouse gas (GHG) storage assessment acreage release in late 2013 or early 2014. As a first step in the […]

Funding Opportunity: Carbon Farming Futures Extension and Outreach Program

The Federal Government is calling for applications for the ‘second assessment phase’ for funding under the Carbon Farming Futures Extension and Outreach Program.    The Federal Department […]

Funding Opportunity: Action on the Ground

Applicants are now sought for funding under Round 2 of the Action on the Ground program – a component of the Carbon Farming Futures Program.  Round […]

Conservation tillage refundable tax offset

Primary producers who purchased and installed new conservation seeding equipment in the 2012-13 financial year must complete a Research Participation Certificate application form by 30 June […]

2013 Australian emissions projections

The Federal Government has commenced the process of developing the 2013 Australian Emissions Projections.   In support of this, the Federal Government is undertaking an annual modelling […]

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