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Study examines options for energy generation for Almond Industry sector

The Almond Board of Australia has undertaken research to find ways of reducing energy usage within the Almond Industry sector.  A recent study identifies a pathway […]

New data shows a reduction in Australia’s emissions

The Federal Government has released data by the Australian Energy Market Operator that indicates that emissions in the National Electricity Market reduced by 8.6% in the […]

Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) – Clean Energy Regulator releases important information –

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the following information that relates to Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) –  “The Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 […]

Caps & Target Review – review of Australia’s emissions caps

The Federal Government’s Climate Change Authority is undertaking a review of Australia’s emissions caps.  It is expected that caps will apply from 1 July 2015 when […]

Federal Government investigates ways to convert Collinsville power station

The Australian Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Emerging Renewables Program, is conducting a feasibility study that is investigating the conversion of Collinsville Power […]

Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program – case study

Primo Smallgoods, which employs more than 4,000 people nationally, has been awarded $1.17 million in funding under the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program, which […]

Sydney purchases electric car fleet

The City of Sydney has purchased a fleet of 10 new Nissan LEAF electric cars, the largest order of the pollution-free vehicle in Australia. William F. […]

Changes and new developments to carbon obligations in 2013 for business

Businesses can expect changes and new developments to your carbon obligations in 2013. To assist organisations in understanding these new changes and developments, the Australian Environment […]

National mandatory reporting regime for petroleum statistics

The Federal Government will introduce a national mandatory reporting regime for petroleum statistics, as announced by Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson recently.  Mr […]

New NABERS energy efficiency rating tool for data centres – launched

On Friday 9 February 2013, the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) released an energy efficiency rating system tool for data centres (which house IT […]

Clean Energy Regulator provides 7 step process for compliance

The Clean Energy Regulator has provided a 7 Step process to assist corporations in meeting their reporting obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act […]

Do you require an Australian Financial Service (AFS) licence?

When considering a Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) project model, aggregators and service providers should be aware of potential obligations under Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) […]

New report on number of Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) issued

The Clean Energy Regulator, under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011, is required to publish quarterly reports regarding the number of Australian carbon credit […]

An auctioning solution for development to support auctioning of carbon units

On 1 July 2015, the carbon pricing mechanism (CPM) will move to a flexible, market-driven approach.  As part of this approach, the Federal Government will issue […]

International developments – Carbon emissions schemes commence 1 Jan 2013

1 January 2013 marks the introduction of more carbon pricing schemes from an international perspective.  As from 1 January 2013 new emissions trading schemes commence in […]

Impacts of air pollution and noise emissions in Francis St, Yarraville

EPA Victoria has been monitoring and investigating the impacts of air pollution and noise emissions from trucks and cars, in Francis Street, Yarraville. EPA Victoria will […]

LMS issued with first Australian carbon credit units

The Clean Energy Regulator issued the first Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) for an eligible offsets project under the Carbon Farming Initiative on with 66,797 Kyoto […]

Simplot installs co-generation plant

Vegetable processor Simplot will slash its carbon emissions by 39,000 tonnes a year thanks to a new $16 million clean technology plant at its Ulverstone facility in […]

Efficiency of Reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme – submissions sought

The Commonwealth Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is seeking submissions on ways that the efficiency of reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting […]

NSW gas price review

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) is calling for industry input into proposed regulated retail gas prices in NSW for the next three […]

Australian ETS to link up with Europe

Legislation recently passed by Senate will enable Australia and Europe to begin linking their emissions trading systems. As a result of this legislation, Australian emitters that […]

IEA commends Australia’s ambitious energy policy

The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its in-depth review of Australia’s energy policies. Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson AM MP, hosted the […]

Energy reform debate to address increase in electricity prices advises ACCC

In the last 5 years, electricity prices, in Australia, have increased on average by 90% in nominal terms and by more in certain areas, advised Rod […]

OBLIGATION CHECKLIST: Carbon and Energy critical action by 31 October deadline

31 October each year marks an important deadline under the mandatory carbon and energy regimes of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGERs) and the carbon […]

SA Government inquiry into future of solar-thermal energy

SA Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis recently said the South Australian Government will support the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into solar-thermal energy. The […]

First piggeries project declared ‘eligible offsets project’ under Carbon Farming Initiative

On 12 October 2012, the Blantyre Methane Digestion Project was officially declared by the Clean Energy Regulator as the first eligible piggeries offsets project based on […]

CASE STUDY: Decrease in energy usage for supermarket saves 16% in energy costs

In the past month, an independent supermarket owner, IGA in Melbourne’s Meadow Heights, has recorded a 16% decrease in energy usage and costs, advising that he […]

Climate Friendly: Sydney business of the year

A business that helps households and businesses do their part to combat climate change has won the 2012 City of Sydney, Business of the Year Award. […]

ASIC grants licenses for financial services in emissions units

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced issuing licenses to individuals and companies to provide financial services in emissions units.   From 1 July […]

Update of potentially liable entities database

The Clean Energy Regulator has released an update of the Liable Entities Public Information Database (LEPID) – which now consists of 316 potentially liable entitles, under […]

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