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Newcastle University and Orica team up on carbon-capture research

At a recent investor’s forum in Hong Kong, Orica announced it was developing new carbon capture technology, in the form of mineral carbonation, in a joint […]

Reminder – to submit NGER reports by 31 October 2012

Just a reminder that if you are registered to report under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme, reports are due by 31 October 2012.  […]

Buy-back of free carbon units

The Clean Energy Regulator has provided information on ‘how to sell your free carbon units’ back to the Clean Energy Regulator’.    Under the carbon pricing […]

Australia joins Climate and Clean Air Coalition – an alliance of over 24 nations

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet has announced that Australia will join the Climate and Clean Air Coalition – an alliance of […]

Outcomes of Climate Change Minister’s climate talks with various economies

California   Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus recently visited the US to attend the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, […]

Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2012

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards which acknowledge leadership, innovation and achievement across business, government, community, tertiary education and the […]

Clean Energy Regulator issues first free carbon units

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued the first free carbon units under the carbon pricing mechanism, as an indication of the commencement of the Australian carbon […]

Revising guide for up to date floor risk information for infrastructure development

An agreement has been signed between Geoscience Australia and Engineers Australia to revise the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide to allow for a better understanding of […]

New national legislation effective 1 Oct 2012 – Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation

The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation is expected to come into effect on 1 October 2012, after passing through Federal Parliament recently.   The […]

Method for estimating emissions from coal seam gas extractions – comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is seeking comment on methods for estimating emissions from coal seam gas extraction – based on a […]

Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Communications Program

In an effort to provide farmers, land managers and their key influencers with credible, clear and consistent information on the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), the Carbon […]

Comment sought on design of an accredited scheme for carbon service providers under CFI

As part of the Carbon Farming Skills program, the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released, for public comment, a discussion paper on […]

Energy in Australia 2012

The Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET) has released a publication, Energy in Australia 2012, for those interested in Australian energy matters.  The publication, […]

Study on geothermal potential

The South Australian Centre for Geothermal Energy Research, at the University of Adelaide, will receive a grant of $1.25 million from the Emerging Renewables Program, under […]

Contract for Closure Program – No financial support to close highly emissions intensive power stations

This week, Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson had announced that the Federal Government will cease offering financial support to close highly emissions intensive […]

Energy use transformation tips for small business

For small businesses that are looking at improving their energy efficiency, the Federal Government has now made available a fact sheet, Energy use transformation tips, for […]

Increase to application fees for Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD)

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has announced that there will be an increase to the fee for applying for an exemption and […]

Landfill projects approved under CFI for capture & combustion of methane from legacy waste

The national Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 (CFI) requires the Clean Energy Regulator to publish and maintain a web based Register of Offsets Projects.  […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: 3 Clean Technology Programs open for applications

Just a reminder that 3 funding opportunities, under the Clean Technology Program, are currently open to business.    The 3 funding opportunities are:   Clean Technology […]

Reforms to strengthen regulation of the coal seam gas industry

Victoria’s Minister for Energy and Resources, Michael O’Brien has announced reforms to provide greater certainty for regional communities and industries in the lead up to the […]

Australia and EU to link emissions trading schemes (ETS)

On 28 August 2012, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet announced that Australia and Europe (EU) have agreed to link the Australian […]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation passes House of Representatives

This week, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation passed through the House of Representatives.   The GEMS legislation is an initiative that implements a […]

Uranium and geothermal energy potential in Northern Territory

A new report, developed by Geoscience Australia and the Northern Territory Geological Survey, identifies potential uranium and geothermal energy related resources in the southern part of […]

Methodology on the capture and combustion of landfill gas – now law

The Carbon Farming (Capture and Combustion of Methane in Landfill Gas from Legacy Waste) Methodology Determination 2012 for the capture and combustion of landfill gas – […]

Innovative project awarded funding to reduce carbon emissions

The latest organisations to receive funding under the Clean Technology Investment Program are:   Richgro – a garden products supplier, expected to generate all of its […]

New audit report guidelines for Emissions-Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) facilities

Emissions-intensive trade exposed (EITE) facilities will be required to submit an audit report with their application for free carbon units and therefore, new Audit Report Guidelines […]

New audit report guidelines for Emissions Intensive Trade Exposed facilities

Emissions-intensive trade exposed (EITE) facilities will be required to submit an audit report with their application for free carbon units and therefore, new Audit Report Guidelines […]

Potential liable entities under carbon price as at 7 August 2012

As at 7 August 2012, an update of potential liable entities have been released by the Clean Energy Regulator and segmented by state.  Of the 315 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Impacts & adaptation research grants program

A new funding program was announced this week by Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus which is expected to fund partnerships between […]

New guidelines on separation distrances for large composting facilities

EPA Victoria has released guidelines on Separation distances for large composting facilities.  This document provides guidance to operators of composting facilities and regulating bodies on the […]

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