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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 […]

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 […]

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