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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.  […]

New NABERS website

The NSW Minister for the Environment Robyn Parker has announced a new suite of websites for the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) program, including […]

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 […]

Final report and Vic Government’s response to Feed-in Tariff (FiTs) arrangements

This week, the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) released its Final Report, Power from the people: Inquiry into distributed generation, which provides recommendations on Feed-in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Electricity price fact sheets for consumers now available

The Federal Department of Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson has released electricity prices fact sheets to assist consumers in better understanding the main drivers behind electricity […]

Treasury modelling estimates rise in electricty prices for small business

Federal Treasury modelling has estimated that electricity prices for small business and households will rise by 10% as a result of the carbon price.  Greg Combet, […]

Changes to the Management of Commercial Lighting Projects

Changes have been made to commercial lighting projects under the Deemed Energy Savings method – Commercial Lighting Formula. Accredited certificate providers doing commercial lighting should be […]

Case study – grants to reduce energy use and cut carbon emissions

Through the Federal Government’s Clean Technology Investment Program, technology company, Silanna Semiconductor has been awarded $235,950 in an effort to reduce its energy use and cut […]

Australia’s potential electricity generation mix to 2050

This week, independent Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE) released the Australian Energy Technology Assessment (AETA) 2012 report that provides up-to-date cost estimates for 40 […]

Programs and initiatives under Clean Energy legislation

Various Government Departments are administering the programs under the Clean Energy legislation that contributes to the implementation of the Clean Energy Future package and the effective […]

Clean Technology Investment Program revised

This week, the Federal Government revised the Clean Technology Investment Program grant to provide dollar for dollar grants for manufacturing businesses to transition to a clean […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Coal Mining Abatement Technology Support Package

The Federal Department of Resources and Energy is calling for expressions of interest for the first annual Round of funding applications for the Coal Mining Abatement […]

Sustainability program participants increase energy efficiency

Over thirty businesses and organisations have saved $6.3 million annually, according to the NSW Government, by taking part in its sustainability program. NSW Environment Minister Robyn […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Ethanol Production Grants Program

The Ethanol Production Grants (EPG) program is aimed at supporting the production and deployment of ethanol as a sustainable alternative transport fuel in Australia. The EPG […]

Qantas offsets carbon emission

Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus has announced a partnership between Qantas and RM Williams to offset carbon emissions by using carbon […]

Research and oversight of potential coal seam gas extraction

The Victorian Government will provide a boost of funds towards research and oversight of potential coal seam gas extraction with the signing of a national agreement […]

Queensland EcoBiz rebate silently dropped

The QLD Government has apparently dropped its rebate scheme attached to the ecoBiz program.   Rebates of up to $150,000 were available “to support projects that […]

Queensland Government withdraws from Solar Dawn agreement

The Solar Dawn Consortium confirmed recently that it has advised the Commonwealth Government that while the project is well advanced and remains Australia’s best prospect for […]

Hunter businesses cut costs through efficiency programs

NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has praised efficient Hunter businesses.   “An impressive 1,526 local businesses are together saving $9.57 million a year in productivity and […]

Carbon Price claims

The Federal Government is encouraging consumers to watch out for price gouging and question price rises that are claimed to be related to the carbon price.  […]

National Energy Customer Framework – energy consumer assistance commenced 1 July 2012 in ACT & Tasmania

The National Energy Customer Framework (NECF) commenced in the ACT and Tasmania on 1 July 2012.  The Framework is expected to assist customers with access to […]

Hunter businesses cut costs through efficiency programs

NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has praised efficient Hunter businesses. “An impressive 1,526 local businesses are together saving $9.57 million a year in productivity and efficiency […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: Support for the development of renewable energy and enabling technology projects

The Federal Government is currently seeking applicants for funding under the Emerging Renewables Program which provides support for the development of renewable energy and enabling technologies […]

Briquette users given time to switch to cleaner fuel source

The Federal Government has announced a 2 year restructuring package to allow Latrobe Valley’s Energy Brix Australia Corporation to maintain briquette production while regional businesses, that […]

Opportunities and case studies for landfill emissions reduction

Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus recently told a group of local councils about the opportunities of reducing emissions from landfills, […]

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