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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 […]

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.  […]

QLD Energy Minister attacks renewable energy schemes

QLD Energy Minister Mark McArdle has launched an attack on renewable energy schemes. “Most of these renewable energy sources are three to 10 times more expensive […]

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 […]

Renewable Energy Target (RET) issues paper – released for comment

This week, the Climate Change Authority released, for public comment, an issues paper on theRenewable Energy Target (RET).    The Review is the first study to […]

Wave energy could power a city the size of Melbourne by 2050

A CSIRO study, released recently, revealed that our ocean waves have the potential to power a city the size of Melbourne by 2050. According to CSIRO’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sydney selects Solgen Energy for large solar-power project

Following a tender process, Sydney City has selected Solgen Energy to undertake a $6 million project to fit solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to more than 30 […]

Feedback sought on wind farm proposal

The NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure is giving the community 60 days to comment on a proposed wind farm at Collector in the Southern Tablelands. […]

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 […]

New carbon capture and storage research centre launched

The Victorian Government has launched a new world class research centre, the Peter Cook Centre for CCS Research for carbon capture and storage (CCS).   The […]

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 […]

QLD 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 […]

Amendment to Regulations to include 1 additional eligible EITE activity for partial exemption certificate (PEC)

On 28 June 2012, amendments were made to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 to include 1 additional eligible emissions intensive trade exposed (EITE) activity for […]

Updating the Register of solar water heater models eligible to have small scale technology certificates (STCs)

Submissions are being received for the update of the Register of solar water heaters – Version 15.   The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) undertakes to update the […]

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 […]

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, […]

Solar credits multiplier and REC Registry

The solar credits multiplier for small-scale solar pane, wind and hydro systems is reducing from 3 to 2 for eligible systems installed between 1 July 2012 […]

New Register of Solar Water heater Version 13 effective 18 June 2012

From 18 June 2012, Version 13 of the Register of solar water heaters will be in place and effective.  A copy of the eligible list of […]

IPART determines solar feed-in tariff guide for NSW

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) released on Wednesday, a determination on a ‘fair and reasonable’ feed-in tariff from July 1, 2012. This […]

Low emission vehicle strategy for South Australia

SA Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Paul Caica recently announced the release of a Low Emission Vehicle Strategy at the Rio+20 Conference. The strategy was […]

QLD Solar Hot Water Rebate closed

The QLD Government has announced its Solar Hot Water Rebate program has ceased as of Friday June 22, 2012.  QLD Minister for Energy and Water Supply […]

Queensland feed-in tariff reduced to 8 cents

Effective from midnight on July 9, 2012, Queensland’s Solar Bonus Scheme will be amended for new applications. A review of the scheme will also take place. […]

WA’s first uranium mine recommended for approval

EPA Chairman, Paul Vogel has advised that the environmental impacts of Toro Energy’s proposal (WA’s first uranium mine) have been meticulously examined by the Board.   “The […]

Community Energy Efficiency Program

Successful applicants announced for Round 1  The Federal Government’s Community Energy Efficiency Program has been designed to provide matched funding to local councils and non-profit community […]

Funding for manufacturers in all industries to transition to clean energy Clean Technology Investment Programs

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY  Funding of $500,000 has been granted to a NSW food manufacturer, Crafty Chef, through the Clean Technology Investment Programs that will go towards a […]

UTS receives funds to study hybrid solar air conditioning

NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker recently announced $92,750 in grants for five environmental research projects, including tests on a solar air-conditioning system.  The funds have come […]

Statistics on global emissions trading schemes

A recent analysis by the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has shown that around 50 national or sub-national emissions trading schemes are in […]

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