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Will you need a licence to participate in carbon markets?

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released regulatory guidance,  Regulatory Guide 236, Do I need a licence to participate in carbon markets? (RG 236) […]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)

The Federal Government has announced that the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) offices will be located in Sydney. The Federal Government announced the CEFC, as part of […]

Emerging renewables projects – geothermal exploration

As part of the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE) Emerging Renewables Project, the Federal Government has awarded a $1.9 million grant to National ICT Australia […]

Clean Technology Sector survey

The Victorian Department of Business and Innovation (DBI) is developing options to support the development, growth and export of Cleantech products and services. To ensure it […]

Funding Opportunities under the Clean Energy Future Plan

The Clean Energy Future Plan provides transitional assistance for businesses and industry through: the $8.6 billion Jobs and Competitiveness Program (or refer ENW e-news 2 March […]

Waste Coal Mine Gas (WCMG) Eligible for LRET

Regulations have been passed to allow eligible waste coal mine gas (WCMG) power stations to apply for accreditation under the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET). The […]

Greenhouse and Energy Information 2011 released

The Greenhouse and Energy Data Officer (GEDO) has released the Greenhouse and Energy Information 2011 as the latest data on greenhouse gas emissions as reported by […]

Energy in Australia 2012

The Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE) this week released the Energy in Australia 2012 publication that provides a detailed overview of energy in Australia, […]

Advanced Biofuels Investment Readiness Program – open for applications

The Federal Government has announced a $5 million grant to James Cook University to develop a macro-algae to biofuels project and the opening of applications under […]

Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme

– closes 30 June 2012 The Federal Government has confirmed that the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme (REBS) will close on 30 June 2012. Over $320 million […]

Draft Energy White Paper

– submissions close 16 March 2012 A consultation process is taking place on the Draft Energy White Paper and submissions are invited. It is anticipated that […]

Amendments to Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations

Amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 were made on 24 February 2012 to include 7 additional eligible emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) activities for the provision […]

Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator amalgamates into the Clean Energy Regulator

  From 2 April 2012, the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER) will amalgamate into the Clean Energy Regulator. The administration of the Renewable Energy […]

Jobs and Competitiveness Program and the Clean Energy Act Clean Energy Regulations Clean Energy Regulator

Regulations are now in place that establish the Jobs and Competitiveness Program under the Clean Energy Act 2011. A guidance paper is available that sets out […]

Draft planning guidelines for Wind farms

The Draft NSW Planning Guidelines: Wind Farms have been prepared with a focus on “up-front consultation, clear development approval processes and guidance on potential impacts such […]

Consultation on expansion of Energy Efficiency Opportunities Program

The Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities program encourages large energy-using businesses to improve their energy efficiency. It does this by requiring […]

Queensland Renewable Energy Plan 2012

QLD Energy Minister, Stephen Robertson recently told Parliament the State Government had released the Queensland Renewable Energy Plan (QREP) 2012, following a review of the original […]

FirstRate5 Energy Rating Software

TENDER Sustainability Victoria is calling for tenders for the sale of its FirstRate5 software used to rate the thermal performance of residential buildings. It assists home […]

Consultation on Victorian Green Light Plan

Local Government Victoria is seeking feedback on the proposed program design of the state governments $20 million Green Light Plan to replace old, energy intensive street […]

First Round of Carbon Farming Futures – Fund proves popular

There has been a high interest in a number of grant programs administered by the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, as part of the […]

Australian Clean Technology Investment Funding now available

The Federal Government has announced grant funding (under the Clean Energy Futures plan) of: $800 million for the Clean Technology Investment Program and $200 million for […]

Audit compliance and the GGAS for 2012

According to a guide for Accredited Certificate Providers under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Scheme the “GGAS will terminate (via public proclamation) once the NSW Government is […]

Victoria’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS)

Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson has announced joint funding of $100 million by the Federal Government ($70 million) and the Victorian Government ($30 […]

Auditor-General’s report on administration of National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS)

The Auditor General has released a report on the Administration of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS). The objective of this audit was to: […]

Grant opportunity in Energy Efficiency programs

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has announced grant opportunities and has released program guidelines for the: Community Program and Energy Efficiency Low […]

Clean Energy Regulator announced

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet has announced Ms Chloe Munro as the Chair and CEO of the new Clean Energy Regulator. […]

Auctioning of carbon units for Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released a 2010 study that tests different design features of primary auctions to allocate Australian Emissions […]

Scholarship – Research in Ozone Science

The Federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has developed a postgraduate ‘top-up’ scholarship for ozone science to promote postgraduate research into the science […]

Carbon price leads to end of Renewable Energy Fund

The SA Government’s 2011-2012 mid-year budget review, released in December last year announced the abolishment of the Renewable Energy Fund. According to the SA Government: “Abolishing […]

North Queensland Bio-Energy plant approved

QLD Minister for Local Government and Planning Paul Lucas has approved a development application allowing North Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation (NQBE) to build a plant at Toobanna, […]

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