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Exposure drafts of the Clean Energy Amendment Regulation 2012

and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Regulation 2012 – Released for comment The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE) has released, for […]

Sydney signs agreement with Low Carbon Australia

City of Sydney Chief Executive Monica Barone signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday with the Federal Government-funded independent company Low Carbon Australia Ltd (LCAL). […]

Proposed common practice framework for Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) additionality -released

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has released an overview for a proposed common practice framework for the Carbon Farming Initiative […]

Process to become carbon neutral

If you are looking at becoming carbon neutral, the Carbon Neutral Program Guidelines are available that describe the key steps to achieving and retaining Carbon Neutral […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pilbara Underground Power Project cyclone proofs power lines in north west WA

Horizon Power is continuing its roll out of underground power lines with installation beginning in South Hedland. This follows the successful connection of more than 120 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Changes to environment protection legislation

– applies to all holders of environment protection licence in NSW There have been recent changes to the NSW’s environment protection legislation as a result of […]

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, […]

Recycling grant available

QLD Environment Minister Vicky Darling recently announced grants of up to $5 million would be available for successful applicants to improve sorting and recovery of waste. […]

Sustainable Energy funding Round closing soon

QLD Environment Minister Vicky Darling has urged businesses to prepare for the next round of the Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund. “The QSEIF grants program is […]

Cropping Land Act commences

The State Government’s strategic cropping land legislation commenced on 30 January 2012.  QLD Natural Resources Minister Rachel Nolan said the start of the Strategic Cropping Land […]

Electricity prices set to further increase

In June 2011 IPART estimated the average increase in regulated prices from July 1, 2012 to be 10% and 9.5% for Energy Australia and Country Energy […]

EPA Victoria’s policy for providing funding to organisations

EPA Victoria has released this document that outlines a model to demonstrate how compliance and enforcement actions can impact funding applications for organisations who do not […]

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