April, 2013
On 16 April, 2013 the Department released a Technical Discussion Paper proposing enhancements to estimation methods for coal seam gas fugitive emissions. Submissions are due by 8 May 2013.
On 16 April, 2013 the Department released a Technical Discussion Paper proposing enhancements to estimation methods for coal seam gas fugitive emissions. Submissions are due by 8 May 2013.
March, 2013
The Government has decided to maintain the RET to ensure at least 20 per cent of Australia’s electricity comes from renewable sources, like solar, wind and hydro, by 2020
February, 2013
Winkler shares expert views on climate change
The Australian Government has announced more than $20 million in grants to improve energy efficiency in small and medium businesses and community groups.
December, 2012
Efficiency of Reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme
November, 2012
End of solar credits to moderate electricity cost impact
A series of maps showing pricing pollution progress around the world have been released by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet.
October, 2012
Our infrastructure ill-prepared for the impacts of climate change
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, and Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, today announced new funding rounds for three energy efficiency grant programs to drive smarter energy use in business, local government, households and communities.
UK's top scientist to tour Australia
September, 2012
Australia will join an alliance of more than 20 nations, intergovernmental organisations, the private sector, and civil society, who are all committed to rapid action to reduce forms of short-lived but highly potent pollution.
A series of workshops being held in rural Western Australia will help Wheatbelt farmers learn more about the Government's Carbon Farming Initiative and how it could benefit them.
Estimating greenhouse gas emissions from coal seam gas – best practice review released today
The ability to make informed decisions about how to build in a changing climate has been boosted by the release of a suite of reports.
More than $24 million will be distributed to 804 Australian schools to install solar power systems and a range of energy efficiency measures
These increases will become effective 17 September 2012, and are mandated under the legislation which established the CBD Program, the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act (2010). These fees are intended to take account of inflation since the commencement of the Program.
August, 2012
Australia and the European Commission announced on Tuesday 28 August 2012 that Australia and Europe will be linking their emissions trading systems.
Regions planning for the impacts of climate change and the potential adaptation measures they could take will be assisted by new grants.
The GEMS legislation will replace seven state and territory legal frameworks with a single, consistent national law.