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$400m to purchase & upgrade old office buildings with poor environmental credentials

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed $125 million towards a new sustainable office trust which will invest $400…[Read More]

US EPA releases draft study on impact of fracking on drinking water

The US EPA has released the draft Assessment of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas on…[Read More]

G7 leaders agree to phase out fossil fuels

The G7 group of industrial nations have agreed to end fossil fuel subsidies by the end of the century and…[Read More]

Draft carbon credits amendment rule – Comment sought

The Federal Department of the Environment is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the exposure draft Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming…[Read More]

$120 million scheme to help business cut energy and operating costs

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will provide $120 million through the National Australia Bank (NAB) to help businesses cut…[Read More]

Environment Minister’s Award now open

Nominations for Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt’s Award for a Cleaner Environment are now open. This award aims to recognise…[Read More]

Carbon aggregation draft package – Comment sought

Federal Department of the Environment is seeking feedback on a draft package of aggregation documents that include – a fact…[Read More]

Proposed changes to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting – Comment sought

Aspects of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 are currently being reviewed with the intention of making…[Read More]

Draft rule to aid demand management

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has issued a draft determination to encourage electricity distribution networks to find lower cost…[Read More]

Electricity sector modeling – Feedback sought

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) is seeking feedback on its proposed approach to electricity sector modelling and has released a…[Read More]

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