The Productivity Commission, this week, released a draft report on the public inquiry into Electricity Network Regulation for public comment. …[Read More]
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Public inquiry into Electricity Network Regulation – Draft report released for comment
Published: October 19, 2012
Bill passes Parliament for the establishment of Independent Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Developments
Published: October 19, 2012
Recently passed in Parliament is legislation to establish an Independent Expert Scientific Committee to provide advice on coal seam gas…[Read More]
First piggeries project declared ‘eligible offsets project’ under Carbon Farming Initiative
Published: October 19, 2012
On 12 October 2012, the Blantyre Methane Digestion Project was officially declared by the Clean Energy Regulator as the first…[Read More]
Murray-Darling Basin modelling released
Published: October 19, 2012
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has released their report on Hydrologic modelling of the relaxation of operational constraints in the…[Read More]
New de-inked pulp plant for Australian Paper to recycle waste paper
Published: October 19, 2012
Australian Paper has been granted $9.5 million by the Federal Government to be put towards a $90 million construction project…[Read More]
CASE STUDY: Decrease in energy usage for supermarket saves 16% in energy costs
Published: October 19, 2012
In the past month, an independent supermarket owner, IGA in Melbourne’s Meadow Heights, has recorded a 16% decrease in energy…[Read More]
New Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) effective 4 October 2012
Published: October 19, 2012
The new Waste Management Policy (National Pollutant Inventory) came into effect on 4 October 2012. The new policy replaces…[Read More]
Draft Guideline for Environmental Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions – released for comment
Published: October 19, 2012
EPA Victoria has released a Draft Guideline for Environment Management: Recommended separation distances for industrial residual air emissions for consultation.…[Read More]
EPA Victoria’s Annual Report 2011/12 released
Published: October 19, 2012
EPA Victoria has released its 2011/12 Annual Report. The Annual Report provides EPA’s key achievements and performance, and reports…[Read More]
Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2012
Published: October 19, 2012
In its 10th year, the Premier’s Sustainability Awards represent Victoria’s highest recognition for sustainability initiatives. The awards acknowledge leadership, innovation…[Read More]
