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Equivalent carbon price for synthetic greenhouse gases
As part of the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Future Plan, the equivalent carbon price for ...
Grant helps light up the Top End
Remote towns in East Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory, have benefitted from the installation ...
Renewable energy – in a nutshell
A recent study conducted by the Almond Board of Australia has found that almond waste ...
Select Carbon set for first planting project
Local landholders in the Atherton Tablelands area could reap an environmental and financial benefit from ...
Give us a wave – harnessing the power of our oceans
As construction begins on a ground-breaking wave energy project in Perth, a report has been ...
Asphalt plant on the road to a cleaner, greener future
One of Australia’s largest asphalt manufacturing plants will use a $1.45 million Government grant to ...
Cutting into energy costs
A meat production plant in south-east Queensland will use a Government grant worth almost $3 ...
Carbon neutral Moreland powering ahead
Going carbon neutral seems to be a growing trend in Melbourne, with the Australian Government’s ... Hot for geothermal energy? Go west!
The west is amongst the best when it comes to tapping into naturally occurring heat ...
Primo set to slice their energy costs
Another food processing company is poised to benefit from a Gillard Government grant that will ...
Festival to showcase sustainable living solutions
The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is playing a major role in a ...Meat packer to chop more than $1 million off its energy bill
Australia’s leading meat packer and exporter is expected to slice more than $1 million from ...Sydney manufacturers set to make big savings
Three manufacturers in Sydney’s south west are set to cut costs and reduce their carbon ...
Council hits the streets with bright idea for Brisbane
Brisbane’s street lights are set to become brighter and more energy efficient in what is ...
New projects full of potential for those on the land
Farmers and landowners now have more opportunities to earn carbon credits from forestry, piggery and ...
Appliance giant invests grant in cool fridge project
The nation’s leading household appliances company will use a $4.7 million Government grant to embark ...
Farmers set to benefit from Environmental Planting
A Victorian farm has become one of the first environmental planting project approved under the ...
Grants to energise local councils
Councils around Australia are being encouraged to work towards a clean energy future with the ...
Be energy smart at home these holidays
With the temperature rising and the kids at home from school, holiday fun is indoors ...
Carbon Farming helps Australian agriculture power ahead
Farming has an important role to play in reducing Australia’s carbon emissions and the Government ...
Saving energy and money – join the club!
Sydney’s Castle Hill RSL Club is using a Government energy efficiency grant to cut its ...
Tips for better energy use set to benefit those in need
Low income Australians will get help to make their homes more energy efficient under a ...
Energy Efficient ways to light up Christmas
Creative and colourful lights on Australian homes at Christmas are a holiday tradition, and now ...
Energy efficiency ideas take flight in Temora
When it comes to energy efficiency, the NSW country town of Temora is reaching for ...
Carbon neutral Yarra powering ahead
Yarra City Council has been recognised as Victoria’s first carbon neutral Council under the Australian ...
Chicken manure power plant not such a ‘fowl’ idea
Chicken manure could soon be powering parts of south-east Queensland. The $18 million Cleveland Power ...
The grape waste powering an energy efficient future
Companies receive many prompts to change their behaviour. An annual energy bill of $3.4 million ...
What a capital idea: energy efficient Canberra homes a glimpse of the future
A house that rotates and another that has just achieved a nine star energy rating ...
Chocolate maker thinks outside the box
South Australian-based chocolate maker Robern Menz is cutting emissions and reducing energy costs by revolutionising ...
Grants to help Wodonga businesses come clean
A rendering company in north-east Victoria is one of three manufacturers in the region set ...
Timber company to take the axe to its carbon emissions
A sawmill in southern NSW aims to chop its carbon emissions and improve its energy ...
Wind power delivers boost to Whyalla manufacturing
The town of Whyalla will supply up to 20 wind towers for a south Australian ...
Initiative targets energy savings at the local level
An initiative to help local councils install solar or heat pump hot water systems in ...
Tune into these green screens
Samsung and LG have this week been recognised for manufacturing the most energy efficient flat-screen ...
Tamworth abattoir gets help to slice its energy costs
A Tamworth abattoir will benefit from the Government’s Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program, ...
Sweet energy deal for Mackay Sugar
Mackay Sugar has flicked the switch on its new $120 million Racecourse Cogeneration Plant, and ...
Sparking a sweeter, cleaner use of energy at Mackay Sugar
Australia’s second-largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar produces around 800,000 tonnes of sugar each year. ...
A pint of carbon neutral please
Australians love their beer – and now they can crack open a brew that’s 100 ...
Bright idea helps club make savings
When it comes to making big savings on their energy bills, a youth club north ...
Practical information on energy efficiency at heart of grants program
Small and medium-sized businesses and community groups can now apply for grants that will allow ...
Latest round of grants to help energise Australian communities
Communities around Australia are being encouraged to work towards a clean energy future with the ...
Managing manure helps pig farm bring home the bacon
A farm in south-west NSW has become the first approved piggery project under the Government’s ...
International push for carbon pricing highlighted at World Bank meetings
Efforts are being made around the globe to take action on climate change through carbon ...
UN climate change head in talks Down Under
The Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Christiana Figueres, is ...
Trucking company prime movers in quest to cut emissions
A Dubbo-based trucking company has made some big changes to the way it does business ...
Award nomination recognises Shayleen’s carbon market contribution
A senior Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency staff member has been nominated for ...
Queensland shines in solar stakes
It’s known as the ‘Sunshine State’ – so it’s appropriate that Queensland leads the nation ...
Splash out on small improvements and save big money on your pool costs
With warm weather just around the corner, households across the country are rolling back their ...
Energy efficient supermarket’s super savings
Just four weeks after implementing a range of energy saving measures, the owner of an ...
Report clears the air over China’s plans for clean energy
China is on track to have the world’s second largest emissions trading scheme, and is ...
First Australian carbon units issued
The Clean Energy Regulator has issued carbon units for the first time under the carbon ...
Going with the flow—tides to power to Top End
Tidal movements in the Top End are some of the largest in the country – ...
US leads climate talks
More than half the countries participating in this week’s Major Economies Forum on Energy and ...
Entertaining ideas to save power
Technology keeps us entertained, connected, and organised – but it’s easy to overlook that the ...
Geothermal researchers ready to rock thanks to energy grant
The University of Adelaide has been awarded $1.25 million to lead research into one of ...
Clearing the air on the best ways to cool your home
Australians love their air-conditioners – but they are one of the most energy-intensive household appliances. ...
Government assistance and your electricity bill
Many Australian households have already received important information explaining the impact of the carbon price ...
A master class on building a clean energy future
The peak body representing the Australian building and construction industry has showcased the latest in ...
Turning landfill waste into clean energy
Three landfill gas capture projects that will generate enough renewable energy in a year to ...
Are you registered to provide financial services in emissions units?
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) reminds individuals and companies who are registered to ...
Australia and European Commission agree on pathway towards fully linking Emissions Trading Systems
The Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, the Hon Greg Combet MP, and ...
TAFE takes top honours
A combination of energy efficiency measures– including a lighting upgrade yielding savings of $118,000 a ...
Energising small business
The Clean Energy Future website now includes a one-stop shop for small businesses wanting to ...
Working together to adapt to climate change
Regions planning for the impacts of climate change and the potential adaptation measures they could ...
You have the power
Energy saving tips to suit your lifestyle You don’t have to make sacrifices to your ...
Investing in technology helps WA businesses come clean
Four manufacturers in Western Australia are using grants to invest in clean technology that will ...
Energy-efficient butcher slices hundreds off his electricity bill
A Melbourne butcher has shown how simple it can be for businesses to reduce their ...
Riding the wave towards another renewable energy source
Can you image nature generating enough energy to power a city of more than four-million ...
Universities grow jobs in a Clean Energy Future
Businesses aren’t the only ones benefiting from new opportunities under the Government’s Clean Energy Future ...
Bright future for renewables
Australia, under a clean energy future, could tap into its substantial renewable energy resources to ...
Counting on a clean energy future
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia is taking steps to help transform the business ...
Help for manufacturers in a clean energy future
Dollar-for-dollar funding is now available for carbon price liable manufacturing businesses under the $1 billion ...
How will the carbon price affect electricity costs in your state or territory?
The impact of the carbon price on your electricity bill will vary depending on which ...
Cost of living impact minimal
Cost of living increases under the carbon price have been minimal, with the majority of ...
ACCC webinar to address carbon price concerns
Small businesses that are concerned about their obligations and rights in relation to carbon price ...
Million tonne milestone
Some of the country’s leading companies—including ANZ, QANTAS, Virgin, NAB, Sensis and CBRE—have helped the ...
Clean economies to prosper over coming decades
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, told participants at a Clean ...
Helping Australian businesses innovate for a cleaner future
The $200 million Clean Technology Innovation Program will provide opportunity for Australian businesses to find ...
Minimal impact to your grocery bill
The carbon price will have a very minor impact on your weekly trip to the ...
Carbon price on SGGs to have little effect on consumers
The cost of refrigerating items at home and re-gassing your car’s air conditioning is expect ...
Consumers and the carbon price: it pays to be vigilant
Consumers need to be aware that some unscrupulous businesses might attempt to blame the increase ...
Electricity price impact small under carbon pricing
Given that many of Australia’s electricity companies are heavy polluters, electricity prices will be influenced ...
A major step towards a Clean Energy Future
Australia has taken a major step towards a clean energy future with Australia’s major greenhouse ...
Tale of two councils
Two councils are leading the way in cutting emissions from waste and, in the process, ...
Clean energy advocates deliver message to ethnic media
A distinguished group of clean energy advocates joined forces in Sydney on 26 June to ...
Western Sydney manufacturer invests in cleaner technology
Food manufacturer Crafty Chef will reduce its carbon emissions intensity by more than 50 per ...
Payments to help Veterans and Defence community
From today, more than 200,000 service pensioners and war widows will receive a household assistance ...
New methodology could see dairy farmers turn manure into income
A new carbon farming methodology could soon see dairy producers earn carbon credits under the ...
$42 million granted to communities for smarter energy use
The Government has announced more than $42 million in grants to improve energy efficiency across ...
Clean Energy Regulator membership finalised
Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Minister Greg Combet has announced that Anne Brown and Virginia ...
Manufacturers reduce costs with first round of grants
The first 13 grants from the Government’s $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs will help ...
Financial services licensing for emissions units: Getting ready for 1 July
From 1 July 2012, various types of emissions units will be financial products under the ...
Climate Change Authority appointment
The Government has announced a new appointment to the Climate Change Authority with Ms Anthea ...
Pensioners to receive more assistance
More than three million Australian pensioners will receive more money in their bank accounts over ...
Agriculture to share $72.5 million in research grants
More than 100 research and demonstration projects across Australia will share in $72.5 million as ...
$20 million to help small business and community groups with energy efficiency
The Australian Government has announced more than $20 million in grants to improve energy efficiency ...
Boosting the bank accounts of Australian families
From today, more than 1.6 million Australian families will receive additional money in their bank ...
Carbon price opportunities and obligations for landfill managers
Under the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Future plan, a number of landfill facilities may have ...
Living Green, drinking tea and weaving
This Saturday, 12 May, Auburn Community Development Network (ACDN) will host another ‘enviro tea salon’ ...
New appointments to ARENA board
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) board has a new acting chair following the announcement ...
Empowering householders to save money
This month, the CSIRO EnergySavers behaviour change pilot project starts in Brisbane and Melbourne. Around ...
Home Energy Saver Scheme to help vulnerable Australians
Financially vulnerable Australians are a step closer to being well equipped with tools to be ...
Hundreds of projects to benefit from biodiversity grants
More than 300 projects from around the country are set to benefit from the Australian ...
South Korea passes ETS legislation
The Republic of Korea, one of Australia’s top trading partners and the world’s 15th largest ... More carbon credit opportunities for livestock producers
A new initiative could provide livestock producers with opportunities to earn carbon credits for reducing ...
Western Australia joining the conversation on a clean energy future
A group of community organisations have come together and launched the EmpowerWA project to start ... ASIC releases details for registration and licensing of financial services in emissions units
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released details regarding the registration and licensing ... Australia and Republic of Korea’s plans for tackling climate change together
Global challenges presented by climate change and a growing need to work together were among ...
Biochar research funding to assist farmers in Carbon Farming Initiative
Two-million dollars of funding has been announced for five research projects looking to investigate ways ...
Landfills, a chance for local governments to make money under a carbon price
The Australian Government has used a national forum in Canberra to explain how local governments ...
Clean energy future on the international stage
Australia’s move to a clean energy future has taken centre stage at an international forum ...
Release of CEFC Expert Review
The Australian Government has released a report by the independent Clean Energy Finance Corporation – ...
Support to fast track the development of carbon farming methodologies
The Australian Government has published draft funding guidelines for the development of carbon farming methodologies ...
Comments invited on CFI regulations
Draft regulations to support the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) were released for consultation today by ...
Clean Energy Regulator opens for business
Australia has taken another significant step towards a clean energy future, with the Clean Energy ...
Australia and Europe to unite on Emissions Trading Schemes
The Australian Government and the European Union this week confirmed that they will aim to ...
Two more appointments to Clean Energy Regulator
The Clean Energy Regulator has two new members, with Jennie Granger and Dr Michael Sargent ...
100% Ready for clean energy
The Nature Conservation Council (NCC) of NSW today launched its 100% Ready campaign. Through inspirational ...
New Carbon Farming Handbook will help create revenue for farmers
A new handbook, released under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), has been designed as a ...
Carbon farming to see new expert panel
A new expert panel to assess the proposed methods for developing carbon credits has been ... ASIC releases guidance and policy proposals for carbon financial products
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) recently released regulatory guidance to help businesses comply ...
Clean Energy Finance Corporation to be housed in Sydney
Sydney has been selected as the new home of the Government’s $10 billion Clean Energy ...
Clean Technology Investment Programs information sessions
Manufacturers can learn how to apply for the $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs at ...
Australia’s first ‘Summer Study’
Long term investment in energy efficiency in our households communities and businesses will create new ...Empowering Australians to take action on climate change
Today, ClimateWorks Australia launched its national public engagement program aimed at showing how Australia can ...
Hitting the road to explain energy efficiency programs
More than 700 people from an array of government, community and private sector organisations attended ...
Talking Clean Energy
Talking Clean Energy is a new engaging series of 30 radio segments, broadcast across Australia ...
Fixing Our Country – Indigenous Carbon Farming
Greening Australia SA has launched a carbon market training program in South Australia to assist ...
Engaging our bright sparks
Australian teachers and students can now harness the kinetic energy of a soccer ball to ...
Latest CFI initiative a burning issue for land managers
Indigenous land managers and farmers in northern Australia will now be able to generate revenue ... Australian manufacturing moving to a cleaner future
Australian manufacturing is moving to a clean energy future as $1 billion in funding will ...
Agricultural sector embraces clean energy future
Australia’s agricultural sector is embracing a clean energy future as land managers, industry, universities and ...
Chair appointed to Clean Energy Regulator
The Government has announced it will appoint Ms Chloe Munro as the Chair and Chief ... New programs drive smarter energy use
A package of energy efficiency programs designed to drive smarter energy use in business, local ...
Applications for land sector grants close soon
Applications for research and demonstration funding that will help unlock the possibilities of carbon farming ...
More schools to go solar
Nearly 800 schools across the country have been awarded grants to help them install solar ...New appointments to Energy Security Council announced
The Australian Government has announced four new appointments to the Energy Security Council, which was ...
Planting trees under Carbon Farming Initiative
Across Australia, farmers and land managers are now able to plant permanent native forest trees ...
Biodiversity Fund now open
Australia’s farmers and other land managers can now apply for funding under the Biodiversity Fund, ... International progress towards cutting carbon pollution
The Durban climate change conference has concluded resulting in further progress towards a new international ...
Clean Energy bills receive Royal Assent
Central legislation is now in place to deliver a clean energy future for Australia, as ...
Carbon Farming Initiative launches
The Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Administrator is now open for business, providing exciting opportunities for farmers, ...
Australia-NZ links on emissions trading
Australia and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen links between their emissions trading schemes in ...
Cash assistance under Energy Security Fund
Applications are now open to eligible electricity generators for cash assistance under the Energy Security ... Landfill sites: creating revenue under CFI
Landfill site operators will soon be able to generate extra revenue while reducing carbon pollution ... Climate Change Authority: Melbourne based
The Climate Change Authority (CCA), one of the key bodies established under the clean energy ...
Land Sector Carbon & Biodiversity Board
The Government has announced the establishment of the independent Land Sector Carbon and Biodiversity Board, ...
International climate negotiations
Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Minister Greg Combet has used an address at the Australian ...
Australia’s green growth
Business leaders, energy policy experts and investors from Australia and Denmark have met in Canberra ...Submissions open: CEFC review
Submissions are being sought on the key elements of the $10 billion commercially oriented Clean ... Clean Energy Regulator to start early 2012
The new body charged with administering the carbon pricing mechanism will begin operating in early ...
Clean Energy Legislation: an overview
As the nation moves towards a clean energy future, a guide to the new legislation ...
Legislation passes Senate
Australia took another major step towards a clean energy future today (November 8) after the ... Carbon Expo 2011
Australian business leaders, government representatives, community groups and international counterparts will converge in Melbourne ... Solar Cities: A catalyst for change
The Australian Government is partnering with the community and industry to trial a range of products ... Australia’s carbon price will be linked to carbon markets around the world
Australia’s carbon price will be linked to carbon markets around the world from the start ...
New Climate Authority will give independent advice on the carbon price
A new Climate Change Authority will be created by the Clean Energy laws which are ...
Reducing landfill waste emissions
Landfill operators, liable to pay a carbon price, will have incentives to reduce their emissions ...
Youth transformation: Power Shift Brisbane
Youth across Australia will converge in Brisbane this weekend (15-17 October) for the second of ... Clean Energy Finance Corporation: experts appointed
A panel of experts has been appointed by the Government to advise on the design ... Legislation passes House of Representatives
The Clean Energy legislative package has today (12 October 2011) been passed through the House ...
Impact of a carbon price on household expenditure
Treasury has set out a more detailed breakdown of the impact of a $23 carbon ...
Powershift: youth climate action
A group of committed young Australians will share their passion for climate action to inspire ... Low carbon communities: energy efficiency that supports households
The design of two streams of the Low Carbon Communities initiative is open for public ... Economic opportunities for farmers
Australia faces significant opportunities to reduce carbon pollution and increase the amount of carbon stored ... Legislation introduced to Parliament
On Tuesday, 13 September 2011 the Government introduced a package of Bills to Parliament that will ... Is yours a sustainable house?
Encouraging energy efficiency at home is a major part of the Government’s plans for a ...
Illustrating the clean energy future vision
People across Australia are sharing their experience in the shift to a clean energy future ... Farmers to benefit from CFI legislation
Australian farmers will benefit from the Government’s plan for a clean energy future. More than ...
Household assistance: Veterans
Under the Government’s carbon price plan, 9 in 10 households will receive some combination of ... International linking
From July 2015, Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism will be linked to carbon markets around the ...
The benefits of a carbon price
A carbon price is an effective and efficient way to reduce carbon pollution and move ...
Environmental effectiveness of a carbon price
Australia produces about 500 million tonnes of carbon pollution each year, making us one of ...
Price impacts of a carbon price
The carbon price will be paid by Australia’s biggest polluters. They will need a permit ...
Why is Australia cutting its carbon pollution?
Climate change is happening and risks damaging Australia’s environment and way of life. The CSIRO, ...
Assistance for students & low income earners
Under Government’s carbon price plan, 9 in 10 households will receive some combination of tax ...
Australia’s carbon pollution: the global context
Our carbon pollution may appear a small proportion of the global total, but it puts ...
Assistance for people with disability and carers
People who receive the Disability Support Pension or the Carer Payment will be eligible for ...
Supporting those who need it most: Pensioners
Over half the money raised from a carbon price will be used to assist households. ...
Assistance: Supporting self-funded retirees
Self-funded retirees who hold Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards will receive assistance under the carbon pricing ...
Playing your part
All Australians can do their bit to create a clean energy future. There are many ...
Helping Australian families
Millions of families will receive new tax cuts and increases in cash payments under the ...
Household assistance: How much will I get?
Australians can calculate the assistance they might be eligible for under a carbon price by ...
Helping Australian households: What a carbon price means for you
Australian households will receive financial assistance under the Government’s carbon price plan. 9 in 10 ... Consultation open: Legislative package
The Government is seeking comment from the public, stakeholders and legal experts on the details ... What others are doing: China
Countries around the world are already taking action to reduce carbon pollution. By acting now, ...
Renewable energy: Driving innovation for a clean energy future
Australia has an abundance of solar, wind, wave and other clean energy sources. Driving innovation ...
Illustrating the vision for a clean energy future
The Government has launched a national advertising campaign to help illustrate the vision for a ...
Jobs and competitiveness in a clean energy future
The movement to a clean energy future will provide new employment opportunities for Australian workers ... Climate change: why act now
A clean energy future is part of a long term plan to reshape our economy, ...
PM launches Household Estimator
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced an easy way for householders to find out what ...
Households supported under carbon price
Australian Households will be looked after under a carbon price, with tax cuts, higher family ...
Government launches ‘Clean Energy Package’
Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan, and Minister for Climate ...
PM Gillard launches the Clean Energy Future website
Plan for a prosperous, sustainable Australia detailed in new website....Stay connected
