February 11, 2020
Energy sector analyst, RepuTex, has released a report finding that industry emissions (excluding electricity) have risen to 60% cent above 2005 levels and, on the current trajectory, the industrial sector is projected to surpass electricity as Australia’s largest emitt...
February 11, 2020
Independent MP, Zali Steggall, Member for Wahringa, has released details of her Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020, to be tabled as a private member's bill in Parliament on March 23.
The bill proposes that a long-term national em...
February 11, 2020
Australia’s councils have been given a ‘green’ star for their efforts to reduce emissions, with a report finding that all local governments assessed in the report are taking steps to cut emissions.
The latest Net Zero Momentum Tracker report assesses the emissions-reduc...
February 11, 2020
Nine Western Sydney councils have launched the Western Sydney Energy Program (WSEP) — a new strategy to slash emissions and boost energy savings for a more sustainable, affordable energy future.
Coordinated by the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (W...
February 11, 2020
The City of Adelaide has signed a power purchase agreement that ensures that it’s operations, including the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, UParks, depots and buildings, including the historic Adelaide Town Hall, are powered by 100 per cent renewable energy.
The partnership wi...
February 5, 2020
$1.68 million to support feasibility studies across seven proposed renewable hydrogen projects for Western Australia to support development of the fledgling industry.
The studies, funded through the Renewable Hydrogen Fund, include examining creating solar hydrogen for...
February 5, 2020
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) needs an urgent funding extension to maintain its critical role in improving energy reliability and reducing costs as the nation shifts to low-carbon sources according to a report by the Australia Institute.
In its rep...
February 5, 2020
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $630,000 in funding for the expansion of the Sustainable Australia Fund's (SAF) Better Building Finance service to NSW and SA, providing access for local businesses to low-cost, long-term finance for renewabl...
February 5, 2020
The Federal Government has announced an extension to the deadline for providing initial submissions for the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Review.
A discussion paper was released late last year to start the conversation abo...
February 4, 2020
The NSW Government has launched an inquiry into the causes, preparation for and response to the 2019-20 bushfires, including the role of climate change.
The six-month inquiry will be led by Dave Owens, former Deputy Commissioner of NSW Police, and Professor Mary O’Kane...
