China launches its first emissions trading scheme
19 June, 2013China launched its first carbon emissions trading scheme yesterday in Shenzhen. By 2015, the scheme aims to reduce the city’s carbon emissions per unit of GDP by 21% compared to 2010 levels.
Improved energy standards for computers
21 May, 2013From 1 October 2013, Australia will implement minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for computers and computer monitors, as well as mandatory energy rating labels (ERL) for computer monitors.
New safety rules to protect offshore workers and environment
17 May, 2013On 15 May, the Australian Parliament passed a landmark law to better protect Australian offshore workers and Australia’s pristine marine environment.
The future of the Clean Energy Future package
15 May, 2013A statement of the current and future impacts of the government’s Clean Energy Future package has been released.
Community engagement the key to better cities, says GBCA
19 April, 2013A new strategic and streamlined approach to planning in NSW can deliver better communities and cities, but it requires a genuine commitment to community engagement, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
Australia and China strengthen carbon market collaboration
11 April, 2013The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has announced during her visit to Beijing that Australia and China have agreed to new arrangements to strengthen our collaboration on carbon markets.
New standards for e-waste
18 February, 2013Standards Australia has today announced a new Australian/New Zealand standard for electronic waste.
Waikato professor to write carbon capture and storage law
11 December, 2012The Director of the University of Waikato Centre for Environmental, Resources and Energy Law (CEREL), Professor Barry Barton, is working with government and industry insiders to develop a legal and regulatory framework for carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Australian ETS to link up with world’s largest ETS
27 November, 2012Legislation passed by the Senate last night will enable Australia and Europe to begin linking their emissions trading systems.
ASIC licence essential for trading carbon credits
19 November, 2012In a step forward for Australia’s emerging carbon trading market, national electricity retailer ERM Power has been granted one of the first licences to trade in emissions units and derivatives.
Renewable energy on target for billions in investment: independent analysis
01 November, 2012An independent report from strategic consultancy SKM MMA shows that Australia’s 20% Renewable Energy Target has delivered $18.5 billion in investment, with the potential for $18.7 billion more if the policy is retained in its current form.
Solar Council rejects push to abolish SRES
23 October, 2012The Australian Solar Council has rejected a call by the Productivity Commission to abolish the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES).
Preliminary talks on EU carbon price reform hit home in Australia
25 September, 2012Preliminary talks held in Europe to reform the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) will flow through to Australian carbon prices, with the timing and size of any reform crucial for the Australian carbon price and for Australian companies, according to carbon analytics firm RepuTex.
Energy efficiency minimum standards a win for consumers
19 September, 2012The availability of low-quality, energy-intensive appliances imported from overseas will be reduced under new legislation passed through the Senate last week, in a move applauded by the Clean Energy Council.
Super trawler banned until proven sustainable
11 September, 2012The Stop the Trawler alliance has welcomed the federal government’s laws to prohibit super trawlers in Australia until science and consultation can demonstrate they will not damage our marine life and fisheries.
