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No carbon price says Abbott – leave it to the trees

Thu, 22 July 2010 Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has confirmed that under a Coalition government, there would be no carbon pricing implemented.

NZ launches ETS

Thu, 8 July 2010 New Zealand has launched an Emissions Trading Scheme, which will see companies trading in carbon credits referred to as New Zealand Units.

RET not enough: report

Fri, 28 May 2010 Australia’s carbon pollution will soar if companies are not forced to take responsibility for their pollution, states Renewable energy investment opportunities and abatement in Australia, a report commissioned by The Climate Institute and Westpac.

Budget funds small step for renewables

Thu, 13 May 2010 The clean energy industry has welcomed the $652.5 million allocated to the Renewable Energy Future Fund in the 2010-11 Federal Budget but says it doesn’t go far enough.

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme postponed

Wed, 28 April 2010 The introduction of Federal Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme has been postponed until the end of 2012.

Copenhagen – where to from here?

EcoGeneration — March/April 2010 While it may be tempting, it is misguided to take a black and white view regarding the success of the Copenhagen Climate Change conference. Like most complex matters, the outcomes are a mix of positive achievements and missed opportunity, writes Dominique La Fontaine, who attended the conference in December.

EcoGen 2010 – six months to go and counting!

EcoGeneration — March/April 2010 With just six months to go until the clean energy industry comes together for the Australian clean energy industry event of the year, the excitement continues to build. EcoGeneration brings you the latest EcoGen 2010 developments.

Bringing bioenergy to market

EcoGeneration — March/April 2010 Dr Iain MacGill discusses the challenges and opportunities for bioenergy to contribute to an expanded renewable energy target within the Australian National Electricity Market.

Imagining the solar future

EcoGeneration — March/April 2010 Since the early 1970s, Dr Muriel Watt has been working with a quiet determination to ensure that renewable energy is a viable means of living sustainably. Lucy Rochlin spoke with Dr Watt about why she can’t imagine a future for Australia without solar panels on every house.

ETS can work: MIT report

Mon, 8 March 2010 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Energy Environment Policy Research Centre has released a report on emissions trading schemes, claiming that they can be effective in reducing emissions without having a significant economic impact.

RET reforms inspire new wind farm for AGL

Sun, 7 March 2010 AGL has responded to proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Target by entering into a conditional arrangement for the construction of a wind farm in Victoria’s southwest.

Federal Government proposes to split RET

Fri, 26 February 2010 The Federal Government has proposed to divide the Renewable Energy Target into two parts: the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target.

Emissions to rise under Coalition climate policy says Government

Fri, 5 February 2010 The Department of Climate Change has said that analysis of the Opposition’s climate change policy confirms that it will not achieve a five per cent target by 2020.

Big solar remains in the shadows

Fri, 5 February 2010 The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) has welcomed the Opposition’s commitment to increased support for solar energy in Australia, but has said that more needs to be done to take advantage of Australia’s solar resource.

Tepid industry response to Coalition climate change policy

Wed, 3 February 2010 The Coalition’s new climate change policy has received a lukewarm response from clean energy industry bodies.

Abbott unveils climate plan

Tue, 2 February 2010 Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott has released the Coalition's climate change policy in response to the Government's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).

Greens propose interim emissions trading solution

Fri, 29 January 2010 The Australian Greens are proposing to introduce a $20 per tonne fixed carbon price for two years as an interim solution to break the political deadlock over an emissions trading scheme.

Abu Dhabi’s global energy summit kicks off

Mon, 18 January 2010 The World Future Energy Summit, which kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre this week, has gained the support of some of the world’s leading businesses.

Up close with Ian Porter

EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 For Ian Porter, Chief Executive Officer of the Alternative Technology Association, people and communities are central to the existence – and success – of the clean energy industry. He spoke with EcoGeneration about his passion for sustainability and his vision for the future.

All aboard – Australia’s rocky voyage toward sustainability

EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 An executive with experience spanning numerous renewable associations and companies around the world, The Hon Peter Rae AO has a unique vantage point from which to understand Australia’s position within the global clean energy context. He spoke with Lucy Rochlin about the need for Australia to reassert itself as a leader in renewable energy before we miss the boat for good.

Copenhagen pledges must be raised says IEA

Wed, 16 December 2009 The International Energy Association (IEA) says that pledges being discussed at the Copenhagen Climate Conference “fall short” of what is needed to stave off dangerous global warming.

No emissions trading scheme for Australia (yet)

Mon, 7 December 2009 The Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) bill has been voted down in the Senate.

Get set for the main event in clean energy: EcoGen 2010

Mon, 30 November 2009 The dates and venue for EcoGen 2010, the clean energy industry conference and exhibition for Australia’s clean energy industry, have been announced: the premier business to business event will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5 – 8 September 2010.

Green, black and white

Wed, 18 November 2009 With the inclusion of a National White Certificate Scheme in the Coalition’s amendments to Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), we need to ask, what is it? And what is it good for?

China and US agree to co-operate on climate, but legally binding treaty unlikely at COP15

Wed, 18 November 2009 China and the United States have agreed to expand co-operation on climate change, energy and the environment, however, leaders at the recent APEC summit agreed a legally binding treaty will not be reached at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15).

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