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Foil insulation to be removed

Thu, 11 March 2010 The Federal Government will fund the removal of foil insulation installed under the Home Insulation Program.

Queensland Solar Hot Water Program cancelled

Wed, 10 March 2010 Queensland’s Solar Hot Water Program will no longer go ahead owing to the withdrawal of Federal funding.

First Australian energy assessment released

Tue, 9 March 2010 Renewable energy resources account for seven per cent of total national energy generation, according to Australia’s first comprehensive assessment of its energy resources, the Australian Energy Resource Assessment.

Inquiry finds Victorian approval process lacking

Mon, 8 March 2010 The Victorian Environment and Natural Resources Committee has conducted an inquiry into the approvals process for renewable energy projects in Victoria, labelling the state sub-par.

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.

GBCA announces sustainable cities framework

Wed, 3 March 2010 The Green Building Council of Australia has released a draft national framework for its Green Star Communities rating system.

Industry debates RET split

Tue, 2 March 2010 The proposed splitting of the Renewable Energy Target has prompted diverse opinion within the renewable energy industry, with three more industry groups adding to the debate.

New Department takes over Home Insulation Program

Mon, 1 March 2010 Control of the beleaguered Home Insulation Program has shifted from the Department of Environment to a newly created Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.

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.

Development approval for Kyoto Energy Park

Tue, 23 February 2010 The New South Wales Government has given development approval for the Kyoto Energy Park, which is being developed by property services company Pamada.

Musselroe Wind Farm on ice

Tue, 23 February 2010 Roaring 40s has announced that construction of its Musselroe Wind Farm in Tasmania has been halted due to issues surrounding the Renewable Energy Certificate system.

Home Insulation and Solar Hot Water programs discontinued

Fri, 19 February 2010 The Federal Government’s Home Insulation and Solar Hot Water Rebate programs have been discontinued, as of close of business Friday 19 February.

Solar PV safety standards come under the spotlight

Fri, 19 February 2010 The safety standards of home solar photovoltaic installations have recently come under the spotlight, prompting the industry to reaffirm its longstanding commitment to high standards and the use of high quality products.

Wanted: Smart Home Family

Thu, 18 February 2010 EnergyAustralia and Sydney Water are seeking a family with children, including a resident writer, to live in a 'Smart Home' and write about their experience.

Lower solar feed-in tariff rate recommended for ACT

Tue, 16 February 2010 The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission has recommended that the Australian Capital Territory lower its solar feed-in tariff premium rate.

New round of LEED funding opens in WA

Tue, 16 February 2010 The Western Australian Government is offering $10 million worth of funding for the development of sustainable, low-emissions technology.

Garrett orders home insulation inspections

Fri, 12 February 2010 Federal Minister for the Environment Peter Garrett has announced that all foil insulation installed under the Government’s Home Insulation Program will now undergo a Government funded electrical safety inspection.

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).

Australia submits Copenhagen Accord target

Tue, 2 February 2010 Australia has formally submitted its emissions reduction target range as part of the Copenhagen Accord, not moving from its original reduction target of five per cent unconditional and 15-25 per cent conditional.

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.

COAG commitment on new building energy efficiency fulfilled

Fri, 22 January 2010 Changes will be made to the 2010 Building Code of Australia to increase the energy efficiency of new buildings, fulfilling a Council of Australian Governments (COAG) commitment.