accu Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Telstra dumps offsets and “carbon neutral” claims: Whistleblower says others should do the same
Telstra will no longer buy carbon credits and instead invest directly in decarbonisation, a move Andrew Macintosh says others should consider.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 17, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“Back to the future” for Australia’s carbon credit scheme
Changes to Australia’s carbon credit unit scheme will allow farmers to propose new carbon reduction methods, but critics say it could undermine the scheme.
Liv Casben

May 22, 2024

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Independents want coal and gas projects buried in net zero clause rather than Safeguard bans
Independents suggest new gas projects should meet net zero standard for the life of project, in compromise deal on Safeguards Mechanism.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 20, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Chubb prunes carbon credit scheme, but concern lingers over fossil fuel offsets
Chubb Review recommends suite of “updates” to strengthen the integrity of Australia’s carbon offset scheme, including dumping the “avoided deforestation” methodology.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 9, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Australian carbon prices surge on Labor win, as Bowen holds back ‘greenslide’
The price of Australian carbon offsets jumps after Labor win, even as Chris Bowen seeks to dampen prospects of higher climate targets.
Michael Mazengarb

May 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

A closer look at the Australian carbon market in 2021 – a year of records
We take a closer look at 2021 in the Australian carbon market “by the numbers,” and weigh the implications for 2022 – an election year.
Reputex

Jan 20, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Carbon offset prices could double by 2030, unless companies do the dirty work
Prices for Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) could more than double by 2030, rising to a range of $20-45/t.
Reputex

Apr 13, 2021

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Markets

Why the carbon value of LGCs could underwrite new wind and solar
And why long-term investment will remain uncertain until a more robust and integrated climate and energy policy framework is developed.
Reputex

Oct 14, 2020

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Other Good Stuff

The NEG, and what it means for Australia’s carbon credit market
With the NEG kicked down the road, it is a good time to step back and consider the implications for Australia’s climate policies.
Gordon Weiss

Apr 30, 2018

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Policy & Planning

Rule changes for emissions reduction fund likely to push prices higher
It has been announced that the 4th ERF auction will be held in November this year. Here is a summary of the announcements made by the Regulator and re-state our price and supply expectations for auction four.
Reputex Carbon

Aug 17, 2016

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Markets

Direct Action auctions indicate rise in cost of emissions
Modelling shows that the trend for emission prices is likely to rise in future auctions of the Emission Reductions Fund.
Reputex Carbon

Jun 6, 2016

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