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Policy & Planning

Clean Energy Regulator defends carbon offset scheme as Labor flags review
The Clean Energy Regulator defends Australia’s carbon offset regime following claims it lacks integrity. Labor commits to review the scheme.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 25, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Greens refer carbon scheme to watchdog after whistleblower labels offsets “fraud to the environment”
Most of Australia’s carbon offset units lack environmental integrity, whistleblower claims, labelling them an “environmental and taxpayer fraud”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Regulator predicts surging demand for carbon credits as prices stabilise after crash
The price of Australian carbon credits stabilises, as buyers digest the fall out of recent government changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 17, 2022

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Australia hits new renewables milestone, Taylor claims credit
Taylor claims credit for surging renewables share, while praising the Morrison government’s investments in the gas industry.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 11, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Regulator steps in to ensure carbon traders share windfalls, but price plunges again
Regulator intervenes to ensure carbon traders share ‘windfall’ profits from ERF changes, but the price has plunged and industry is angry about lack of consultation.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 10, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Why high carbon offset prices spell trouble for Morrison’s flagship emissions policy
Carbon offset projects may snub the Morrison government’s Emissions Reduction Fund, as carbon credit prices surge to record highs in the open market.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 16, 2021

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Australian regulator launches trial green hydrogen certification scheme
The Clean Energy Regulator will launch an 18-month trial of a hydrogen certification scheme. SEC says it should be focused on renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 12, 2021

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Renewables

Regulator tips “big reduction” in emissions in 2022, as renewables push out more coal
Latest Clean Energy Regulator data sets the scene for “a big reduction of emissions” going into 2022, as solar and wind continue to push coal out of the mix.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 3, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Meagre offerings for government’s latest emissions auction, all eyes on open market
Government purchases of carbon offsets remain low, with the secondary market now offering almost double the price for Australian Carbon Credit Units.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 22, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Regulator seeks input into new corporate emissions transparency reporting scheme
Clean Energy Regulator seeks feedback on new scheme to improve transparency around corporate emissions pledges and the use of offsets.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 19, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Junk credits: One-fifth of Australian carbon offsets could be “hot air”, report finds
One-fifth of carbon offset units issued through federal government’s Emissions Reduction Fund may have no basis in emissions reductions, new research finds.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 22, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s hidden carbon market: New options allow companies to out-bid government
Surging prices in voluntary market means that carbon abatement projects are now likely to be funded by companies rather than the government.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 14, 2021

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