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August, 2010
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Audit Determination Handbook - 31/08/2010
released 31 August 2010
Misconceptions about the Nationwide Home Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) - 13/08/2010
Understanding the national home energy rating scheme for new homes.
Green Reward Letters - 06/08/2010
Green Loans - Green Rewards letters and claim forms have now been distributed to households.
July, 2010
Green Start Round One - 26/07/2010
Applications open 26 July 2010 and close at 5:00pm Canberra local time, 20 August 2010
Reviews of Green Loans Program - 08/07/2010
On 8 July 2010, Senator Penny Wong released three separate reports into the Government’s Green Loans program
Green Loans to Green Start - 08/07/2010
On 8 July 2010, Senator Penny Wong announced that Green Loans would transition into a new Green Start program.
Discussion Paper: Treatment of renewable energy in the NGER System - 07/07/2010
Feedback is being sought on the Discussion Paper: Treatment of renewable energy in the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System as released today. Submissions close 9 August 2010.
June, 2010
Guide to installing solar panels - 21/06/2010
There are a few simple steps consumers should take before deciding to have a solar panel installed.
Australia’s first Smart Grid, Smart City announced - 07/06/2010
Newcastle will be the site of Australia’s first commercial-scale smart grid, in a project that will help Australians to save energy, connect renewable energy to the grid and to tackle climate change.
IPCC Workshop: Call for Expert Nominations - 07/06/2010
The IPCC announced it will hold a Workshop on Socioeconomic Scenarios for Climate Change Impact and Response Assessment, and has invited the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE) to nominate experts for consideration as participants in the Workshop.
May, 2010
Australia leads efforts to reduce deforestation - 28/05/2010
Australia is playing a leading role in international efforts to reduce deforestation, which causes approximately 18 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Australia's Latest National Greenhouse Accounts - 27/05/2010
On 27 May 2010 Penny Wong released the latest reports on our greenhouse gas emissions
Enhanced RET will boost renewable energy - 27/05/2010
A report on the impacts of changes to the design of the expanded Renewable Energy Target is now available.
Launch of 2010 Shout Out for Climate Change Competition - 24/05/2010
Senator Penny Wong has announced the 2010 Shout Out for Climate Change competition where young Australians have been invited to share their views on climate change.
Letter to the Editor - 17/05/2010
Dr Martin Parkinson's letter to the Editor, Canberra Times
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme - 05/05/2010
On 27 April 2010 the Prime Minister announced that the Government has decided to delay the implementation of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.
Report on climate change risks to Indigenous communities - 05/05/2010
A new report finds that Indigenous peoples in the tropical north are at greater risk from climate change than most other communities in Australia.
April, 2010
Review of the Administration of the Home Insulation Program - 22/04/2010
report released 22 April 2010
Secretary's speech to the Lowy Institute for International Policy - 22/04/2010
Post-Copenhagen, what next for action on climate change?
Home Insulation Safety Plan - 06/04/2010
On 1 April 2010 Greg Combet, Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, announced the Government’s Home Insulation Safety Plan.

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