• Policy

        • Australia

        • 2009

        Second Generation Biofuels Research and Development Program (Gen 2)

        The Second Generation Biofuels Research and Development (Gen 2) Program was a competitive grants program which supported the research, development and demonstration of new biofuel technologies and feedstocks that address the sustainable development of a biofuels industry in Australia. Funding of AUD 12.6 million was allocated to six projects over three years from 2009-10 to 2011-12 as part of the Australian Governments Clean Energy Initiative. Applications for the Program closed on 30 January 2009. ARENA assumed responsibility, from the former Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, for projects supported under the program.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2017

        Product Emissions Standards

        The Product Emissions Standards Act 2017 commenced on 15 September 2017. The Act establishes a national framework that allows Australia to address the adverse impacts of air pollution from certain products on human and environmental health.

        The Act allows the Minister to prescribe emissions-controlled products and make Rules relating to those products. Under the Act, offences relate to the import and supply of emissions-controlled products in Australia if they have not been certified as meeting a standard, or are not marked in accordance with the relevant standard.

        The first emissions-controlled products prescribed under the legislation are outdoor…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2009

        Solar Flagships Program

        The Solar Flagships Program was established in December 2009 to support the construction and demonstration of large-scale, grid-connected solar power stations in Australia. The program supported solar power playing a significant role in Australia’s electricity supply and operating within a competitive electricity market.

        The Program was part of the Australian Governments Clean Energy Initiative (CEI). To accelerate the commercialisation of solar power in Australia, the Government has committed AUD 1.5 billion to support the construction and demonstration of up to four large-scale solar power plants in Australia, using solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies. The…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2016

        Solar Communities Program

        The $5 million Solar Communities program supported local responses to climate change and deliver lower electricity costs for community organisations. The program provided funding for community groups in selected regions across Australia to install rooftop solar PV, solar hot water and solar-connected battery systems.

        The program is no longer accepting applications, and are supporting current projects until completion.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2019

        Improving the energy and emissions performance of buildings

        …delivering $44 million in net benefits in its first four years.   The current review is considering whether to expand mandatory disclosure of energy performance to other high energy using classes of commercial building, such as hotels, data centres, office tenancies and shopping centres.   The Australian Government will also develop new information, online tools and case studies for industry on how to upgrade building performance, saving owners and tenants energy and reducing their energy bills. Funding will be provided to develop a stock model and energy use baseline study for non-residential buildings in Australia to chart current and future ener...

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2004

        Green Vehicle Guide

        The Green Vehicle Guide (GVG) website was launched in August 2004. The GVG is an internet based database providing information on the environmental performance of all new vehicles sold in Australia weighing 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass or less.

         

        The GVG provides model specific fuel consumption and CO2 emissions data, based on data provided by manufacturers for each vehicle as part of the certification process.

         

        In 2015, the GVG underwent an upgrade to place a stronger focus on CO2 emissions, improve compatibility with mobile devices, and improve the ability of consumers to calculate annual fuel costs and CO2 emissions…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2017

        Building Sustainability Index (BASIX)

        BASIX or Building Sustainability Index is a scheme introduced by the government of New South Wales (NSW), Australia in 2004 to regulate the energy efficiency of residential buildings. It offers an online assessment tool for rating the expected performance of any residential development.
         
        BASIX sets sustainability targets for water and energy as well as minimum performance levels for the thermal comfort of the proposed development.
         
        The targets are expressed as a percentage saving against the NSW benchmark. While the benchmark is constant across NSW, the targets are varied to suit regional climates and can be amended over time to achieve…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2012

        MEPS - Dish washing

        Dishwashers were first subject to mandatory labelling in Victoria in 1989, with a national labelling scheme coming into effect in 1992.
        Each dishwasher in a store in Australia and New Zealand must display an Energy Rating Label. The label tells how much energy the dishwasher uses per year and gives a star rating that allows to compare its efficiency to dishwashers of a similar capacity (number of place settings).
        Buying a more energy efficient dishwasher can also reduce water use. Modern energy efficient dishwashers use less water than what is required to fill the average domestic kitchen sink.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2010

        Commercial Building Disclosure Program 2010

        …efficiency of Australia's large office buildings and to ensure prospective buyers and tenants are informed. The CBD Program is an initiative of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). It was established by the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 and is managed by the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy.A short, 90-second video outlining the CBD Program can be found here.Applicable Building Type(s)Existing non-residentialPolicy Requirement LevelMandatoryGovernanceDevelopment Authority: Australian Department of Industry and ScienceImplementation Authority: Australian Department of Industry and ScienceVerification Authority: Australian Department of Industry and ScienceEnforcement Authority: Australian Department of…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2001

        Windows Energy Rating Scheme (WERS)

        …impact on a whole house, in any climate of Australia. To participate in WERS, window makers must obtain energy ratings for their products from a rating organisation that is accredited by the AFRC (Australian Fenestration Rating Council). WERS is independent of any one manufacturer and acts as a fair, rigorous and credible system for testing performance claims. WERS-rated windows must meet all relevant Australian standards. The scheme forms part of the quality assurance that smart manufacturers offer their customers. It is all about certified performance. The Window Energy Rating Scheme is managed by the Australian Window Association (AWA). To…

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