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Fleet managers will find low-emission vehicles a more attractive proposition, thanks to a new partnership between the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and a financial services company.

• CEFC provides $100m solar loan to Origin
  
• Government introduces building energy disclosure exemptions
  
• ACT adjusts discounts for clean vehicles

• Doubling of energy productivity worth almost $60bn
  
• New $400m trust to undertake office upgrades
  
• Ramp-up of LNG projects ends decline in demand for power

Property developer Stockland has issued a EUR300 million green bond to fund investments in construction projects and refurbishments that achieve a Green Star rating of 4 stars or above.

• Fund backs first owners corporation office block retrofit
  
• New head for Greenpeace
  
• Farmers and foresters surveyed on bioenergy
  
• E3 program explains legislative changes

• New green-star rating tool goes beyond single buildings
  
• Trigen and lighting upgrades feature in $42m council and community grant round
  
• Carbon credits rules on the way for dairy farmers

• State schemes still unnecessary if carbon price goes: Coalition
  
• Environmental regulators explore 'proceeds of crime' options
  
• Retrofit payoff: building bought for $7.95m, sold for $12.25m
  
• Australia on track to meet Kyoto emissions commitment
  
• Tasmania urged to prioritise Climate Council tasks

• Lease financing on offer for energy efficiency upgrades
  
• Newcastle joins drive to finance building upgrades
  
• Abbott to Gillard: energy retailers must itemise carbon costs

• Investa uses the 'people factor' to turbocharge efficiency
  
• Woolworths' two-step approach to proving efficiency gains
  
• Cogeneration helps BASF beat energy and emissions targets
  
• Government seeks consultant to review $1.5bn Water Smart program

• Green Building Council certifies 400th building
  
• Westpac launches new leasing product for energy efficient equipment
  
• Marathon payout avoids litigation over mining rights
  
• New Carbon Farming Initiative guide launched