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In an Australian first, the ACT Budget has put a price on the economic harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions, with the aim of raising funds for decarbonisation.

A Footprint analysis of carbon credit projects, renewables investment and energy productivity initiatives shows NSW has snared the lion's share of ERF revenue, and Queensland is set to dominate large-scale solar.

• ACT battery storage tender draws 17 bids
  
• Queensland orders industry to remove legacy firefighting foams
  
• Fourth beef producer approved to earn carbon credits

• Queensland to mandate biofuel use
  
• Auditor-General accused of 'systematic pessimism' on smart meters
  
• Hunt issues carbon credits method for beef farmers
  
• ACT adaptation strategy due soon

The ACT Government will sell its stake in up to 60 companies because it considers their fossil fuel exposure makes them too risky, and will source 100% of its electricity from renewables by 2025.