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The NSW Government is seeking advice on why only six building environmental upgrade agreements have been signed in four years.

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The Victorian Government today announced plans to extend state-wide a statutory financing mechanism for building upgrades, while similar legislation in South Australia is yet to clear State Parliament.

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NSW Government delays in releasing its 'waste to energy' policy are hindering Sydney City's efforts to use biogas as part of its ambitious plans for a network of trigeneration facilities, mayor Clover Moore said today.

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A new NSW scheme that makes efficiency upgrades a more lucrative prospect for building owners differs from a Victorian version in one key respect – improvements don't have to wait on unanimous agreement from tenants.