Browsing: Renewables, low emissions

In addition to slashing Singapore's carbon emissions, Sun Cable's giant solar project will cut the Northern Territory's emissions by 1.8 million tonnes a year, according to an EIS released today.

• Rio Tinto scheduling renewables roll-out, investigating on-site nature offsets
  
• Global nature action investor alliance to launch in next few months
  
• Coles launches own-brand carbon neutral beef range
  
• NSW to take stock of natural assets with an eye on new markets

The NSW government should allow energy from waste plants to be built in a wider range of areas, including renewable energy zones, according to the association representing the waste and resource recovery industry.

• New enforceable undertakings: Sydney Water to pay more than $1.2m
  
• BHP secures renewables PPA with Enel for key nickel assets
  
• Sydney Uni signs 100% renewables deal with Red Energy

Undeterred by two previous Senate disallowances, the federal government has again gazetted regulations that expand ARENA's remit beyond renewable technologies.

• Carbon business calls for inquiry, warns of 'derailed' opportunities
  
• ACIL Allen study backs $580 million pumped hydro project
  
• Chevron surrenders more ACCUs

APPEA and the Minerals Council have praised the Budget, but the Clean Energy Council, the Climate Council, and environment groups were all highly critical.

For the second time, the Senate has rejected an attempt by Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor to broaden ARENA's investment remit to include non-renewable technologies.

Victoria's Supreme Court has criticised the "high-handed" behaviour of a wind farm owner, giving it three months to resolve noise problems before an injunction takes effect.

• Sustainability reporting frameworks to cooperate on standard-setting
  
• Commission sets out expectations for transmission land access
  
• Eastern states to collaborate on hydrogen refuelling stations