2008 Newsletters
July 2008 Newsletter - EREP plans due 31 December 2008
Now that you've registered for EREP, it is time to start preparing your submission. Environmental Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP) are due to the Victorian EPA by 31 December 2008.
February 2008 Newsletter- Carbon Markets Update
There has been a flurry of carbon markets activity since the federal election in November 2007. This newsletter provides a snapshot of the critical issues, particularly those issues where public submissions are being sought.
March 2008 Newsletter - Strategic Energy Procurement Update
Since the extreme prices seen in the NEM last year, the market has fallen significantly over summer in NSW, Qld and Vic. The mild summer is largely to thank for this, with the lack of extreme temperatures giving little justification for any spot price spikes. At the same time rainfall in NSW and Qld has brought some much need water to the black coal power stations. The exception is in SA where the summer has been hot and prices have risen significantly with long periods of VoLL pricing.
July 2008 Newsletter - Understanding Garnaut and the Green Paper
With the release of the Garnaut Review's draft report and the Government's Green Paper, it is essential for Australian businesses to cut through the policy debate and media spin, and understand the Federal Government's emerging carbon reduction strategies.
February 2008 Newsletter - Environment Resource Efficiency Plans
The Environment Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP) program was developed by Victoria EPA to encourage an integrated approach to energy, water and waste.
October 2008 Newsletter - Preparing for a low carbon future
This Energetics newsletter addresses a range of issues for Australian businesses as they prepare for a low carbon future, including reporting requirements, energy pricing, available grants and upcoming conferences.
May 2008 Newsletter - NGER Update
Within months you may be liable under Federal law to report your company's energy usage and greenhouse gases. Energetics can help you with getting ready for the National Greenhouse And Energy Reporting Act and answer your questions about:
June 2008 Newsletter - Reaction of Energetics to the new NSW Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
Energetics is Australias leading climate change and energy solutions company, which has been behind some of the biggest energy savings in corporate Australia over the last 25 years.
July 2008 Newsletter - Find out what your business needs to do to comply with NGER
Today the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act (NGER) comes into effect. It is the worlds first mandatory energy/carbon reporting scheme. The regulations were finalised last week and the team at Energetics are already working with clients to help them comply with their NGER obligations.
May 2008 Newsletter - EEO Program Update
With the deadline for submission of Assessment and Reporting Schedules (ARS) now passed, companies are now well down the path of carrying out their initial EEO site assessments. All of the companies participating in EEO are also starting to focus on the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting legislation (NGER), and in particular are looking to benefit from an integrated approach to reporting under these two programs.
April 2008 Newsletter - 3 Impacts to Energy Contracts
Energetics has more than 20 years experience in energy procurement and we have expert knowledge in the range of factors that influence energy pricing and supply availability within NSW electricity and gas markets. This newsletter is intended to provide insights into three dominant energy market issues impacting energy contracts in the short to medium term.
November 2008 Newsletter - Your End of Year Carbon/Energy Checklist
The checklist outlines key reporting deadlines, data gathering requirements and considerations for carbon and energy management through a period of economic uncertainty.
November 2008 Newsletter - National Energy Efficiency Strategy, energy and water reporting, Carbon Market Expo outcomes
Energetics supports The Climate Institute's call for increased business incentives outlined in the National Energy Efficiency Strategy. This newsletter also highlights upcoming Energy Savings Action Plan deadlines in NSW, provides a state-by-state view of water efficiency planning and reporting, and key outcomes from the recent inaugural Carbon Market Expo.
December 2008 Newsletter - Summer Reading Pack
Ahead of the summer holiday period, Energetics has prepared a summer reading pack for those who may wish to catch up on a range of carbon and resource management issues ahead of the new year.
October 2008 Newsletter - First NGER report due
The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act (NGER) is a new mandatory energy and greenhouse emissions reporting requirement for Australian business. Companies that must comply are required to submit their first report by October 2009.