Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - June, 2012
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two agencies to deliver their regulatory responsibilities under the carbon pricing mechanism.
Ms Chloe Munro, Chair of the Clean Energy Regulator, and Mr Greg Medcraft, Chairman of ASIC, welcomed the signing as a demonstration of their commitment to a whole of government approach to protect and promote confidence in the integrity of the legislative schemes each agency administers.
“Close collaboration between ASIC and the Clean Energy Regulator will send a strong signal to liable entities, financial market participants, and the public that we’re working together to optimise compliance with the carbon pricing mechanism,” said Chloe Munro.
Alice Springs named as finalist in UN award
Alice Springs has been nominated as a finalist in the local government category of the United Nations World Environment Day Awards for their Cash for Containers scheme.
AuSES calls for solar papers
The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) is calling for submissions for its50th annual conference at the Swinburne University of Technology on 6 and 7 December later this year. The event will showcase the latest solar research and highlight the most recent solar energy projects.
UTAS wins $5 million research grant
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) has been awarded two significant grants by the Federal Government to continue crucial forestry and aquaculture research.