Local Governments for Sustainability
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The ‘Cities for Climate Protection Australia Program’ program builds local government capacity to address climate change through a strategic milestone framework.
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Victorian Sustainable Development Conference 2008
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Brings together key Victorian government ministers, industry leaders, local governments, scientists, conservationists and others to discuss the current and future directions and frameworks for sustainability in Victoria.
Date: 22 - 23 April, 2008
Venue: Zinc @ Federation Square, Melbourne
South Australia Energy Division
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Policy advice, energy delivery programs and regulatory services for the sustainable and reliable supply and use of energy. The South Australian Government has released South Australia’s Greenhouse Strategy and has also sponsored Adelaide Green City.
GreenPower
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National certification program with stringent environmental and reporting standards for renewable electricity products. Energy retailers can sell accredited GreenPower electricity after buying it from GreenPower accredited renewable energy generators.
Hydro Tasmania
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820+ strong workforce with a 100-year history in power engineering and dam construction. Now developing renewable energy generation projects in wind farms and mini-hydro. A government business enterprise, owned by the State of Tasmania.
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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Scheme (GGAS)
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Aims to reduce NSW greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of electricity through project-based activities that offset the production of greenhouse gas emissions. Parties that have annual targets for emission reductions can purchase credits called NGACs (New South Wales Greenhouse Abatement Certificates) for their subsequent surrender in order to meet offset targets.
CSIRO Energy Technology
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Looking at ways in which the generation and consumption of energy and power affects Australia and Australians. In particular, ways in which processes can be made more efficient and better for the environment are investigated.
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Western Australia Office of Energy
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Leads the development and implementation of policy to meet WA’s energy needs. The state possesses abundant fossil fuel resources, particularly coal and natural gas. Its diverse environment also provides the opportunity to harness hydro, solar, wind, tidal and biomass as principal renewable energy resources.
