Energetics' Newsletter
Welcome to Energetics' company newsletter. On average we send bi-monthly newsletters that are intended to provide you with the most up-to-date information on environmental and sustainability issues in the marketplace. To be added to our mailing list, please email info@energetics.com.au with 'Subscribe' in the subject line. To gain Energetics' advice on any of the topics, please contact us on 02 9929 3911.
July 2008 - 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.
July 2008 - 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 world’s 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.
July 2008 - 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.
June 2008 - Reaction of Energetics to the new NSW Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
Energetics is Australia’s 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.
May 2008 - 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:
May 2008 - 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.
May 2008 - Business implementation of energy efficiency measures helps keeps lid on inflation
The Government is being advised to rapidly introduce laws to drive energy savings in the next 2 - 3 years including the adoption of incentives to drive business energy efficiency as a key strategy to avoid the inflationary impact of emissions trading on vulnerable sections of the community.
April 2008 - 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.
February 2008 - 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.
February 2008 - 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.
December 2007 - Energy Market Update
At Energetics we spend a large amount of time immersed in the detail of electricity markets, gas markets, and carbon markets. Because we assist some of Australia’s largest companies with their energy procurement, we understand what significant changes in these markets can mean for your business. The aim of this newsletter is to highlight some of the key energy market events and challenges over the past few months and for the future in 2008.
December 2007 - Federal Labor Government's Climate Change Policies
With Federal Labor Government’s victory on Saturday 24th November, the incoming Government is set to undertake policy changes that have significant bearing on organisations and their business planning in relation to climate change.
June 2007 - Emissions Trading Update
Scheme start | Targets and emissions trajectory | Coverage | Allocation | Early mover credit | Emissions fee/penalty | Offsets | Linkage | Reporting | Summary Definitions | Energetics' Submission to the Federal Government on Emissions Trading | Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reporting proposal for inclusion in the NPI NEPM variation
May 2007 - Energy Pricing Update
NEM update - May 2007 | Tasmanian Electricity Market Continues to Deregulate - Deadline for 20 GWh Tranche to Enter Market Nears | EnergyAustralia Network Tariffs Increase 6.4% from 1 July | Synergy Tariff Increases | Emissions Trading Scheme Update
April 2007 - Electricity Futures Jump 25%
Electricity prices in the National Electricity Market (NEM) have risen steeply since the beginning of the year. Many companies caught up in negotiations for July contract starts will be badly impacted, especially following the 25% jump in prices which has occurred in the last week. The following provides an overview of the current market situation and the underlying causes of the extreme price conditions.
March 2007 - General
EEO Program Registration due March 31 2007 | Energetics works on EEO Reporting Streamlining Project | Sydney Water Investing $45 Million in Renewable Energy | Full Retail Contestability Arrives in Queensland | National Electricity Market Update | REC Market Update | Energetics Makes Submission to Federal Government on Emissions Trading | Earth Hour - Sydney, 31 March 2007, 7.30pm | Energetics Finalists in BRW - St. George Client Choice Awards | Linda Funnell-Milner joins Energetics | GRI's 'G3' Guidelines Released - Melbourne, 5 March 2007 | Energetics Purchases 100% Accredited GreenPower | Energetics' Raises $9,508 for Leukaemia Foundation