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Carbon abatement schemes deliver emissions reductions comparable to a year of road transport

27 February 2026
Emissions reductions by schemes administered by the CER in 2025 were similar to emissions from the nation’s fleet of cars and trucks in the same year.
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Safety the priority as solar battery installations surge

25 February 2026
The Clean Energy Regulator is ramping up inspections of solar battery installations as part of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
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Transparency is non-negotiable to protect integrity of clean energy schemes

04 February 2026
The Clean Energy Regulator is reminding participants across Australia’s emissions reduction schemes to meet their obligations or risk compliance action.
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Carbon Markets continue to support Australia’s climate change goals

27 November 2025
The CER’s Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR) for Q3 shows approved large-scale renewable capacity is likely to reach 3.8 to 4.0 GW across Australia in 2025.
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Guarantee Of Origin launched to drive climate friendly industries

03 November 2025
The Guarantee of Origin (GO) Scheme will support the transition of Australia’s economy to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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First ACCU issuance for carbon capture and storage project

03 November 2025
The first ACCUs have been issued under the carbon capture and storage method in Moomba, South Australia.
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Cheaper home batteries surpass Australia's biggest battery

26 September 2025
The CER has today released its Q2 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR), which provides insights and analysis on Australia’s carbon markets and associated programs.
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Strong solar battery uptake in first month

04 August 2025
Early figures show strong interest in solar batteries after 1 month of eligibility under the SRES.
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Strong year expected for carbon markets

12 June 2025
Our Q1 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR) indicates 2025 is likely to be a strong year for carbon markets.
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