National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008

The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008 (the Regulations) and explanatory statement are now available.

The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act) was established in September 2007. Since then, the Department of Climate Change has consulted extensively with Australian business, State and Territory governments, and non-government organisations on the Regulations. The NGER Act established the framework for mandatory greenhouse gas emissions and energy reporting, but some details are established by the Regulations. The Regulations deal with the following:

Key terms
Making and revoking nominations for joint ventures and partnerships
Facilities definitions
Registration and de-registration
Reporting requirements
information disclosed to Government
Requirements for applications to declare a facility or operational control

The Department of Climate Change would like to thank corporations, non-government organisations and individuals who have provided feedback in response to consultation papers and draft copies of the Regulations and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008. Reporting guidelines will also be available in early July to help stakeholders understand and apply the Act and Regulations.