Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

Sustainable households

Sustainable Households

The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture. More about the Department

Energy efficient homes

Energy Efficient Homes Package - find an insulation installer near you

Householders can now search the Installer Provider Register to find an installer and take advantage of the Australian Government's Energy Efficient Homes Package.

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Smart Grid, Smart City - National Energy Efficiency Initiative

Industry consultation workshops will be held during July 2009 to inform a pre-deployment study for the National Energy Efficiency Initiative.

Photo: Arthur Mostead

Independent review of the EPBC Act: release of interim report

This report outlines the major themes raised in public submissions, the consultation process and the Senate committee inquiry. The report is open for public comment, closing 3 August 2009.

Lowland native grasslands of Tasmania

New ecological community listing: Lowland native grasslands of Tasmania

The lowland native grasslands of Tasmania have been listed as a critically endangered ecological community.

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Renewable Remote Power Generation Program

As a result of all funding having been committed for the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program, new applications are no longer being accepted, except from Western Australia.

Drip irrigation pipes under vines. Photo: J. Baker

Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program in New South Wales

Private irrigation infrastructure operators who operate in the NSW Murray-Darling Basin are invited to submit funding applications to the Australian Government. Applications close 4pm (EST) Friday, 27 November 2009.

Water market rules and water charge (termination fees) rules

Water Market Rules and Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules

The rules were registered on 22 June 2009 and have legal effect from 23 June 2009.

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Request for Tender for expected services 

National Weeds Management Facilitator and Secretariat Services for the Australian Weeds Committee. The closing date for the tender is Friday 10 July 2009.

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