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# Promoting biodiversity, emissions reduction and renewable energy uptake

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## What do you want to do today?

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#### Rooftop solar

Follow our step-by-step guide to find out everything you need to know about installing rooftop solar.

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#### ACCU project and contract register

Explore information and data about Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme projects and contracts across the country.

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#### Report emissions and energy

Learn what to report under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme.

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Learn about how the Safeguard Mechanism ensures Australia’s highest greenhouse gas emitting facilities reduce their emissions.

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## Guarantee of Origin

The Guarantee of Origin Scheme has been designed to track the emissions intensity of products – like hydrogen – and verify renewable electricity. The scheme has 2 distinct parts – Product Guarantee of Origin and Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin.

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#### Clean Energy Regulator committed to product safety
18 November 2025

We continue our commitment to product safety in the Cheaper Home Batteries Program under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES).

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#### Major advance in Australian carbon market infrastructure
11 November 2025

ACCUs have successfully been migrated to the Unit and Certificate Registry. The registry already holds SMCs, making it simpler and more secure for account holders to manage their credit units.

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#### Guarantee of Origin Scheme launches
03 November 2025

Find out what the Guarantee of Origin Scheme is and how it encourages investment in low-carbon products and renewable electricity.

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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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## Acknowledgement of Country

*We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to them, and their Elders past and present.*

Read more east © Krystal Hurst, River of Life, 2022.

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