NSW Energy from Waste – Environment Protection Authority

NSW Energy from Waste - EPA

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) recognises that the recovery of energy and resources from the thermal processing of waste has the potential, as part of an integrated waste management strategy, to deliver positive outcomes for the community and the environment. Energy from waste can be a valid pathway for residual waste where: further material recovery […]

North Coast Residues – 2023 North Coast Forestry Project

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The main purpose of this project was to determine the potential availability of forestry residues for bioenergy generation and other applications on the North Coast of NSW, for three main regional “hubs”: Bulahdelah, Kempsey and Grafton. The provision of field-based information on residue availability and any potential impacts of extraction support the long-term sustainability of […]

Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020–2030

Net Zero Plan

The NSW Government is committed to maintaining a strong economy, improving the quality of life for the people of NSW and protecting the environment. That’s why the NSW Government’s objective is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 by creating new jobs, cutting household costs and attracting investment. This Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020–2030 […]

First Low Emissions Technology Statement

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First Low Emissions Technology Statement – 2020. History shows that we solve hard problems through enterprise and innovation. The Newcomen steam engine, the Haber-Bosch process and the agricultural Green Revolution are all examples of overcoming great challenges through technological progress. The global race to reduce emissions will be no exception. That’s why the Government’s emissions […]

Net Zero by 2050 Roadmap

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November 2021 will see the most important UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP 26) since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015. As COP 26 approaches, an increasing number of countries have announced long‐term goals to achieve net‐zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the coming decades. On 31 March […]