Clean Energy Regulator
The Clean Energy Regulator is an Australian independent statutory authority responsible for implementing legislation to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy. It was established on 2 April 2012 through the Clean Energy Regulator Act 2011 and is part of the Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water portfolio. It is headquartered in Canberra.
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2 April 2012 |
| Type | Statutory Authority |
| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Headquarters | Canberra |
| Annual budget | Clean Energy Regulator Budget information is located here |
| Minister responsible |
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| Parent department | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water |
| Website | www |
Its responsibilities include:
- administering schemes aimed at managing, reducing and offsetting Australia’s carbon emissions;
- monitoring, facilitating and enforcing compliance with each scheme;
- collecting, analysing, assessing, providing and publishing information and data;
- accrediting auditors for the schemes it administers; and
- working with other law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
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