Ongoing energy and greenhouse requirements

As with other air quality management requirements, the State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management) requires that generators of greenhouse gas emissions:

• avoid and minimise emissions in accordance with the principles of the waste hierarchy;
• pursue continuous improvement; and
• apply best practice to the management of their emissions.

Detailed requirements are outlined under the Protocol for Environmental Management (Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Efficiency in Industry ( Adobe PDF file, 824KB) and include:

• best practise for greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. For more information on the requirements for licence and works approval applications, please see EPA Publication 1058 - Guideline for applicants – energy and greenhouse. ( Adobe PDF file, 86KB)
• ongoing reporting of energy consumption, direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and energy and greenhouse gas reduction actions. Such reporting is required of all licensees who submitted an action plan to EPA as part of the Industry Greenhouse Program;
• regular review of opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. New practices and technologies emerge over time and it is important that further opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions are identified as they arise. This will ensure maximum financial return and energy reduction opportunities.

If you have any questions about your company’s obligations under this program please email greenhouse@epa.vic.gov.au.

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