The Clean Energy Regulator is a Government body responsible for accelerating carbon abatement for Australia through the administration of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme, Renewable Energy Target and the Emissions Reduction Fund.
The Clean Energy Regulator was established on 2 April 2012 as an independent statutory authority by the Clean Energy Regulator Act 2011 , and operates as part of the Environment portfolio.
The animal effluent management method came into effect on 6 January 2020, providing new opportunities for participating in the Emissions Reduction Fund and the Climate Solutions Fund.