The Emissions Reduction Fund project map is an interactive map of Australia which showcases Emissions Reduction Fund
data published on the
project register.
The map is designed in a way that encourages users to explore the data, as well as provide ease of navigation to specific
information that may be of interest.
The
Emissions Reduction Fund is a voluntary scheme that aims to provide incentives for a range of organisations and
individuals to adopt new practices and technologies to reduce their emissions.
Map features
Pie charts
The landing page of the map displays pie charts for each of the states and territories in Australia. The size of each
pie chart represents the number of Emissions Reduction Fund projects registered in each state and territory, and corresponds
with the ‘Number of projects’ legend in the lower left corner of the screen. The coloured segments in each pie chart
represent the percentage breakdown of
methods used in each state or territory, and correspond with the methods legend in the lower right corner of the
screen.
When the cursor is hovered (or pressed on tablet and mobile) over each pie chart it will reveal the data used to calculate
the pie chart information for that state or territory, and in addition, the total quantity of
Australian carbon credit units issued to date for each method.
Clicking on a pie chart will present a new view which shows the postcode location (shown as pins) for all projects in
that state or territory.
Pins
Pins are used throughout the map to show project postcode location, what method is used and whether a project operates
under a contract with the government. Each pin represents an active individual project. Information about projects
which operate nationally, in more than one state, or have been supressed or revoked is available in the top right corner
of the screen, on the pie and pin landing pages under ‘National totals’. The pins correspond to the legends on the
lower right of the screen.
Pins do not represent the exact location of an individual project, and instead map the postcode centroid location—which
is the recognised geographical centre of a postcode. Where there is more than one project located in a postcode, a
cluster pin will be displayed. The number inside the cluster pin indicates how many projects operate within that postcode.
There are also a limited number of individual projects which operate across more than one postcode, within a state
or territory. This will be shown as multiple individual pins with the same project name.
On click, a pin will reveal the geographic area registered for that postcode, and a list of projects registered for
that postcode will appear. The list of projects provides basic information including project name, project ID, and
project description, with the option to view more detailed information by clicking the ‘view project page’ button.
Filter by method
Using the ‘Filter by method’ tool, project data can be sorted by method family.
Note: when you filter by method, some projects may not be shown if they are national or multi-state projects.
Filter by state or territory
Using the ‘Filter by state or territory’ tool, project data can be sorted by state or territory.
Filter by contracted
Using the ‘Filter by contracted’ tool, project data can be sorted by projects which are registered to operate under
a
contract with the government (‘Contracted’), or projects which are registered to receive ACCUs but do not have
a contract with the government (‘Non-contracted’).
Postcode search
Australian postcodes can be entered into the postcode search tool to search a particular area for registered projects.
Data source and calculations
The data displayed on the Emissions Reduction Fund project map is sourced from the
Emissions Reduction Fund project register.
Project information displayed on the map could change at any time, and projects are occasionally varied or revoked by
the Clean Energy Regulator, in accordance with applicable legislation. For example, if the Clean Energy Regulator discovers
that the information given by a person in connection with an eligible project was false or misleading.
Data displayed throughout the Emissions Reduction Fund project map relies on information supplied by scheme participants
in their project application, and may vary. The Clean Energy Regulator has not independently verified data provided
by scheme participants for accuracy, correctness or completeness.
ACCUs issued
Data displayed under ‘ACCUs issued’ throughout the map represents the total Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) issued
to a project to date—including projects with and without a government contract. Each ACCU issued equals one tonne of
carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2-e) stored or avoided by a project.
‘ACCUs issued’ does not represent the quantity of abatement committed under a government contract, or quantity of ACCUs
sold to the Commonwealth under a government contract.
For more information about Emissions Reduction Fund projects which operate under a government contract, see the
Emissions Reduction Fund contract register.
Feedback
We welcome feedback and ideas for how the Emissions Reduction Fund project map could be improved. If you have any comments
or questions, please email
cer-communications@cleanenergyregulator.gov.au.