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Gas Market Review: Comments Sought

In 2025 the Department of Climate Change, Energy, The Environment and Water conducted a Gas Market Review, which recommends fundamental reforms to strengthen Australia’s gas market […]

Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism: Comments Sought

SA Government is seeking your feedback to inform SA’s implementation of the National Energy Market (NEM) market making obligation (MMO) under the Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism […]

New laws for entities operating battery energy storage systems: Commence 1 January 2026

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced changes from 1 January 2026 for entities operating battery energy storage systems (BESS). Amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act […]

Fee and Levy relief for offshore wind projects

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced temporary fee and levy relief for Australia’s emerging offshore wind sector. Amendments to the Offshore […]

Queensland Energy Roadmap: Released

The QLD Government has released the QLD Energy Roadmap 2025 that sets out a practical and forward-looking plan to secure affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for […]

The Guarantee of Origin (GO) Scheme

On 3 November 2025, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced the formal launch of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: 2025 SA Gas Initiative

The SA Department for Energy and Mining is seeking proposals for the 2025 SA Gas Initiative, a $17.5 million grant program supporting gas supply, storage and […]

Tender Opens for 700 MW of Firming Energy Capacity in South Australia

The SA Government is seeking tenders to supply 700 megawatts of long-duration dispatchable electricity capacity as part of the Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM).  The mechanism […]

Clean Energy Regulator Issues 2025–26 Compliance Update

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the Compliance Update for 2025–26, outlining key compliance expectations, areas of enforcement focus and recent regulatory actions across […]

Q3 2025 Quarterly Carbon Market Report Data Released

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the data workbook for the Q3 2025 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR), providing early access to key data from […]

$25 Million Investment to Advance Australian Battery Technology

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $25 million in funding to an Australian-based battery technology company to accelerate the commercial deployment of its new […]

Renewable Hydrogen – Lessons Learned and the Need for Ongoing Industry Support

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released new insights on Australia’s progress toward renewable hydrogen development, highlighting lessons learned from more than $370 million invested […]

Roadmap Released to Expand the Commercial Buildings Disclosure Program

The Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy has announced the release of the Roadmap to Expand the Commercial Buildings Disclosure (CBD) Program. The roadmap outlines […]

Collaboration to Accelerate Innovation and Decarbonisation in the Resources Sector

The CSIRO has outlined how stronger collaboration between industry, research organisations and government is driving innovation and emissions reduction across Australia’s minerals and resources sector. The […]

Expressions of Interest Open for Victorian Energy Upgrades Industry Reference Group

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) is inviting expressions of interest from industry participants to join a new Industry Reference Group (IRG) for the Victorian Energy Upgrades […]

Action Taken Against Two Businesses for Non-Compliant Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has taken enforcement action against two accredited businesses under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program for allegedly claiming certificates for ineligible […]

NSW Releases First Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan

The NSW Government has released the first chapter of the NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan, outlining a long-term strategy to prevent a looming waste capacity […]

EPA and Infrastructure NSW Develop Sustainable Construction Policy

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), in partnership with Infrastructure NSW, is developing a Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) for Sustainable Construction to promote low-carbon […]

WaterNSW Shortlists Three New Sites for Potential Pumped Hydro Projects

WaterNSW has identified three additional dam sites, Blowering, Burrendong and Hume, as potential locations for new pumped hydro energy storage projects, following pre-feasibility studies across its […]

Hydrogen Headstart Round 2

The Australian Government has announced a significant new investment in the Hydrogen Headstart Program, designed to accelerate the development of Australia’s large-scale renewable hydrogen industry. Administered […]

Industrial Transformation Stream Round 3 Opens for Applications

ARENA, on behalf of the Australian Government, has opened Round 3 of the $400 million Industrial Transformation Scheme  under the Powering the Regions Fund. The program […]

Victorian Businesses to Benefit from New Solar Installation Discounts

The Victorian Government has expanded its Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program to offer new solar installation discounts for commercial and industrial businesses, as well as community […]

QLD Investment Corporation to lead new QLD energy investment gateway

The Queensland Government has announced that Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) will lead a new investor gateway aimed at attracting and coordinating private capital investment in the […]

Progress report on State Electric Vehicle Strategy for WA: Released

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released a progress report on State Electric Vehicle Strategy for WA that details the work completed to […]

Biofuels strategy to help WA capitalise on industry opportunities

The WA Government has committed $1.2 million to develop an Advanced Biofuels Strategy aimed at positioning WA to capture emerging market opportunities and cut carbon emissions. […]

Q2 Quarterly Carbon Market Report released

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released its Q2 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR), that provides insights and analysis on Australia’s carbon markets and associated programs. […]

Temporarily reducing fees and levies for Offshore wind industry

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced temporary financial relief measures designed to accelerate Australia’s emerging offshore wind industry by […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: New incentive for production of low carbon liquid fuels

The Federal Government has announced a new grant initiative, the Cleaner Fuels Program, to provide funding to Australian-based low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) producers. It is […]

Introducing minimum energy performance standards for commercial ice makers

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that Australia will be introducing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for commercial ice makers […]

$40M to expand Australia’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network announced

The Federal Government has announced $40 million to expand the Australia’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with a focus on kerbside and fast-charging locations across […]

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