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Register of Solar Water Heaters (V47): Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the new register of solar water heaters Version 47 that came into effect on 30 November 2022. The register lists […]

Energy Price Relief Plan: A temporary price on gas and coal

The Federal Government has partnered with States and Territories to deliver the Energy Price Relief Plan to address the impacts of price increases due to global […]

Industrial Electricity and Fuel Efficiency Emissions Reduction Fund Method: Revoked

On January 2023, the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy revoked the Industrial electricity and fuel efficiency (IEFE) method under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).  […]

Renewable Energy Target surrender update following 2021 Assessment Year

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated the certificate shortfall register. This follows the surrender by liable entities under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) for the 2021 […]

Survey released to help the energy workforce plan for the future: Comment sought

The Federal Government has stated that Australia currently lacks data to understand energy sector jobs, the people in those jobs and their skills and forecast how […]

Australia’s first offshore wind area now open for feasibility licence applications

In mid December 2022, the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy declared the offshore Gippsland area as suitable for offshore renewable energy infrastructure. Now that […]

Solar Battery Grant Guidelines: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced a $200 million Community Batteries for Household Solar program that will enable the […]

Proposed lighting Regulations: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is undertaking a public consultation for ‘Investigating future regulatory options for lighting products’ – as […]

Government invests $500M to establish Powering Australia technology fund

The Federal Government has invested $500 million in the Powering Australia Technology Fund to help businesses progress innovative projects and technologies to reduce emissions. The funding […]

Have your say: National Energy Performance Strategy

The Federal Government has opened consultation on the development of a National Energy Performance Strategy (NEPS). The government is working collaboratively with the state and territory […]

NEW GUIDELINE from the Essential Services Commission on Information Gathering Notice Guideline

The Victorian Essential Services Commission has published a new Information Gathering Notice Guideline to support individuals and businesses to understand and comply with compulsory information gathering […]

Introducing Regulations to drive investment in offshore energy projects

The Federal Government has  introduced regulations to support the  establishment of offshore wind. The first stage of the regulations include:  Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022 Offshore Electricity […]

Why energy data is key to your decarbonisation journey – By Ndevr Environmental Consulting

With rapidly escalating costs and  uncertainty in the market, energy is at  the forefront of many a business  leader’s mind.   Businesses are encouraged to put a  […]

Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget: Environment | Climate Change | Energy | Water | Energy Industries

 The Federal Government, this week, released its first budget since being elected.  In this article, the AEBN has focused on the Budget’s environmental initiatives that include […]

Review to Amend to SA Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act

The SA Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) is seeking comment on the draft Bill to amend the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act 2000 (the PGE Act). To […]

EPA SA warns unlicensed waste operators

EPA SA is warning those considering setting up a landfill, transfer station or stockpiling waste without approval from EPA SA that the consequences can be significant.  […]

Offshore wind power to potentially power Portland Aluminium smelter

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $1.5 million in funding to Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm Pty Ltd to conduct a wind resource assessment and […]

Clean Energy Regulator encouraging power stations that generate electricity from energy to participate in LRET

The Clean Energy Regulator is asking all power stations that generate electricity from eligible renewable energy sources to participate in the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET).  LRET […]

Possible amendments to eligibility of electricity generated from native forest biomass in the RET: Comment sought

The Federal Government is seeking comment on potential amendments to the eligibility of electricity generated from native forest biomass in the Renewable Energy Target (RET). Stakeholders […]

Australia’s first national electric vehicle strategy (NEVS): Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a consultation paper on the first national electric vehicle (EV) strategy and […]

New Government report provides understanding of commercial development of clean hydrogen

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a new report to provide an understanding of global hydrogen research, design […]

Finding a solution to solar PV waste: Proposals sought

The Victorian Government is calling on innovators to develop new ways of recycling solar panels in order to reduce waste.  Solar panel recyclers and innovators are […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Grants for businesses to cut energy costs

The NSW Government is offering businesses up to $20,000 to help them save on energy bills by identifying ways to fine-tune processes and upgrade equipment. The […]

Consultations on proposed areas for offshore renewable energy in Bass Strait off Gippsland, Victoria

The Federal Department of Climate  Change, Energy, the Environment and  Water will hold face-to-face consultations on the areas proposed  for offshore renewable energy in Bass  Strait […]

Upcoming consultation on National Electric Vehicle Strategy

The Federal Government is planning to  improve the uptake of electric vehicles  by growing the Australian electric  vehicle market.   Federal Minister for Climate Change  and […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for small to large businesses

A number of funding opportunities for small to large businesses is available as follows: Advice for small businesses to help get better energy deals and reduce […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for businesses with operations in Victoria

The following funding opportunities are available to businesses with operations in Victoria: Funding for the development of a renewable hydrogen refuelling network along the Hume Highway.  […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for Businesses with operations in NSW

The following funding opportunities are available to businesses with operations in NSW: Funding to install electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in NSWFunding is available under the […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for Businesses with operations in QLD

The following funding opportunities are available to businesses with operations in QLD: Funding for QLD primary producers to improve their drought preparedness Funding is available under […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES for Businesses with operations in WA

Funding for new infrastructure and programs to reduce waste and increase recycling in WAFunding is available under WasteSorted Grants – Community Education WA to organisations to […]

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