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Review of lighting determinations – scheduled to expire in 2023: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources are consulting on 2 lighting determinations under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act) […]

Register of solar water heaters Version 45: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated the list of solar water heaters and air source heat pump models that are eligible for small-scale technology certificates under the Small-scale Renewable […]

Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government has released the Offshore Wind Policy Directors Paper and is seeking your feedback.The Victorian Government is currently considering how to plan and establish […]

Minister Revokes Commercial and Public Lighting Method Under Emissions Reduction Fund

The Federal Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction has revoked the commercial and public lighting method under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) following a review […]

Change to Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme: Effective 1 April 2022

From 1 April 2022, a range of new legal requirements apply to all solar PV installers and designers, agents, retailers and manufacturers and importers that participate in the […]

Bonuses for Victorian Small Businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment

The Small Business Energy Saver Program provides small businesses with bonuses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment. Bonuses of up to $2000 is available to Victorian […]

Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Framework: Regulations and Cost Recovery

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is consulting on the exposure draft Offshore electricity infrastructure regulations 2022 and Cost recovery implementation statement for […]

2022-23 Victorian Default Offer Review: Comment sought

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) is responsible for setting the annual Victorian default offer prices for electricity and prior to setting it, ESC is seeking your feedback.  […]

Changes to Regulation of Wind Farm Noise: Comment sought

The Victorian Government is proposing new regulations of wind farm noise and has released proposed regulations – Environment Protection Amendment Regulations 2022, for comment. The proposed […]

Victorian Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper

The Victorian Government has released the Victorian Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper that outlines Victoria’s vision for offshore wind, paving the way for Victoria to host the first […]

Electricity Transmission Company Land Access – Statement of Expectation

The Essential Services Commission is developing a Statement of Expectations for land access that will put forward a set of principles outlining how electricity transmission companies […]

Draft Energy from Waste Amendment Regulation: Comment sought

The NSW Government is putting into law how energy from waste is to be managed in NSW and therefore, has released the draft Protection of the Environment Operations […]

Equipment Energy Efficiency Program Issues Paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released the Equipment Energy Efficiency Program Issues Paper and is seeking your submissions and comments on […]

Register of Solar Water Heaters, Version 46: Applications open

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 46 of the Register of solar water heaters. The Register of solar water heaters lists all solar and air […]

Subsides for SA Businesses Seeking to Improve their Sustainability

Funding is available through the SA Assess Implement Monitor (AIM) Grant as subsidies of up to $15,000 are available for SA businesses and not-for-profit organisations to […]

Australia and India formalise collaboration to lower cost of renewable energy technology

Australia and India will work together to drive down the cost of new and renewable energy technologies to help reduce global emissions.  Federal Minister for Industry, […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for small and medium food and beverage manufacturing businesses to improve energy efficiency

The Federal Government is providing grants through the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) Program – Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Grants to small/medium food and beverage manufacturing […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Off-farm Efficiency Grants Program

The Off-farm Efficiency Grants Program provides owners or operators of water delivery infrastructure in the Murray-Darling Basin of between $50,000 to $150 million (to cover up […]

Review of SA Electricity Licensing Framework

The SA Government is currently reviewing SA’s Electricity Licensing Framework and has released a consultation paper and supplementary paper – overview of existing approval requirements and […]

2022 Renewable Power Percentage and Small-scale Technology Percentage: Set by legislative amendment

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the 2022 renewable power percentage (RPP) and small-scale technology percentage (STP) have been set by legislative amendment.  For 2022, the: renewable power percentage (RPP) […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Ultra low cost solar PV R&D Round Opens

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is allocating up to $40 million in funding to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation of Ultra Low Cost Solar […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round

ARENA is providing funding under the Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round of up to $100 million to accelerate demonstration of advanced inverter capabilities on battery […]

Hot pipe lagging in commercial applications – New activity for Victorian Energy Upgrades program: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is seeking to expand the range of energy efficiency upgrades (activities) available under the Victorian Energy […]

Energy customer policy reform: Comment sought

The NSW Government is working towards having red tape cut for energy customers (businesses) and to put customers at the centre of policies and programs.  The […]

Review of SA Electricity Licensing Framework: Consultation Paper released

The SA Government is seeking feedback on SA’s current electricity licensing framework as they have released a consultation paper to assist you to provide your feedback. […]

Update of Solar water register: Released

Version 44 of the register of solar water heaters came into effect on 16 December 2021 and is now available on the Clean Energy Regulator website. The register […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Energy Efficient Communities Program – Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is providing grants through the Energy Efficient Communities Program – Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Grants that […]

Equipment Energy Efficiency E3 Program Review GEMS Determinations – due to expire by 2025

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is consulting on 4 determinations under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act) that […]

Register of solar water heaters application dates for 2022 – Now available

The Register of solar water heaters application dates for 2022 are now available. The Register lists solar water heater and air source heat pump models that […]

Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) expansion – Comment sought

Consultation has commenced on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) expansion to include whole of home assessments and comment is sought. Currently, NatHERS provides an […]

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