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New register of solar water heaters: Effective 23 April 2021

On 23 April 2021, Version 42 of the register of solar water heaters came into effect.   The register includes a list of all solar water heater and air […]

Inquiry into the current circumstances and the future need and potential for dispatchable energy generation and storage capability in Australia: Comment sought

An inquiry has commenced by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy into the current circumstances and the future need and potential […]

Draft revised Energy from Waste Policy Statement – Comment sought

A reminder that comment is sought on the draft revised Energy from Waste Policy Statement, that proposes tightened restrictions on air emission limits in line with […]

Major energy hydro project to deliver reliable energy for north QLD

A major energy project that is expected to deliver affordable, reliable electricity for north Queensland has been secured through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) and […]

Inquiry into dispatchable energy generation and storage capability in Australia

Feedback is sought on the inquiry  into the future need and potential for dispatchable energy generation and storage capability in Australia. Following a referral from the […]

Issues Paper on Wholesale Demand Response Participation Guidelines – Comment sought

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is seeking feedback on the Wholesale Demand Response Participation Guidelines Issues Paper.  The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) in mid 2020 […]

Energy businesses: compliance and enforcement update

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its mid-year compliance and enforcement update report that highlights energy businesses paid $4.38 million in penalties over a six […]

Yalourn Power Station closure

EnergyAustralia has announced it is bringing forward by four years the closure of the Yallourn Power Station in Victoria to mid-2028.  In a statement released by […]

New Ministerial Energy Council

The QLD Government will establish a Ministerial Energy Council to work with the QLD Government to deliver for the future energy needs of QLD. QLD Energy, […]

Investment in Victorian Big Battery

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has invested $160 million on behalf of the Federal Government, for the construction of a Neoen 300 MW Victorian Big […]

Register of solar water heaters (Version 43) – Applications open

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 43 of the Register of solar water heaters.  The Register of solar water heaters lists all […]

ACCC Gas Inquiry report: Released

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released the Gas Inquiry 2017-2025 January 2021 report.  The report has found gas prices offered by producers and […]

Latest wholesale electricity and gas data for Quarter 4 of 2020: Released

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released the latest Wholesale Markets Quarterly Report (Quarter 4 2020). The AER quarterly reports allow AER to identify significant trends […]

Future Fuels Strategy: Discussion Paper – Released for comment

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released the Future Fuels Strategy discussion paper that sets out the direction and practical actions to […]

GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: Hotel Energy Uplift Program

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has announced funding of $10.2M through the Hotel Energy Uplift Program that is aimed to assist small […]

Solar water heaters register

The Clean Energy Regulator announced that Version 41 of the register of solar water heaters came into effect on 15 January 2021.  The register lists solar […]

Gas Infrastructure Recovery Plan: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking your comment to inform measures such as: the National Gas Infrastructure Plan (NGIP); and establishing […]

New wind farm noise regulation for Victoria: Comment sought

The Victorian Government is seeking a clear and consistent wind farm noise regulation to provide certainty to industry and confidence for communities. The new Victorian environment […]

Victorian Energy Updates: New activities consultation

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is seeking your comment on proposed new activities for the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. The Victorian Energy […]

Consultation on Draft Regulatory Amendments to increase transparency in the Gas Market

COAG Energy Council has released a consultation package on draft regulatory amendments to give effect to gas market transparency reforms that were endorsed by Energy Ministers […]

Register of solar water heaters application dates for 2021 – now available

The Clean Energy Regulator has advised that the Register of solar water heaters application dates for 2021 are now available. The Register lists solar water heater […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market Data: October 2020

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data – October 2020. Highlights include: • The largest solar farm in Victoria has […]

New Manufacturing Renewables Taskforce: To enhance clean energy opportunities

Local manufacturing will boom, with a new Manufacturing Renewables Taskforce to find ways to drive the use of NSW materials in building the State’s Renewable Energy […]

National gas reservation scheme: Issues Paper

The Federal Government is exploring options for a prospective national gas reservation scheme, that aims to ensure Australian gas users receive the energy they need at […]

Victorian Big Battery: Southern hemisphere’s largest battery to be built

The Victorian Government has announced that one of the largest batteries in the southern hemisphere – the Victorian Big Battery – a 300 megawatt battery – […]

New guide to help operators of embedded networks comply with obligations to customers

The Essential Services Commission has launched a new guide – Information on electricity licensing exemptions for sellers and suppliers to assist operators of embedded networks understand […]

New greenfield electricity connection standards to support new developments

Energy distributors will be required to set new standards for connecting power to greenfield residential developments under changes aimed at improving efficiency and timeliness.   The Essential […]

Review of Electricity Distribution Reliability Standards 2020

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is reviewing the reliability standards in the operating licences of the state’s three electricity distributors – Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy […]

Draft decision on the Victorian Default Offer for small business: Comment sought

The Essential Services Commission is responsible for setting the Victorian Default Offer prices. These prices are designed to be an easier and reasonably priced electricity option […]

QLD Government seeks energy companies for renewable energy initiative

The QLD Government is investing $145M to establish 3 renewable energy zone corridors across the state, spanning from Far North Queensland to Darling Downs west of […]

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