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Removing tax on refunds of Large-scale Generation Certificate Shortfall charges

On 13 September 2021, legislation removing tax on refunds of large-scale generation certificate (LGC) shortfall charges passed in Parliament. Under the  Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, liable […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Circular Solar grants program Phase 2

NSW EPA has released application guidelines for the Circular Solar grants program – Phase 2 which is designed for innovative projects that reuse and manage solar […]

Broken Hill Battery Energy Storage System

Broken Hill will soon have a new $80 million 50 mega-watt battery (a battery energy storage system) that could power the town’s 10,000 homes.  NSW Department […]

Default Market Offer – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking feedback on the Default Market Offer and Reference Price for electricity retailers.  The Default Market […]

NSW Energy from Waste Infrastructure Plan

The NSW Government has released the Energy From Waste Infrastructure Plan that guides strategic planning for future thermal energy from waste facilities to ensure infrastructure is […]

Guide to the NSW Energy from Waste Framework

NSW EPA has released the Guide to the NSW Energy from Waste (EFW) framework that provides a summary of the requirements and regulatory assessment process for […]

Coal Seam Gas: Joint Industry Framework

The Coal Seam Gas – Joint industry framework (JIF) has been released which was collaboratively developed by the Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and the […]

Victorian Home Energy Scorecard Rating

Victoria’s Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio has announced the adoption of Victoria’s Residential Efficiency Scorecard, which has provided a way for Victorian […]

Energy Payment Difficulty Framework Implementation Review

The Essential Services Commission has commenced a review of the way the energy payment difficulty framework has been implemented since it came into effect two years […]

Long-term Energy Service Agreements – Comment sought

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is seeking feedback to inform the Long-term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA) terms and conditions, as part of the […]

Energy Retail Price Offers Comparison Report 2020-21

The Essential Services Commission has provided the annual Energy Retail Price Offers Comparison Report 2020-21 to the SA Minister for Energy and Mining. The report discusses […]

Heater replacement scheme

Assistance is available through the Victorian Government heater replacement scheme to help low income and vulnerable households by replacing gas, electric and wood heaters with energy-efficient […]

Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin scheme: Discussion paper

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a discussion paper to inform the design of a Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin Scheme for […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Supporting the development of the Renewable Hydrogen sector

The Victorian Government is providing two grant programs to support the development of Victoria’s emerging renewable hydrogen sector, as part of its work to reach net-zero […]

Victorian Energy Upgrades: Refrigerated display cabinets

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is looking to update the current refrigerated display cabinet activity to allow for the latest energy efficiency […]

Towards 2050: Gas Infrastructure in a zero emissions economy

All Victorians are invited to have their say on the future of gas infrastructure as Victoria transforms to a zero emissions economy by 2050. This interim report presents […]

State of the energy market report for 2021

The Australian Energy Regulator has released the 2021 State of the energy market report which provides a review of energy market activity in eastern and southern […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Community Climate Change and Energy Action Program

Sustainability Victoria has announced funding under the Community Climate Change and Energy Action Program to support Victorian community groups by funding upgrades to community facilities. The […]

New community power hubs for Victoria

The Victorian Government has announced the establishment of seven new Community Power Hubs. The hubs, which include Indigo Power in Yackandandah, will be set up in […]

New Energy from Waste Policy Statement

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a new Energy from Waste Policy Statement. The statement outlines the policy framework and overarching criteria that apply […]

Funding opportunity: Industrial Energy Transformation Studies Program

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced upcoming funding of $43 million under the Industrial Energy Transformation Studies Program. The program was announced as part of […]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation makes major investment in EnergyConnect

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced its single largest investment of up to $295 million in capital for the development of essential grid infrastructure. […]

Victorian Government tables Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2021

The Victorian Government has tabled a bill to make changes to the regulatory framework to accommodate the transition to new energy technologies. The main purposed of […]

Amendments to the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act: Have your say!

The South Australian Department for Energy and Mining is consulting on proposed amendments to the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act 2000 (the Act). The proposed amendments […]

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 […]

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