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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 […]

13 new electric vehicle charging stations for QLD

QLD will receive 13 new electric vehicle charging stations to Queensland’s Electric Vehicle Super Highway (QESH). The new fast-charging site locations include – Springwood, Ipswich, North […]

Draft Renewable Energy Zones Planning Rules: Comment sought

You are invited to comment on the draft Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Planning Rules that aims to coordinate the transmission and generation investments with the optimal […]

Energy Security Board: Renewable Energy Zones Planning – Consultation

The Energy Security Board (ESB) is seeking comment on the draft Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Planning Rules that aim to coordinate the transmission and generation investments […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Energy efficiency grants for high energy using businesses

Funding is available through the Federal Government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program for businesses across Australia that consume more than 0.05 petajoules annually. Grants of up to […]

Seven companies shortlisted for Hydrogen funding through ARENA

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has shortlisted 7 applicants and now is inviting them to submit a full application for the next stage of the […]

Twenty year development plan for National Energy Market Released

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released its 2020 Integrated System Plan (ISP) that identifies the optimum development path for the National Electricity Market (NEM) […]

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