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EPA Victoria supports coal to hydrogen research

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has approved an application from J-Power Latrobe Valley Pty Ltd for a Research, Development and Demonstration that will investigate […]

New training and licensing requirements for accredited persons regarding energy efficiency lighting

The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has announced new training and licensing requirements for accredited persons undertaking replacing incandescent GLS or compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) as […]

Outcomes from COAG Energy Ministers’ meeting

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council met on 19 December 2018 for their 21st meeting. The COAG Energy Council comprises Ministers responsible for energy […]

Victorian Energy Upgrades (formerly VEET) program: commences Regulatory changes outlined

As reported in the 26 October and 2 November 2018 edition of this newsletter, the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme has been renamed the Victorian […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Installing energy efficiency equipment and energy metering for manufacturers

The NSW government has $16.7 million in funding to help manufacturers install energy efficient equipment and energy metering (gas and electricity). Matched 1:1 funding will be […]

New VEET requirements and compliance regime for activity 21A

The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released an information bulletin outlining the requirements and compliance regime for activity 21A under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target […]

WA Government lifts ban on franking

The Western Australia Government has announced a lift on the ban of fracking. The moratorium will be lifted on existing onshore petroleum titles following an independent […]

Outcomes of the 20th COAG Energy Council meeting

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council met on 26 October 2018. The COAG Energy Council consists of Ministers within the Commonwealth, Australian state and […]

Licensing of petrol stations and end of litter program in SA

The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has highlighted two significant announcements from the recent SA state budget. New licensing fees will be introduced for petrol stations, […]

Proposed changes to VEET operational framework

The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released an information bulletin outlining proposed changes to its operational framework to support the regulatory changes that are scheduled […]

New Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Regulations 2018 – Released

The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has published the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Regulations 2018 (the VEET Regulations), which have a commencement date of 10 December […]

DRAFT GUIDELINES – Managing run-off from service stations – Have your say!

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the draft Practice Note – Managing run-off from service station forecourts. The draft Practice Notes has […]

NEW GUIDELINES – For Petroleum, Geothermal and Pipeline operators

The Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released new guidance for petroleum, geothermal and pipeline operators in Western Australia. The Guidance Note […]

Updated documentation for project-based activities for VEET scheme

The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released updated documentation for project-based activities under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target scheme using the measurement and verification method. The […]

Energy regulator for Great Britain proposes price cap for their vulnerable community: A temporary measure until 2023

  Under proposals announced by Ofgem, the independent energy regulator for Great Britain – Over 11 million more households on “poor value default tariffs” will be […]

New gas efficiency guide for Australian manufacturers

The Australian Clean Energy Finance Corporation, the Energy Efficiency Council and the Australian Industry Group have jointly released the Australian Manufacturing: Gas Efficiency Guide – a […]

$20M to Origin Energy for Victoria’s largest virtual power plant

The Victorian Government has announced $4.5 million in funding to Origin Energy to develop a $20 million cloud-based project that will distribute power from up to […]

VEET Updates

The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released the following two updates to requirements under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target scheme: The ESC has made minor […]

CleanCo kicks off in Queensland

The Queensland Government has launched CleanCo, Queensland’s new renewable energy, publicly owned electricity generator. The creation of CleanCo is part of the Powering Queensland plan and […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Energy efficiency funding for NSW Businesses and Councils

The New South Wales Government has announced $35 million in funding to help businesses implement energy efficiency measures to reduce their energy costs. For manufacturers, funding […]

Outcomes from 18th COAG Energy Council meeting and Consultation on draft legislation that would implement National Energy Guarantee – Comment sought

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council met on 10 August 2018. The key presentation at the meeting was by the Independent Energy Security Board […]

Frydenberg seeks support of State and Territory Energy Ministers’ on National Energy Guarantee

The Federal Energy Minister, Josh Frydenberg will meet with State and Territory Energy Ministers today to obtain support of the Federal Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) […]

NOPSEMA releases annual performance report

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has released its Annual Offshore Performance Report, for the year ending 31 December 2017. The key […]

National Energy Guarantee final design – Released

The Federal Government has released its final detailed design document on the elements of the National Energy Guarantee that include the – mechanics of setting and […]

Electricity Pricing Inquiry Final Report released with 56 Recommendations

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry final report that outlines 56 recommendations to significantly improve electricity affordability for […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for June 2018 – Released

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released new market data for June 2018 for the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET). The data provides details on the […]

Electricity Pricing Inquiry Final Report released with 56 Recommendations

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry final report that outlines 56 recommendations to significantly improve electricity affordability for […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for June 2018 – Released

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released new market data for June 2018 for the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET). The data provides details on the […]

Technical working paper released for draft Detailed Design of National Energy Guarantee

The Council of Australian Governments Energy Security Board has released a series of technical working papers to provide further detail on some of the technical elements […]

Updated VEET product application requirements – Released

The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released updated product application requirements under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target scheme, for Schedules 21, 23 and 34, as detailed […]

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