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Rebate to support automotive dealers and EV repairers

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that applications are now open for Round 2 of the DRIVEN Charger […]

Victoria’s Largest Battery Storage Project Approved

The Victorian Government has approved Victoria’s largest battery storage project, a one-gigawatt facility at Pacific Green’s Portland Energy Park that is expected to deliver renewable energy […]

Forest Wind Farm Development Act repealed

The QLD Government has repealed the Forest Wind Farm Development Act 2020, effectively cancelling the proposed 266-turbine Forest Wind Project — previously one of the state’s […]

Draft guidelines for Research and Demonstration (R&D) licences for offshore renewable energy projects: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the Draft Research and Demonstration Licence Guideline and Registrar Forms […]

Australia and Germany hydrogen ties under H2Global

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced consultation on the Australia-Germany H2Global Joint Tender and seeks your feedback on the […]

Tenders open for projects that support Australia’s transition to net zero

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced the opening of Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tenders 5 and Tender 6 in […]

AEMO Releases 2025 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO)

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released the 2025 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) for the National Electricity Market (NEM), setting out a 10-year reliability […]

Updated Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings

The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) released the Update to the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings, replacing the 2019 Trajectory and its Addendum. The […]

EPA WA recommends approval for Port Hedland Iron Project – Stage 1

EPA WA released EPA Report 1789 – Port Hedland Iron Project (Stage 1) recommending the proposal may be implemented subject to conditions. The report has been […]

Hydrogen Transport Pilot Plant Opened In WA

WA Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson opened Hydrilyte Technology Pilot Plant in Kwinana. The pilot demonstrates a local technology intended to make hydrogen storage and […]

National Electricity Market Review Draft Report: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the draft National Electricity Market (NEM) Review, first reported on in the AEBN […]

Clean Energy Regulator Compliance and Enforcement Priorities 2025 -26

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the compliance and enforcement priorities for 2025 – 2026. The priorities describe our compliance and enforcement focus for the year […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Funding for SA businesses to improve energy efficiency

The South Australian Government’s Powering Business Grants program is open, providing funding for small and medium businesses and not-for-profit organisations to upgrade to more energy-efficient systems.  […]

Gas Market Review Consultation Paper: Comment sought

The Federal Government has released a Consultation Paper as part of the a joint review of the gas market regulation. This joint review includes: the Australian […]

New government EV platform

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has launched ev.gov.au  that provides a guide to electric vehicles (EVs). The platform, ev.gov.au, includes what […]

Draft Work Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines Code of Practice: Comment sought

SafeWork NSW has released the draft Work near overhead and underground electric lines code of practice for public consultation. This new draft is proposed to replace […]

Review of gas market regulation

The Federal Government is undertaking a joint review of gas market regulation. This joint review includes: the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism, the Gas Market Code, […]

Amendment to Renewable Energy Regulations to support solar battery installation under Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme

The Clean Energy Regulator announced an amendment to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Cheaper Home Batteries Program) Regulations 2025 which is now law. The amendment expands […]

Reforms to default electricity prices: Comment sought

The Federal Government is seeking feedback to the 2025 Review of the Default Market Offer consultation paper. The government is considering reforms to the Default Market […]

NSW’s launches its first large scale Virtual Power Plant

The NSW Government has launched the state’s first large-scale Virtual Power Plant under the NSW Electricity Roadmap, which is expected to help manage the reliable supply […]

New default electricity prices released by Australian Energy Regulator

The Australian Energy Regulator has released the Default Market Offer (DMO) electricity prices for 2025-26. The DMO is designed to protect consumers from excessively high prices […]

Cheaper Home Batteries Program to benefit small business

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water have announced a new Cheaper Home Batteries Program to assist small businesses and households  tackle […]

The Energy Safety Review consultation: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has released for comment a consultation paper on The Energy Safety Review that aims to identify […]

Setting new targets for 2026 to 2027 for Victorian Energy Upgrades program: Response to consultation released

The Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio MP, will set the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program targets at: 4.4 million Victorian Energy Efficiency […]

Energy Bill payment for NSW small businesses

The NSW Government is providing assistance through the National Energy Bill Relief for Small Businesses in NSW that operate in embedded networks (on-supply).    Payment will […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for QLD manufacturers seeking to increase energy efficiency measures

The QLD Government is providing funding, through the Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant Program QLD, that provides grants of up to $50,000 for Queensland-based manufacturers to improve energy efficiency […]

Future Gas Strategy: Draft Offshore Guidelines – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released for comment the following draft policy statement and the draft guidelines that relate to the Future […]

NSW energy from waste framework review: Feedback extended

NSW EPA has extended feedback on proposed changes to the NSW energy from waste framework. Please provide your feedback by 5.00pm, 16 May 2025.

Managing your energy usage

NSW Climate and Energy Action has made available the following technology guides to assist you to learn about the different appliances and equipment you can use […]

Federal Government signs agreement for more Australian gas supply to 2029

The Federal Government has signed an agreement to bring more Australian gas into the domestic market to improve local supply pressures for a further four years […]

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