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Federal Budget delivers Energy investment and Great Barrier Reef funding

The Federal Budget announced on Tuesday included investments in energy policy and the Great Barrier Reef. The funding included – A $41.5 million investment in energy […]

Review of fuel security

The Federal Government has announced a review of Australia’s liquid fuel (such as petrol, diesel and jet fuel) security. The assessment will examine how fuel is […]

Review of QLD’s Energy Act – Issues paper released for comment

The Queensland Government has released an issues paper to commence a review of energy laws in the state. Three Acts are under review: Electricity Act 1994, […]

DRAFT GUIDANCE NOTE for petroleum, geothermal and pipeline operators in WA

WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has released a draft guidance note for petroleum, geothermal and pipeline operators in Western Australia. The draft […]

Audit of the Renewable Energy Target – Comment sought

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is seeking stakeholder comments in relation to the Auditor-General’s performance audit of the Administration of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) […]

Clarification on inoperable products under VEET scheme

The Essential Services Commission has released an information bulletin on the second stage of discount factors that will be applied to some Schedule 34 lighting upgrade […]

National Electricity Market Data Strategy – Consultation Paper – Released for comment

The independent Energy Security Board (ESB) has today released a public consultation paper on the development of a data strategy for the National Electricity Market (NEM). […]

Emissions Reduction Fund project updates for March 2018

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund (ERF) carbon abatement statement for March 2018. The update summarises the activity for the […]

New market data for Large-scale Renewable Energy Target for March 2018

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

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Easier access to energy assessment grants for business

Sustainability Victoria has simplified the access to energy assessment grants under the Boosting Business Productivity program. Businesses spending between $20,000 and $50,000 a year on energy […]

Changes to VEET Guidelines provides clarification on inoperable products

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released an information bulletin to clarify their position on the eligibility of activities in which the existing product is inoperable, […]

Sydney Markets has largest rooftop solar array

Sydney Markets in Flemington now has the largest rooftop solar array for a private company in the southern hemisphere. The enormous system comprises 8594 solar panels […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Energy efficiency audits for QLD farmers

The Queensland Government has announced funding for free energy efficiency audits for farmers, as part of the $10 million Energy Savers Plus Program. The program aims […]

NSW parliamentary inquiry recommends: – Against proposed Sydney waste to energy facility and – Independent review into NSW EPA

A New South Wales parliamentary committee has recommended that a proposal for a large waste to energy facility in western Sydney should not proceed. The committee […]

Review of QLD’s energy legislation

The Queensland Government has announced a review of the Electricity Act 1994, the Gas Supply Act 2003 and the Energy and Water Ombudsman Act 2006 to […]

QLD releases draft Solar Farm guidelines – Comment sought

The Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy has released draft guidelines for the development of solar farm projects in the state. The draft Queensland […]

ARENA funding will build second virtual power plant

  The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $7.7 million in funding for Simply Energy to build a second virtual power plant across Adelaide.  A […]

Updated guidance note on Oil Pollution Risk Management: Released by NOPSEMA

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has released an updated guidance note on oil pollution risk management. The updated guidance incorporates stakeholder […]

Proposed amendments to VEET guidelines: Comment sought

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released a consultation paper on the proposed amendments to the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) Guidelines. The VEET scheme is […]

Energy Security Board National Energy Guarantee – Consultation paper released

The Federal Government has announced the release of the first public consultation paper for the National Energy Guarantee by the independent Energy Security Board (ESB). The […]

In-Depth Review of Australia’s Energy Policies

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the International Energy Agency (IEA) report on the In-Depth Review of Australia’s Energy Policies. The IEA […]

The next 12 months of New Environmental Laws from across Australia; New Energy Developments and Funding for Business – 2 March 2018

The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) will hold the New Environmental Laws, New Energy Developments and Funding for Business Conference from 8.45am for 9.00am to 4.30pm […]

NOPSEMA releases paper on new considerations for 5-year environment plan revisions

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has released a new Considerations for five-year revisions information paper. The paper advises titleholders on what […]

2020 Renewable Energy Target to be met

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has announced that Australia is expected to meet the 2020 Renewable Energy Target. The Regulator had previously stated that to meet […]

Review of Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act

The Australian Government is undertaking an independent review of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act). The review is a statutory requirement to […]

New offshore oil and gas areas – Consultation open

The Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia has announced that consultation is open on 21 areas proposed for oil and gas exploration in offshore Australian […]

Gas Acceleration Program – Applications open

The Federal Government has announced that applications are now open for the $26 million Gas Acceleration Program, which is designed to accelerate new supplies from onshore […]

NOPSEMA releases information paper on considerations for 5 year environment plan revisions

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has released an information paper Considerations for five year revision. The paper has been published to […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY – New Energy Technology Projects

The third round of the New Energy Jobs Fund for new energy technology projects opened on 12 December 2017. The funding aims to encourage the uptake […]

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