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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Victorian Government has announced a new Agriculture Energy Investment Plan, aimed at helping Victorian farmers manage energy costs. The $30 million Plan provides: $5 million […]
A new Microgrid Demonstration Initiative grants program has been launched by the Victorian Government. Microgrids are local energy grids separate from the main power grid. Up […]
The New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment has released the Large-Scale Solar Energy Guideline. The guideline is intended to provide the community, industry and […]
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council met on 24 November 2017. The following were discussed at the meeting: The National Energy Guarantee: Dr Kerry […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has made changes to its requirements for project-based activities (PBA) under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme. The changes […]
Matched funding of up to $50,000 is available from Sustainability Victoria to assist eligible businesses with the cost of a variety of gas-related projects to improve […]
Sustainability Victoria has announced funding of up to $30,000 per building through the Better Commercial Buildings program to identify and implement energy efficiency upgrades that lead […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released its Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme compliance and enforcement policy and final decision. The policy outlines ESC’s […]
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released new petroleum decommissioning guidelines which outline the regulatory obligations for registered petroleum title holders. […]
The Institute for Sustainable Futures at University of Technology, Sydney (ISF), Energy Networks Australia (ENA) and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have launched the updated […]
As energy supply and use in Australia continues to change, the type of energy we use and how we use it is also changing, as we […]
The Queensland Government has announced a $2 billion Affordable Energy Plan to provide cost of living relief. The Plan will provide for Queenslanders’ power bills to […]
The Federal Government has announced a new National Energy Guarantee aimed at delivering more affordable and reliable electricity whilst still meeting Australia’s international commitments. The National […]
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released the ‘Energy Efficiency 2017’ report that highlights the ongoing importance of energy efficiency to global economies, households and the […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced funding for 10 pilot projects under the demand response initiative to manage […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released new and updated documentation for parties interested in participating in project-based activities using the measurement and verification method. Project […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has published a Register of scheduled activity premises on the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) website. The Register is intended […]
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released its VEET Performance Report for 2016. The report is the eighth annual report released since the inception of the […]
Hobsons Bay City Council has a number of programs that can support businesses in the municipality to become more sustainable and achieve financial savings whilst also […]
Green Industries South Australia has announced a new funding grant program to assist businesses and organisations to improve resource efficiency. The funding for REAP Grants is […]
Help is at hand for businesses that are struggling with sky rocketing gas and electricity bills. Sustainability Victoria has announced a suite of grants and assistance […]
The Clean Energy Innovation Fund is providing $5 million in finance to help automotive technology manufacturer SEA Electric convert medium-duty trucks and commercial vans to run […]
The Victorian Government has announced $1.76 million in funding for the owners and tenants of commercial buildings to improve energy efficiency. Applications are now open from […]
The Federal Government has announced the establishment of the Energy Security Board by the COAG Energy Council, to coordinate the implementation of the reform blueprint produced […]
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