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GRANT OPPORTUNITY – Funding to assist farmers manage energy costs

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 […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY – Microgrid model demonstration projects

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 […]

NEW GUIDELINE – Large-scale solar energy developments

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 […]

15th COAG Energy Council Meeting – Outcomes

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 […]

Changes to project-based activities under VEET scheme

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 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Gas efficiency grants

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 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Commercial building energy efficiency upgrades

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 […]

VEET releases information on project-based activities

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 […]

NEW GUIDELINES – for petroleum decommissioning

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. […]

Updated National Maps tool for energy network users – Released

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 […]

Australia’s Energy Update 2017 – Released

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 […]

QLD Affordable Energy Plan – Released

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 […]

Federal Government announces the National Energy Guarantee

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 […]

Energy Efficiency 2017 report by International Energy Agency – Released

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 […]

ARENA announces pilot projects under the demand response initiative to manage electricity supply during extreme peaks

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 […]

VEET releases updated documentation on project-based activities

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 […]

VEET publishes Register of scheduled activity premises

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 […]

2016 Victorian Energy Efficiency Target performance report – Released

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 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Hobsons Bay City Council offers sustainability funding to businesses

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 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Resource efficiency funding available for SA businesses

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 […]

New Victorian Government grants for energy and gas efficiency

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 […]

Funding for electric trucks and vans

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 […]

Energy efficiency grants for commercial buildings

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 […]

Energy Security Board established

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 […]

Victorian VEET Scheme rebranded

The Victorian Government has rebranded for promotional purposes the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme as the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. The purpose of the VEET […]

VEET Regulations amended and further information on project based activities

The Victorian Essential Services Commission has announced that the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Regulations 2008 have been amended to allow scheduled activity premises (large energy users, […]

Innovative finance option for environmental building upgrades commences

The South Australian Government has announced the commencement of the Building Upgrade Finance Regulations, which enable commercial landlords to access an innovative new way of financing […]

Draft VEET scheme compliance and enforcement policy

The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released a draft Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) Scheme Compliance and Enforcement Policy for consultation. The VEET scheme is […]

Local government energy saver program

A new program announced by the Victorian Government aims to assist local councils in rural and regional areas to understand, prioritise and implement energy efficiency and […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: New grants for large businesses to reduce energy costs

The Victorian Government announced on Thursday 27 July 2017 the expansion of its Boosting Business Productivity program to include large businesses. The program helps Victorian businesses […]

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