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Energy in Australia 2015

The Office of the Chief Economist has also released the Energy in Australia 2015 report, which shows Australia produces around three times its energy needs. The […]

Database updated for renewable energy grid integration projects

The Energy Networks Association (ENA), in partnership with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has released an updated database of Australian and international renewable energy grid […]

Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal commission – Public Meetings

Teams from the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission have completed five days of public meetings across South Australia following the release of the Commission’s Tentative Findings […]

Vehicle Emissions Discussion Paper – Comment sought

The Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions, established by the Federal Government to review Australia’s regulatory framework for vehicle emissions, has issued a Vehicle Emissions Discussion Paper […]

Newstead a step closer to renewable energy goal

Energy company, Powercor, has signed a memorandum of understanding with a community group in the central Victorian town of Newstead as it attempts to become the […]

University of Melbourne teams up with CEFC to reduce grid electricity use

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced it will lend up to $9.1 million to the University of Melbourne to finance moves to slash the […]

South Australia’s participation in nuclear activity – Comment sought

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission is seeking feedback on its Tentative Findings report which is an interim step in the Commission’s process before completing its […]

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Regulation 2016 – Exposure Draft – Comment sought

The Federal Department of the Environment is seeking feedback on the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment (2016 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2016: Exposure Draft by […]

National Electricity Law (NEL) and National Gas Law Amendment Package – Comment sought

The COAG Energy Council Energy Working Group is seeking comment on the National Electricity Law (NEL) and National Gas Law Amendment package. This package contains two […]

CEFC launches $250m Program to help drive energy efficiency community housing in 2016

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has launched a $250 million Community Housing Program to help drive the construction of market-leading energy efficient community housing in 2016. […]

Strict conditions apply in environmental approval for Coal Mine company

The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has issued a final environmental authority (EA) for Adani’s Carmichael Mine project with approximately 140 conditions, including 9 […]

Large-scale solar funding initiative receives big response

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the short-list of projects invited to progress to the next stage of its $100 million large-scale solar photovoltaic […]

GRANTS New Energy Jobs Fund – grants – Now open

Applications close on Wednesday 16 March 2016 for funding under Round One of the Victorian Government’s New Energy Jobs Fund.   The Fund will support Victorian […]

Clean energy funding program attracts interest

Australia agribusinesses and small-scale manufacturing companies have invested more than $50 million into energy efficient equipment in just five months, via the Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s […]

Revised National Carbon Offset Standard – Released

The Federal Department of the Environment has released the National Carbon Offset Standard – Version 3 that updates the benchmark for organisations in Australia seeking to […]

Coal seam gas and coal mining expert releases review

The Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development has released a Review of activities for 2014-15. The review highlights the […]

Improving energy productivity of buildings

The Green Building Council of Australia has released a report on Mid-tier commercial office buildings in Australia: A national pathway to improving energy productivity. The report […]

New Energy Technologies Discussion Paper – Released for comment

The Victorian Government has released the New Energy Technologies Discussion Paper and encourages your feedback. The discussion paper focuses on the development opportunities emerging from the […]

Bioenergy and energy from waste market – Report released

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has released The Australian bioenergy and energy from waste market report  that identifies significant opportunities for investment in bioenergy and […]

Strong interest in large scale solar says CEFC

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has stated that it has received strong interest from more than 40 domestic and international project developers keen to develop […]

Amendments to Victorian Energy Efficiency Targets passed in Victorian Parliament

The Victorian Parliament has passed the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Saving Energy, Growing Jobs) Bill 2015 which sets emission reduction targets through to 2020. Under […]

EPA Victoria Community consultation on air curtain burns to be held

EPA Victoria will hold a Section 20B Conference to allow community concerns over a proposal which involves air curtain burners to be discussed. The works approval […]

TENDER OPEN – SA Government seeks low carbon electricity supply and services

The South Australian Government wants to procure up to 100 per cent of its electricity usage from renewable and low-carbon energy options. The Low Carbon Electricity […]

New legislation for Victorian councils to offer Environmental Upgrade Agreements to businesses

On 1 November 2015, the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Environmental Upgrade Agreements) 2015 legislation came into effect allowing all Victorian councils the option to offer Environmental […]

GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: Resource assessment grant 2015-16 – Now open

Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Lisa Neville has opened a new Round of grants for Victorian businesses to undertake assessments of their energy and […]

New Hunter Valley suburb proposed for off grid

A new residential development, north of Sydney, could set a precedent with the possibility the entire community being built off the power grid. Huntlee will be […]

Updated NGER audit handbook – Released

National greenhouse and energy audits determine if registered corporations are complying with the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act). The Clean Energy Regulator […]

Coal seam gas company reaches agreement with NSW Government

The NSW Government has reached an agreement with coal seam gas (CSG) company, Metgasco, to pay $25 million for the company’s three Northern Rivers petroleum exploration […]

New maps show renewable opportunities

Carmichael coal mine gets approval Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has approved the Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Infrastructure project subject to 36 conditions designed to […]

Solar hot water heaters register version 27 – Call for applications

The Clean Energy Regulator is now seeking applications for version 27 of the register of solar water heaters. Submissions close at 3pm (AEST) on Tuesday 24 November 2015. […]

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