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Tanks and Solar Hot Water no longer mandatory in Queensland

From February 1 the Queensland Government made solar hot-water systems and water tanks no longer mandatory for new houses.  Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works […]

NABER launches data centre ratings

NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced the release of the new NABERS Energy for  data centres rating tools, the latest  tools in the National Australian […]

SA makes customer hardship policies mandatory for energy retailers

New consumer laws passed in the SA parliament recently, create a more competitive energy market, according to SA Minister for Minerals Resources and Energy Tom Koutsantonis. […]

Smart Meter discussion paper

The NSW Government’s Smart Meter Task Force has released a Discussion Paper examining a range of customer-focused options for the potential introduction of smart meters in […]

New laws to change Solar Bonus Scheme

Changes have been made to QLD electricity legislation to change the Solar Bonus Scheme. The legislative changes came into effect last Friday. QLD Energy Minister Mark […]

Independent Expert Scientific Committee to advise on Coal Seam Gas

Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, recently announced the membership of the new Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development. The […]

IEA commends Australia’s ambitious energy policy

The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its in-depth review of Australia’s energy policies. Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson AM MP, hosted the […]

Have your say on QLD electricity prices

Business energy users across regional Queensland are encouraged to have their say on the determination of 2013-14 electricity prices at a series of workshops across the […]

IPART commences review of NSW electricity prices

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is preparing to set regulated electricity prices for NSW for the next three years with the release of an […]

Energy reform debate to address increase in electricity prices advises ACCC

In the last 5 years, electricity prices, in Australia, have increased on average by 90% in nominal terms and by more in certain areas, advised Rod […]

Efficient lighting leads growth in energy savings certificates

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) has released its report into the 2011 activities of the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS). It is […]

ZEN Energy Systems launches world-first energy-storage system

ZEN Energy Systems have launched an energy-storage system that will enable customers to store and access power 24 hours a day. ZEN’s Freedom Powerbank was recently […]

SA Government inquiry into future of solar-thermal energy

SA Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis recently said the South Australian Government will support the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into solar-thermal energy. The […]

Public inquiry into Electricity Network Regulation – Draft report released for comment

The Productivity Commission, this week, released a draft report on the public inquiry into Electricity Network Regulation for public comment.    Draft recommendations and findings are […]

Bill passes Parliament for the establishment of Independent Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Developments

Recently passed in Parliament is legislation to establish an Independent Expert Scientific Committee to provide advice on coal seam gas and large coal mining.   The […]

CASE STUDY: Decrease in energy usage for supermarket saves 16% in energy costs

In the past month, an independent supermarket owner, IGA in Melbourne’s Meadow Heights, has recorded a 16% decrease in energy usage and costs, advising that he […]

Queensland calls for independent energy regulator

QLD Minister for Energy and Water Supply, Mark McArdle has called for a truly independent Australian Energy Regulator (AER) as the way forward for better outcomes […]

Sydney City: encourage local energy production

A City of Sydney submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) review of electricity network companies has suggested regulation should be reformed to encourage locally-produced energy. […]

Review of NSW regulated retail prices for electricity and gas: July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016

The NSW Minister for Resources and Energy has asked the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) to review and determine the regulated retail electricity […]

Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2012

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards which acknowledge leadership, innovation and achievement across business, government, community, tertiary education and the […]

Inquiry into barriers to mineral and energy resource exploration

The Federal Government has requested the Productivity Commission to undertake a 12 month Inquiry into “the non-financial barriers to mineral and energy resource exploration”.   The […]

Changes to Feed-in Tariffs

The Victoria Department of Primary Industries has announced changes to the Transitional, Standard and Premium Feed-in Tariffs.  For details of these changes, please click on the […]

New committee to advise Victorian Minister on harmonised framework on coal seam gas

The Victorian Government has released details of the new Earth Resources Ministerial Advisory Council which is expected to provide advice to the Victorian Government on the […]

WA’s Strategic Energy Initiative Energy2013

The WA Government has released WA’s Strategic Energy Initiative Energy2031 which is the blueprint for the long term development of the energy sector in WA.   […]

CASE STUDY by Sucrogen: Victorian Mill powering Hinchinbrook homes

CASE STUDY by Sucrogen   Victoria Mill’s newly commissioned Victoria Renewable Energy Project (VREP) is creating green energy to power thousands of homes in the Hinchinbrook […]

New national legislation effective 1 Oct 2012 – Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation

The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation is expected to come into effect on 1 October 2012, after passing through Federal Parliament recently.   The […]

Method for estimating emissions from coal seam gas extractions – comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is seeking comment on methods for estimating emissions from coal seam gas extraction – based on a […]

IPART recommends closing the RET

The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), in a submission to Senate Select Committee on Electricity Prices, has recommended closing the Renewable Energy Target (RET). […]

Energy in Australia 2012

The Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET) has released a publication, Energy in Australia 2012, for those interested in Australian energy matters.  The publication, […]

Study on geothermal potential

The South Australian Centre for Geothermal Energy Research, at the University of Adelaide, will receive a grant of $1.25 million from the Emerging Renewables Program, under […]

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