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Electricity prices set to rise

The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its draft determination on the proposed average prices that regulated electricity retailers in NSW can charge […]

Geothermal for heating and cooling of buildings

Funding of $1.6 million to demonstrate the efficiency of direct use of geothermal for heating and cooling buildings has been provided to the University of Melbourne […]

Carbon programs to be axed

The QLD LNP’s Costings and Savings Strategy, released the day before Saturday’s election, describes the abolition of the State’s carbon and renewable energy programs   According […]

Victoria rejects new emissions intensity restrictions

Late last year, the Federal Minister for Resource and Energy, Martin Ferguson, announced that the Federal Government will no longer proceed with the introduction of emissions […]

Hydro-electricity project receives funding

Funding of $1.6 million will be provided to Cetus Energy for its hydro-electricity project that uses unique technology to harness kinetic energy in open water flow […]

Support for ultra efficient solar power system

The Victorian Government has announced funding of approx. $1 million to be provided for the development of an ultra efficient solar power system.  Victorian Minister for […]

New energy efficiency website promotes best practice for business

Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson this week launched a new website designed to support the implementation of energy efficiency practices within medium and […]

Clean Energy Regulator appointments

The Clean Energy Regulator is one of the key agencies created as part of the Federal Government’s Clean Energy Future plan.  It will be responsible for […]

Changes to Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER) from 2 April 2012

The Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER) will be amalgamated into the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) from Monday 2 April 2012. From 2 April 2012, […]

Combet works towards linking Australian and EU emissions trading scheme (ETS)

On 29 March 2012, Federal Minister for Climate Change & Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet and European Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard attended the bilateral talks […]

Carbon Farming Handbook

The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released the Carbon Farming Handbook to provide information to landholders, farmers, waste operators and other clean […]

Energy Security Fund – outcome of assessments published

The outcome of assessments for cash assistance under the Energy Security Fund is now available. The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency advised that […]

QLD LNP will mandate green costs on electricity bills

Similar to the current NSW Government’s plan, the QLD LNP has announced in a statement “Queensland electricity bills will display the impact of the Federal Government’s […]

Carbon Price Claims Guidance for increasing prices on your goods and services

New information has been released by the ACCC to assist businesses in understanding your rights and obligations for when making claims about the impact of a […]

Exposure drafts of the Clean Energy Amendment Regulation 2012

and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Regulation 2012 – Released for comment The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE) has released, for […]

Sydney signs agreement with Low Carbon Australia

City of Sydney Chief Executive Monica Barone signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday with the Federal Government-funded independent company Low Carbon Australia Ltd (LCAL). […]

IPART announces solar feed-in tariff

The Independent and Regulatory Pricing Tribunal (IPART) this week released a Final Report on a ‘fair and reasonable’ NSW feed-in tariff IPART have recommended a subsidy […]

Green Light Plan – Consultation phase

Victorian Government has advised that they have received an overwhelmingly response, during the consultation phase, of the Green Light Plan.  The Green Light Plan is expected […]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)

The Federal Government has announced that the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) offices will be located in Sydney. The Federal Government announced the CEFC, as part of […]

Emerging renewables projects – geothermal exploration

As part of the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE) Emerging Renewables Project, the Federal Government has awarded a $1.9 million grant to National ICT Australia […]

Clean Technology Sector survey

The Victorian Department of Business and Innovation (DBI) is developing options to support the development, growth and export of Cleantech products and services. To ensure it […]

Funding Opportunities under the Clean Energy Future Plan

The Clean Energy Future Plan provides transitional assistance for businesses and industry through: the $8.6 billion Jobs and Competitiveness Program (or refer ENW e-news 2 March […]

Victoria and NSW looks at harmonising energy efficiency schemes

The NSW and Victorian premiers have agreed to establish a taskforce to report on options for making both state’s energy efficiency schemes more consistent.  Consistency between […]

Energy Technology Innovation Strategy (ETIS) Grant

The Victorian Government has announced a $250,000 grant, under the Victorian Government’s Energy Technology Innovation Strategy (ETIS), to be provided to Daintree Networks for their Control […]

Greenhouse and Energy Information 2011 released

The Greenhouse and Energy Data Officer (GEDO) has released the Greenhouse and Energy Information 2011 as the latest data on greenhouse gas emissions as reported by […]

Advanced Biofuels Investment Readiness Program – open for applications

The Federal Government has announced a $5 million grant to James Cook University to develop a macro-algae to biofuels project and the opening of applications under […]

Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme

– closes 30 June 2012 The Federal Government has confirmed that the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme (REBS) will close on 30 June 2012. Over $320 million […]

Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator amalgamates into the Clean Energy Regulator

  From 2 April 2012, the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER) will amalgamate into the Clean Energy Regulator. The administration of the Renewable Energy […]

Jobs and Competitiveness Program and the Clean Energy Act Clean Energy Regulations Clean Energy Regulator

Regulations are now in place that establish the Jobs and Competitiveness Program under the Clean Energy Act 2011. A guidance paper is available that sets out […]

Consultation on expansion of Energy Efficiency Opportunities Program

The Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities program encourages large energy-using businesses to improve their energy efficiency. It does this by requiring […]

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