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Proposed amendment to National Electricity Law (NEL) and potentially the Rules or Regulations: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released an issues paper for comment on proposed amendments to the National Electricity Law […]

Chair of SEC announced

It has been announced that Simon Corbell will be the Chair of the State Electricity Commission (SEC) Board along with four board directors that have experience in […]

Draft electricity price caps released

From 1 July 2024, the QLD Government has announced new electricity prices will commence following consultation and decisions by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Queensland […]

QLD Business Energy Savings and Transformation Rebates: Open

The QLD Government’s Business Energy Saving Transformation (QBEST) Rebate scheme provides to eligible small and medium-sized Queensland businesses to install energy-efficient equipment. The energy-efficient equipment you […]

$26M to WA’s energy manufacturing sector

The WA Government will inject $26.4 million to Western Australia’s energy manufacturing sector, to drive local manufacturing on clean energy projects. The WA Government is intending […]

Offshore wind regulations – Proposed Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024 – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the proposed Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024 (the Regulations). The Regulations […]

Joint Statement by EU and Australia that relates to energy

The Federal Government has announced a joint press statement that relates to EU-Australia energy relations.  The Statement was issued by – Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for […]

National Energy Performance Strategy – Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has launched the National Energy Performance Strategy which is a national framework for improving Australia’s […]

Capacity Investment Scheme – WA Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Design Paper: Comment sought

On 12 March 2024, the AEBN reported in the AEBN National ENW e-news that the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water are […]

Proposed offshore wind area in Indian Ocean off Bunbury, WA – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on a proposed offshore wind area in the Indian Ocean off […]

Electricity and Energy Sector Plan Discussion Paper: Comment sought

To support the Net Zero Plan, the Australian Government is developing an Electricity and Energy Sector Plan. This Plan will set out pathways to reduce emissions in […]

New agreement between the Commonwealth, Tasmania and Victoria on clean energy link

A landmark ownership deal has been signed between the Commonwealth, Victorian and Tasmanian governments to deliver the Marinus Link cable that will connect Tasmania to Victoria. […]

Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act – Draft Regulations

The SA Government is seeking your feedback on the draft regulations for the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act. South Australia’s renewable energy sector is growing rapidly. […]

Energy Resources Act – Draft Regulations

The SA Government is seeking your feedback on regulations to support the recently amended Petroleum and Geothermal (Energy Resources) Act 2023. To maintain leading practice regulation of […]

Proposed Bunbury WA for offshore wind area: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking your feedback on the benefits and effects of future offshore wind development […]

Gas Market Code to secure the supply for domestic market

The Federal Government has announced that ‘over 260 petajoules (PJ) of gas will be made available between now and 2033 through two new enforceable supply commitments […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Community Energy Upgrades Fund for Local Government

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW) has grants available, through the Community Energy Upgrades Fund for local governments to improve their […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

The Federal Government is providing grants to small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) for energy efficiency grants of between $10,000 and $25,000 through Round 2 of […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Wind Energy Facility Turbine Noise Regulation Guidelines

EPA Victoria has released the Wind Energy Facility Turbine Noise Regulation Guidelines that provides an overview of the requirements that apply to wind turbine noise emissions […]

Power stations licence review identifies areas for change

Work will begin on implementing a range of improvements for four coal-fired power stations in NSW following NSW EPA’s recent community consultation and review of environment […]

Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market – “Blueprint for the Future”: Released

As Australia’s electricity system is transitioning, in support of this, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released a report and […]

Future Gas Strategy consultation paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources is developing a Future Gas Strategy and is seeking your feedback on the recently released consultation paper to […]

Review of coal fired power station environment protection licences: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the statutory review of environment protection licences for coal fired power stations at Bayswater, Eraring, Mount Piper and Vales Point. […]

QLD Business Energy Saving and Transformation Rebates – Round 1 opens

The QLD Government is providing an incentive to small and medium sized SME’s QLD businesses through the Queensland Business Energy Saving and Transformation (QBEST) Rebates scheme […]

Review of methodology used to set 2024-25 Victorian Default Offer for electricity

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing the prices for the 2024-25 Victorian Default Offer for electricity and is seeking your feedback on these prices and the […]

Electric vehicle charging to be more accessible to businesses

A new way for businesses to access electric vehicle (EV) charging is set to roll out nationally, with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). […]

2023 Australian Energy Statistics

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published the 2023 Australian Energy Statistics that contains the latest energy data for 2021-22. […]

Guideline on offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure

NSW EPA has released a new Guideline on offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure  that outlines the role of NSW EPA as a regulator under the […]

Trial of smart metres in parts of NSW

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved a ‘sandboxing’ trial of 5,600 smart meters in parts of Greater Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands […]

Zero Emission Vehicle Survey 2023

The Qld Government is supporting opportunities to encourage greater uptake of zero emission vehicles and seeks your feedback on what would it take for you to […]

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