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Gas Market Review Consultation Paper: Comment sought

The Federal Government has released a Consultation Paper as part of the a joint review of the gas market regulation. This joint review includes: the Australian […]

New government EV platform

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has launched ev.gov.au  that provides a guide to electric vehicles (EVs). The platform, ev.gov.au, includes what […]

Draft Work Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines Code of Practice: Comment sought

SafeWork NSW has released the draft Work near overhead and underground electric lines code of practice for public consultation. This new draft is proposed to replace […]

Review of gas market regulation

The Federal Government is undertaking a joint review of gas market regulation. This joint review includes: the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism, the Gas Market Code, […]

Amendment to Renewable Energy Regulations to support solar battery installation under Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme

The Clean Energy Regulator announced an amendment to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Cheaper Home Batteries Program) Regulations 2025 which is now law. The amendment expands […]

Reforms to default electricity prices: Comment sought

The Federal Government is seeking feedback to the 2025 Review of the Default Market Offer consultation paper. The government is considering reforms to the Default Market […]

NSW’s launches its first large scale Virtual Power Plant

The NSW Government has launched the state’s first large-scale Virtual Power Plant under the NSW Electricity Roadmap, which is expected to help manage the reliable supply […]

New default electricity prices released by Australian Energy Regulator

The Australian Energy Regulator has released the Default Market Offer (DMO) electricity prices for 2025-26. The DMO is designed to protect consumers from excessively high prices […]

Cheaper Home Batteries Program to benefit small business

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water have announced a new Cheaper Home Batteries Program to assist small businesses and households  tackle […]

The Energy Safety Review consultation: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has released for comment a consultation paper on The Energy Safety Review that aims to identify […]

Setting new targets for 2026 to 2027 for Victorian Energy Upgrades program: Response to consultation released

The Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio MP, will set the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program targets at: 4.4 million Victorian Energy Efficiency […]

Energy Bill payment for NSW small businesses

The NSW Government is providing assistance through the National Energy Bill Relief for Small Businesses in NSW that operate in embedded networks (on-supply).    Payment will […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for QLD manufacturers seeking to increase energy efficiency measures

The QLD Government is providing funding, through the Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant Program QLD, that provides grants of up to $50,000 for Queensland-based manufacturers to improve energy efficiency […]

Future Gas Strategy: Draft Offshore Guidelines – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released for comment the following draft policy statement and the draft guidelines that relate to the Future […]

NSW energy from waste framework review: Feedback extended

NSW EPA has extended feedback on proposed changes to the NSW energy from waste framework. Please provide your feedback by 5.00pm, 16 May 2025.

Managing your energy usage

NSW Climate and Energy Action has made available the following technology guides to assist you to learn about the different appliances and equipment you can use […]

Federal Government signs agreement for more Australian gas supply to 2029

The Federal Government has signed an agreement to bring more Australian gas into the domestic market to improve local supply pressures for a further four years […]

Regulation Impact Statement on the Energy Efficiency of External Power Supplies: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on possible changes to the energy efficiency requirements applying to external power supplies […]

NSW Energy from Waste framework review

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the NSW energy from waste framework. The paper outlines options and seeks your views on 3 key […]

Senate passes Future Made in Australia production tax credits

The Senate has passed the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2024.  This legislation implements production tax incentives for […]

The potential of EV batteries to generate energy for other electrical devices: Report released

A report on the National Roadmap for Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging has been released that highlights the potential of bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging to reduce […]

$30M for project to commercialise new process for manufacturing cathode powder for lithium-ion batteries

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $30 million, in conditional funding, to VSPC Pty Ltd who seeks to commercialise a new process for manufacturing […]

Australian Gas Networks regulatory framework review 2026-2031: Final decision

The Essential Services Commission has released their Final Decision on protections that Australian Gas Networks (AGN) must deliver for SA consumers between 1 July 2026 and 30 […]

Review of National Electricity Market (NEM) wholesale market settings: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water announced a review of the National Electricity Market (NEM) wholesale market settings which will be […]

Australia and Korea agree to new Green Economy Partnership Arrangement on climate and energy

In mid December 2024, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water announced recent collaboration between Australia and the Republic of Korea to […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: For Automotive sector as it transitions to selling and repairing more EVs

Automotive dealerships and electric vehicle (EV) repairers can apply for the Dealership and Repairer Initiative for Vehicle Electrification Nationally (DRIVEN) program rebate stream.  This program supports the automotive […]

NEW GUIDELINES: New Wind Energy Facility Turbine Noise Technical Guidelines

New Wind Energy Facility (WEF) Turbine Noise Technical Guidelines have been released by EPA Victoria to assist with measuring and controlling noise made by wind turbines. The […]

Victoria’s Renewable Gas Directions Paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government held a consultation on how renewable gas will form part of Victoria’s low-emissions future.   Renewable gas opportunities are being supported as part […]

Grid Impact Assessment consultation paper: Comment sought

VicGrid has released for comment the Grid Impact Assessment Consultation Paper.  The Victorian Government is changing the way energy infrastructure is planned and delivered, to support Victoria’s […]

Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism: Comment sought

The SA Government is seeking feedback on the government’s approach to ensuring reliable and secure electricity for SA, now and into the future.   With South […]

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