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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 […]

Australia-India Renewable Energy Partnership

On 19 November 2024, Australia and India welcomed the launch of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership. The partnership is expected to guide climate and energy cooperation. […]

Tax incentive to drive investment in renewable hydrogen

The Federal Government has introduced the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024 that is expected to establish the Hydrogen Production […]

$4 million for Australian battery innovation

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing $4 million to support new silicon anode technology that gives lithium-ion batteries much higher energy density.   This […]

Yurringa Energy: First Nations owned retail energy provider starts operating in Victoria

The first of Australia’s First Nations-owned retail energy provider has begun operating in Victoria and is expected to power Victoria’s largest road project with support from […]

Proposed changes to energy efficiency regulations of distribution transformers in Australia: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on proposed changes to energy efficiency regulations of distribution transformers in Australia. […]

2024 National Hydrogen Strategy: Released

The Federal Government has released the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy that provides the framework to guide Australia’s production, use and export of hydrogen. A summary has […]

New Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner announced

The Federal government has announced the appointment of Tony Mahar as the new Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner (AEIC).  The appointment is for an initial 3 year […]

Converting ethanol from agricultural waste into jet fuel

The Federal Government is supporting a homegrown sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project that is expected to convert ethanol – made from agricultural waste – into jet […]

Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 1

Federal Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the January to March 2025 quarter. The Federal Minister for Resources’ decision was […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program Round 1 opens Nov 2024

In November 2024, Round 1 of the Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program will open for applications.  The Federal Government has committed A$50 million to this program. […]

Strategic Review of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is undertaking a Strategic Review of the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program (the Review) and seeks feedback […]

National Energy Workforce Strategy consultation paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released for comment the National Energy Workforce Strategy Consultation Paper.  To better guide government […]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) determination for commercial ice-makers: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking comment  on the exposure draft of a new Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards […]

Options for streamlining network connections processes for large consumer energy resources (CER), incl EV supply equipment: Comment sought

States and territories are considering options to streamline network connection processes for large consumer energy resources (CER), including electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and distribution level […]

Consultation on EIS for a proposed battery anode material facility

The SA Department for Housing and Urban Development is consulting on a development application to construct a Battery Anode Material (BAM) Facility at Robinson Road, Waterloo […]

Clean electricity for Burrup Peninsula

Work is in progress on the development of Pilbara’s first major transmission line to deliver clean electricity to the Burrup Peninsula, WA.   Plans are progressing […]

Exposure Draft of Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Amending Rules (FCESS Cost Review Amendments): Comment sought

Energy Policy WA has released for comment the Exposure Draft of Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Amending Rules (FCESS Cost Review Amendments) that includes proposed WEM Amending Rules […]

WA’s Hazard Plan – Energy Supply Disruption

The State Hazard Plan for Energy Supply Disruption covers the emergency management arrangements within the geographic boundaries of Western Australia for the hazards of gas, liquid […]

Australian Gas Networks regulatory framework review 2026 – 2031: Comment sought

The SA Government is seeking your views about a Draft Decision on the protections that AGN must deliver for South Australian consumers between 1 July 2026 […]

New guidelines for community engagement and benefits for transmission projects

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released new National Guidelines for Community Engagement and Benefits for Electricity Transmission Projects. […]

$26 Billion commitment to renewable energy for QLD

As part of the 2024-25 Queensland Budget, $26 billion has been committed to renewable energy over the next four years. As part of this investment, Queenslanders […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Essential public EV fast charging and kerbside charging infrastructure

The NSW Government has announced $73.5 million of grants to support the rollout of essential public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging and kerbside charging infrastructure and […]

Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 2 – WEM Dispatchable Capacity: Open for bids

The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 2 – Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Dispatchable Capacity (Tender 2) is open for bids. Tender documents including tender guidelines are now […]

Board appointments for ARENA

Board members to Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have been announced by Federal Government. Its purpose is to support improvements in the competitiveness and supply of renewable […]

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