NEWS Portal

Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – Energy

The articles that appear on this site, are articles that appear in AEBN’s ENW e-news which is distributed to members each fortnight. SEARCHING FOR ARTICLES: Articles are placed in a chronological format. You may SEARCH ( refer to right column ) for articles by using the ‘Search’ feature on this site, OR you can search by –

  • TOPIC (links provided to the right side of this site under ‘TOPIC TAGS’);
  • STATE (links to the right side of this page under ‘NEWS’); or
  • DATE.

WA EPA recommends approval for Pilbara renewable project

EPA WA has completed its first assessment in the Pilbara’s Maitland Strategic Industrial Area (MSIA), recommending approval for the Woodside Solar Facility subject to strict conditions. […]

Battery storage information to accompany Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs)

As businesses and households try to lower energy costs, small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage are becoming increasingly popular. When installed, battery storage systems […]

Large-scale renewable energy target market data for July 2023: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for July 2023.  The highlights include: 188 MW of capacity was approved for […]

Australia Carbon Credit Units Review Discussion Paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water seeks feedback on the ACCU Review Discussion Paper that focuses on how to implement recommendations […]

Register of Solar Water Heaters: Updated

The Clean Energy Regulator has released Version 49 of the register of solar water heaters that came into effect on 16 August 2023. The register lists solar water […]

Australia and California to work in collaboration on climate and clean energy

The Australian and Californian governments have agreed to work together to address climate change and support clean energy transition. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been […]

Pathways to progress green hydrogen in the Hunter Valley

Research is underway by the Federal Australian Government on how green hydrogen can provide the Hunter Valley community in NSW with clean and cheaper energy. The […]

Proposed area for offshore wind development off the coast of Illawarra region NSW

The NSW Government is seeking your views on the area proposed for offshore renewable energy projects, particularly offshore wind, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast […]

Guideline on offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure

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

Australia and UK announce joint funding call for green hydrogen projects

The Australian and United Kingdom (UK) governments have announced a joint funding call to accelerate green hydrogen projects.  The program will be launched in October 2023. […]

Update on Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) installer and designer accreditation scheme operator application process

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) expects to make a decision on and announce the outcome of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) installer and designer accreditation […]

Climate Change Authority submission on Fuel Efficiency Standard

The Climate Change Authority has made a submission in response to the Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Art’s Fuel Efficiency Standard […]

Ban on gas targets new Victorian homes: Effective 1 January 2024

Victoria’s Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has announced that all gas will be banned in all new homes across Victoria from 1 January 2024.  […]

The Mandatory Gas Code of Conduct: Now law

The Federal Government has implemented a mandatory Gas Code of Conduct that commenced on 11 July 2023. There will be a 2-month transitional period to allow companies […]

Energy Bill Relief Fund for small business

Through the Energy Bill Relief Fund, the Federal Government, in partnership with the state and territory governments, will provide eligible small businesses with electricity bill relief. […]

FUNDING GUIDELINES: Powering the Regions Fund (PRF) Safeguard Transformation Stream (STS): Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Powering the Regions Fund’s (PRF) Safeguard Transformation Stream (STS) Program Opportunity Guidelines that […]

Comprehensive policy to shape SA’s energy future: Comment sought

The SA Government is embarking on a consultative process to develop a comprehensive energy transition policy for the next three decades. To achieve this, the SA […]

Offshore renewable energy infrastructure for Southern Ocean Region – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the benefits and effects of future offshore renewable energy projects […]

Solar panel and inverter product listing body: Applications round opens

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has opened a 3-month application round for the solar panel and inverter product listing body under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). CER […]

Register of solar water heaters (Version 50): Applications open

On 3 July 2023 applications opened for Version 50 of Register of solar water heaters.  The Register lists all solar and air source heat pump water […]

Final Report of the Review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002: Comment sought

The QLD Government is seeking feedback on the recommendations made in the Final Report of the Review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002 addressing key definitions […]

Future of Energy in SA

The SA Government is seeking to develop a comprehensive energy transition policy for the next three decades and will commence a consultation process with people that […]

Changes to Gas Supply (Natural Gas Retail) Regulation: Comment sought

The Office of Energy and Climate Change is seeking your feedback on various changes to the Gas Supply (Natural Gas Retail) Regulation that will affect the […]

New gas code to secure gas at reasonable prices for Australian users

The Federal Government has completed the design of the Mandatory Gas Code of Conduct (Gas Code), following close engagement with gas users and producers. The Gas […]

Consultation on Draft Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill

The Queensland Government has released an exposure draft of the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 for public consultation.  This proposed legislation is a crucial […]

April Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released the April 2023 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data. The Large-scale Renewable Energy Target creates a financial incentive for […]

Consultation on Stage 2 of the Reliability and Supply Adequacy Framework for the east coast gas market

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on measures for potential inclusion in the Reliability and Supply Adequacy Framework for […]

Updates to the VEU Registry and documents

The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released updates to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Registry, guidance documents and forms.  The changes reflect amendments to the VEU […]

State budget announces intention to re-establish the SEC

The Victorian Government has allocated funding in the 2023/24 budget handed down last week to bring back the State Electricity Commission (SEC). The budget commences the […]

Electricity infrastructure project to progress

The Victorian Government has confirmed that the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) can progress the critical VNI-West project, which will better connect the Victoria and NSW […]

Seach Now

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: All information on this site is of a general nature only and is not intended to be relied upon as, nor to be a substitute for, specific legal professional advice. No responsibility for the loss occasioned to any person acting on or refraining from action as a result of any material published can be accepted.

Upcoming Events

News

Topic Tags

Latest Post

Visit Us On FacebookVisit Us On Linkedin