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Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive: Consultation Open

The Clean Energy Regulator has opened consultation on a proposed legislative instrument to support Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive equivalency assessments. The legislative instrument is intended to […]

Circular Economy Solar Technology Urgency: Policy Report Published

US-based think tank RAND in collaboration with RMIT University, Victoria have published a policy brief on the urgency for Australia to implement a circular economy policy […]

Energy Innovation Fund Targets Renewable Fuel and Feedstock

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action will make up to $7.5 million available through Round 4 of the Energy Innovation Fund to support […]

Biomass and Biomethane Potential Assessment

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has undertaken an assessment of Victorian biomass and biomethane potential with the aim to provide an evidence […]

Manufacture and Scale-up of Large-scale Solar: Funding Open

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched Round 3 of the Solar Sunshot program to support the manufacture and scale-up of solar technologies. The funding […]

New Products Eligible for Product Guarantee of Origin

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that new products are now eligible to be involved in the Product Guarantee of Origin (PGO) scheme after legislation was […]

National EV Charging Roadmap

The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) is developing a new national roadmap to help plan for Australia’s future electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure needs. The roadmap aims […]

Offshore Facility Lithium-ion Battery Systems Safety Risks: Guideline Published

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has published a new Safety Bulletin highlighting the safety risks associated with lithium-ion battery energy storage […]

NSW Renewable Energy Jobs Guide: Published

EnergyCo NSW has published the NSW Renewable Energy Jobs Guide which provides information on occupations, training pathways and the skills needed to work in the renewable […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Large-Scale Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Project Development Grant: Opens

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has opened the large-scale low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) Project Development Grant. The grant is […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Startup Clean Energy Funding

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened funding for Launchpad, a new $30 million program designed to help early-stage startups with grants for developing technologies […]

Central North Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) will not proceed

The Victorian government’s renewable energy zone coordinator Vic Grid has announced the Central North Renewable Energy Zone will not proceed. The decision is as a result […]

Solar Panel Recycling Scheme: Consultation Open

The NSW Environment Protection Agency is consulting on a proposal to introduce Australia’s first mandatory solar panel recycling scheme, aiming to ensure solar panel materials are […]

Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Uptake: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on a conceptual framework for a mechanism to increase the uptake of […]

Domestic Renewable Gas Industry: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on consideration for a national policy to support the development of a domestic […]

Carbon Abatement Contract Register: Data Added

On 1 July 2026, the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) opened applications for the permanent exit arrangement for fixed-delivery carbon abatement contracts. To support market transparency and help […]

NSW Batteries for Businesses Incentive

The NSW Climate and Department of Energy Action has opened the batteries for businesses incentive. Businesses can access a discount on installing a battery, with larger […]

Renewable Projects Eligible for Carbon Credits under Paris Agreement

Renewable power projects can now seek credits under the Paris Agreement’s carbon market, after the UN Body overseeing the mechanism adopted a new methodology for grid connected renewable electricity. This decision reflects the supervisory body’s focus on building […]

New Finance Focusses on Mid-scale Renewable Energy Assets

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed $100 million to the delivery of mid-scale renewable energy assets, financing the development of up to 16 hybrid […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Data Published

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the July 2026 Large-scale renewable energy data. The monthly data tracks investment in large-scale renewable energy generation technologies supported through the Large-scale […]

100 kilowatt Solar Systems Now Eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has expanded solar photovoltaic (PV) eligibility under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). The SRES changes apply […]

Solar Water Heaters Technology Certificates Eligibility: New Register Published

The Clean Energy Regulator has published a new version of the register of solar water heaters. The register lists solar water heaters and air source heat pump […]

Ultra Low-Cost Solar White Paper: Published

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has published the Recent Advances in Ultra Low-Cost Solar report. The report provides a 2026 update on progress since the […]

Anchor tenant sought for Advanced Manufacturing Facility

The WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification has committed up to $55 million to support an anchor tenant to establish an advanced manufacturing facility at […]

Clean Energy Regulator Q1 Quarterly Carbon Market Report Published

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has published its Q1 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR). The QCMR report consolidates information across the national carbon markets that the […]

Renewable Energy Developer Rating Scheme

The Developer Rating Scheme (DRS), for renewable energy developers and transmission companies, is open. The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water commissioned […]

NSW Geothermal Prospectivity Modelling and Analysis: Report Available

In response to interest in geothermal exploration, new modelling and analysis of NSW geothermal prospectivity by the Geological Survey of NSW (GSNSW) provides reports that includes […]

First Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates approved

The Clean Energy Regulator has approved the first Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates. The REGO was launched as part of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) […]

WA Government to Establish $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund & Declare Priority Projects

The WA Government intends to establish a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support projects that help decarbonise the State. The fund, which will be detailed […]

Clean Energy Regulator Highlights Changes to Solar Home Battery Rebates from 1 May 2026

The rebate for solar home batteries is changing from 1 May 2026. The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has highlighted that the existing rebate is only available […]

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