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Guidance for Wind Farm developments.

 The WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released a bulletin on wind farm developments.   The bulletin aims to:   provide guidance to proponents and the […]

Terms of Reference released for Renewable Energy Target (RET) review.

Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt has released the Terms of Reference for a review into the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme.   The RET scheme, […]

Ceres wind farm approved.

SA Government has approved the $1.5 billion Ceres wind farm project (Ceres Project) on the Yorke Peninsula.   The 197- turbine wind farm development located between […]

Legal proceedings against solar and wind energy business in Ballarat.

Consumer Affairs Victoria has commenced legal proceedings against a solar and wind energy business for failing to supply paid for goods and services to consumers.   […]

Funding cuts for Australian Renewable Energy Agency

The Federal Government announced it intends to reduce the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) funding over the next 3 years. ARENA has responded by advising that […]

New Solar PV Retailer Voluntary Code of Conduct – introduced

A new Solar PV Retailer voluntary Code of Conduct has been introduced by the solar industry to improve consumer protection when purchasing a solar PV system. […]

Large Scale Solar Demonstration Project – Tenders now open

The Federal and Victorian Governments are seeking tenders for the provision of professional services to assist in the commercial/financial and technical due diligence of a jointly […]

EPA SA releases Waterloo wind farm noise report

The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its report on the Waterloo Wind Farm Noise Study undertaken during April and June this year. Key findings […]

Sydney calls for action on trigeneration

The City of Sydney has urged members of the NSW Parliament to reform electricity regulations preventing the installation of low-carbon trigeneration electricity plants. At a hearing […]

Help for businesses to run and drive low emission vehicles

The SA Government has launched a new Low Emission Vehicle web site to help South Australians to choose, run and drive a more efficient vehicle. The […]

New facility opens for diverting food and green waste from landfill

A new organics facility has been officially opened in Bulla that will divert food and green waste from landfill.  The facility is expected to service Melbourne’s […]

New Waste and Resource Recovery strategy released

The Victorian Government had released the draft Statewide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan (SWRRIP) for Victoria and the draft Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Strategic […]

Scientists release the latest facts on climate change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Working Group I report –The Physical Science Basis which forms part of the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment […]

Renewable energy options discussed in Brisbane

QLD Energy Minister Mark McArdle is encouraging the development of new energy generating technologies that offer cost savings to electricity users. Speaking at the first annual […]

University of Queensland unveils new carbon neutral building

A $32 million building which meets the world’s most advanced levels of sustainability was officially opened at the University of Queensland (UQ) this week. The Global […]

Sundrop Farms’ solar-thermal greenhouses

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Sundrop Farms have announced in-principle agreement for CEFC to co-finance a major greenhouse development near Port Augusta, South Australia […]

AJ Bush upgrades bioenergy production

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is financing an upgrade of bioenergy production at the Beaudesert meat rendering plant of AJ Bush, helping to improve the […]

56MW Moree Solar Farm receives funding

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has reached agreement to provide $60 million of senior debt finance to Moree Solar Farm for the development and construction […]

Update to the Register of solar water heaters

Version 17 of the Register of solar water heaters is in effect from August 6, 2013.   A copy of the eligible list of solar water […]

Federal Government’s recommendations to Renewable Energy Target Review – Discussion paper released for comment

 The Climate Change Authority (CCA) had undertaken a review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme in 2012.  The CCA provided its final report to the […]

Funding Opportunity: Regional Australia’s Renewables, Community and Regional Renewable Energy Program and On- Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program

Regional Australia’s Renewables – Industry Program (I-RAR) The objectives of the Regional Australia’s Renewables – Industry Program (I-RAR) is to: demonstrate a portfolio of renewable energy […]

First green crude produced from microalgae

The first “green crude” made from microalgae at pilot scale was launched this week by Federal Minister for Resource and Energy, Gary Gray.  The product was […]

Solar energy researcher recognised with Premier’s Award

One of Queensland’s most respected academics and solar energy pioneers has received the top honour in this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards. QLD Premier Campbell Newman and […]

Supporting renewable energy industry – new initiative for shared knowledge

Information, data and lessons learned, by the renewable energy industry, will be shared in a new Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA)  initiative – Supporting High-value Australian […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: Renewable Energy Programs

Emerging Renewables Program  The Emerging Renewables Program funds activities to support the development, demonstration and early stage deployment of renewable energy technologies with the potential to […]

Opportunity for Australia’s uranium industry

Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Gary Gray has stated that global demand for uranium exceeds supply which should provide excellent opportunity for Australia’s uranium industry.   […]

Victoria plans to boost resources industry

The Victorian Coalition Government has released an action plan to boost the Victoria’s earth resources industry by streamlining processes, establishing a new single point of contact […]

Community-owned renewable energy funding

NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker recently awarded nine community groups across the state a total of $411,000 to set up projects that will generate clean energy […]

Changes to approved solar photovoltaic module list – effective 16 July 2013

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced changes effective 16 July 2013 to approved solar photovoltaic module list.    The Clean Energy Regulator has stated that:  “The change […]

Register of solar water heaters to be updated

The Register of solar water heaters is currently being updated by the Clean Energy Regulator.  The register lists solar water heater models that are eligible to […]

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