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Expressions of Interest Open for Victorian Energy Upgrades Industry Reference Group

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) is inviting expressions of interest from industry participants to join a new Industry Reference Group (IRG) for the Victorian Energy Upgrades […]

Action Taken Against Two Businesses for Non-Compliant Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has taken enforcement action against two accredited businesses under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program for allegedly claiming certificates for ineligible […]

WaterNSW Shortlists Three New Sites for Potential Pumped Hydro Projects

WaterNSW has identified three additional dam sites, Blowering, Burrendong and Hume, as potential locations for new pumped hydro energy storage projects, following pre-feasibility studies across its […]

Hydrogen Headstart Round 2

The Australian Government has announced a significant new investment in the Hydrogen Headstart Program, designed to accelerate the development of Australia’s large-scale renewable hydrogen industry. Administered […]

Victorian Businesses to Benefit from New Solar Installation Discounts

The Victorian Government has expanded its Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program to offer new solar installation discounts for commercial and industrial businesses, as well as community […]

QLD Investment Corporation to lead new QLD energy investment gateway

The Queensland Government has announced that Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) will lead a new investor gateway aimed at attracting and coordinating private capital investment in the […]

Progress report on State Electric Vehicle Strategy for WA: Released

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released a progress report on State Electric Vehicle Strategy for WA that details the work completed to […]

Biofuels strategy to help WA capitalise on industry opportunities

The WA Government has committed $1.2 million to develop an Advanced Biofuels Strategy aimed at positioning WA to capture emerging market opportunities and cut carbon emissions. […]

Federal Government announces Australia’s new national emissions reduction target

The Federal Government has announced a new national emissions reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels by 2035, marking the next major step toward net zero […]

Q2 Quarterly Carbon Market Report released

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released its Q2 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR), that provides insights and analysis on Australia’s carbon markets and associated programs. […]

Temporarily reducing fees and levies for Offshore wind industry

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced temporary financial relief measures designed to accelerate Australia’s emerging offshore wind industry by […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: New incentive for production of low carbon liquid fuels

The Federal Government has announced a new grant initiative, the Cleaner Fuels Program, to provide funding to Australian-based low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) producers. It is […]

$40M to expand Australia’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network announced

The Federal Government has announced $40 million to expand the Australia’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with a focus on kerbside and fast-charging locations across […]

Rebate to support automotive dealers and EV repairers

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that applications are now open for Round 2 of the DRIVEN Charger […]

Victoria’s Largest Battery Storage Project Approved

The Victorian Government has approved Victoria’s largest battery storage project, a one-gigawatt facility at Pacific Green’s Portland Energy Park that is expected to deliver renewable energy […]

Forest Wind Farm Development Act repealed

The QLD Government has repealed the Forest Wind Farm Development Act 2020, effectively cancelling the proposed 266-turbine Forest Wind Project — previously one of the state’s […]

Draft guidelines for Research and Demonstration (R&D) licences for offshore renewable energy projects: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the Draft Research and Demonstration Licence Guideline and Registrar Forms […]

Australia and Germany hydrogen ties under H2Global

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced consultation on the Australia-Germany H2Global Joint Tender and seeks your feedback on the […]

Tenders open for projects that support Australia’s transition to net zero

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced the opening of Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tenders 5 and Tender 6 in […]

Clean Energy Regulator Permanently Suspends Registered Person

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has permanently suspended the registration of a company under section 30A of the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000. The decision took […]

Hydrogen Transport Pilot Plant Opened In WA

WA Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson opened Hydrilyte Technology Pilot Plant in Kwinana. The pilot demonstrates a local technology intended to make hydrogen storage and […]

National Hydrogen Regulatory Guidebooks: Comment sought

As part of the?National Hydrogen Regulatory Review, the Commonwealth, state and territory energy and climate change ministers have developed the National Hydrogen Regulatory Guidebooks for hydrogen […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: EV recharging infrastructure projects

Round 3 of the Charge Up Grants is now available to SMEs and local government. The types of charging projects expected to be funded in this […]

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 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for NSW businesses to procure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and smart chargers

The NSW Government is providing funding through the Electric Vehicle Fleets Incentive: Kick-start NSW program that provides incentives for NSW businesses to procure battery electric vehicles […]

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 […]

Rebates for zero emission vehicle (ZEV) purchases

The WA Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle rebate scheme provides $3,500 for up to 10,000 eligible vehicles until June 2025. The rebate is only available for the […]

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