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Clean Energy Regulator releases Compliance Update for Jan-Mar 2024 period

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Compliance update for January – March 2024 that provides information on activities relating to the Regulator’s compliance and […]

Offshore feasibility licences granted through Round 1

The Federal Government has awarded the first feasibility licences for offshore wind projects off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria. Six developers may now explore the feasibility of […]

Latest Register of solar water heaters V.51: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest register of solar water heaters version 51 that came into effect on 24 April 2024.   The register lists […]

Transmission and Infrastructure Licence (TIL) Guidance

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released for comment the proposed transmission and infrastructure licence (TIL) guideline and application content […]

Offshore electricity infrastructure framework – Draft transmission and infrastructure licence guideline: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the Draft Transmission and Infrastructure Licence Guideline and Application Content Guide. […]

Proposed amendment to National Electricity Law (NEL) and potentially the Rules or Regulations: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released an issues paper for comment on proposed amendments to the National Electricity Law […]

Chair of SEC announced

It has been announced that Simon Corbell will be the Chair of the State Electricity Commission (SEC) Board along with four board directors that have experience in […]

QLD Business Energy Savings and Transformation Rebates: Open

The QLD Government’s Business Energy Saving Transformation (QBEST) Rebate scheme provides to eligible small and medium-sized Queensland businesses to install energy-efficient equipment. The energy-efficient equipment you […]

$26M to WA’s energy manufacturing sector

The WA Government will inject $26.4 million to Western Australia’s energy manufacturing sector, to drive local manufacturing on clean energy projects. The WA Government is intending […]

EV charging stations: The latest in WA

Australia lags significantly behind in EV infrastructure, such as charging stations, in comparison to the UK where London virtually has at least one or two charging […]

Offshore wind regulations – Proposed Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024 – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the proposed Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024 (the Regulations). The Regulations […]

Joint Statement by EU and Australia that relates to energy

The Federal Government has announced a joint press statement that relates to EU-Australia energy relations.  The Statement was issued by – Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for […]

National Energy Performance Strategy – Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has launched the National Energy Performance Strategy which is a national framework for improving Australia’s […]

Capacity Investment Scheme – WA Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Design Paper: Comment sought

On 12 March 2024, the AEBN reported in the AEBN National ENW e-news that the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water are […]

Proposed offshore wind area in Indian Ocean off Bunbury, WA – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on a proposed offshore wind area in the Indian Ocean off […]

Electricity and Energy Sector Plan Discussion Paper: Comment sought

To support the Net Zero Plan, the Australian Government is developing an Electricity and Energy Sector Plan. This Plan will set out pathways to reduce emissions in […]

New agreement between the Commonwealth, Tasmania and Victoria on clean energy link

A landmark ownership deal has been signed between the Commonwealth, Victorian and Tasmanian governments to deliver the Marinus Link cable that will connect Tasmania to Victoria. […]

Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act – Draft Regulations

The SA Government is seeking your feedback on the draft regulations for the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act. South Australia’s renewable energy sector is growing rapidly. […]

Australia Government declares an area in Southern Ocean as offshore wind zone

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that the Australian Government declared an area in the Southern Ocean, off […]

New accreditation body for solar installers and designers announced

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has approved Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) as the new installer and designer accreditation scheme operator (ASO) under the Small-scale Renewable Energy […]

New Solar Consumer Guide for rooftop solar and batteries: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has launched the Solar Consumer Guide to help households and small businesses get the most out of […]

General certificate of approval for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working to develop a general certificate of approval for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).  NMI is basing the certificate […]

Register for Solar water heater V.52: Opens for applications

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 52 of the register of solar water heaters. The register lists all eligible solar and air source heat […]

Proposed Bunbury WA for offshore wind area: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking your feedback on the benefits and effects of future offshore wind development […]

Pilbara Hydrogen Hub for WA

The Federal Government has finalised a $140 million agreement to build a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara WA – the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub. Construction of the […]

Development of a Renewable Diesel Fuel Quality Standard for Australia: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released,  for comment, a consultation paper on establishing a paraffinic diesel fuel standard for […]

First Nations Clean Energy Strategy consultation paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your views on the focus areas for Australia’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy, […]

New requirements for upgrading a solar small generation unit into a power station

The Clean Energy Regulator states the importance of understanding the requirements when expanding a solar small generation unit (SGU) into a power station. These requirements ensure […]

Potentially Bass Strait for offshore renewable energy development: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the suitability of an area within Bass Strait for offshore renewable […]

New solar cell technology – cheaper for customers

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $11m in funding to Australian solar technology company SunDrive solar to scale up its advanced production line to […]

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