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An assessment of impact of a nuclear pathway on national emissions: Released

The Climate Change Authority recently released a study on Assessing the impact of a nuclear pathway on Australia’s emissions.  The Authority compared published modelling on these […]

Future Gas Strategy: Draft Offshore Guidelines – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released for comment the following draft policy statement and the draft guidelines that relate to the Future […]

NSW energy from waste framework review: Feedback extended

NSW EPA has extended feedback on proposed changes to the NSW energy from waste framework. Please provide your feedback by 5.00pm, 16 May 2025.

Regulation Impact Statement on the Energy Efficiency of External Power Supplies: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on possible changes to the energy efficiency requirements applying to external power supplies […]

New guide to installing EV chargers in strata buildings

The Federal Government has developed guides to help multi-residence (strata) buildings become ‘EV ready’.   These guides address the growing need for EV charging solutions as EV […]

NSW Energy from Waste framework review

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the NSW energy from waste framework. The paper outlines options and seeks your views on 3 key […]

Senate passes Future Made in Australia production tax credits

The Senate has passed the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2024.  This legislation implements production tax incentives for […]

The potential of EV batteries to generate energy for other electrical devices: Report released

A report on the National Roadmap for Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging has been released that highlights the potential of bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging to reduce […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: For Automotive sector as it transitions to selling and repairing more EVs

Automotive dealerships and electric vehicle (EV) repairers can apply for the Dealership and Repairer Initiative for Vehicle Electrification Nationally (DRIVEN) program rebate stream.  This program supports the automotive […]

NEW GUIDELINES: New Wind Energy Facility Turbine Noise Technical Guidelines

New Wind Energy Facility (WEF) Turbine Noise Technical Guidelines have been released by EPA Victoria to assist with measuring and controlling noise made by wind turbines. The […]

Victoria’s Renewable Gas Directions Paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government held a consultation on how renewable gas will form part of Victoria’s low-emissions future.   Renewable gas opportunities are being supported as part […]

Grid Impact Assessment consultation paper: Comment sought

VicGrid has released for comment the Grid Impact Assessment Consultation Paper.  The Victorian Government is changing the way energy infrastructure is planned and delivered, to support Victoria’s […]

Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism: Comment sought

The SA Government is seeking feedback on the government’s approach to ensuring reliable and secure electricity for SA, now and into the future.   With South […]

Australia-India Renewable Energy Partnership

On 19 November 2024, Australia and India welcomed the launch of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership. The partnership is expected to guide climate and energy cooperation. […]

Tax incentive to drive investment in renewable hydrogen

The Federal Government has introduced the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024 that is expected to establish the Hydrogen Production […]

Renewable Energy Planning Framework – to support NSW’s clean energy future

The NSW Government has developed the Renewable Energy Planning Framework that provides clarity and transparency for how renewable energy developments are assessed and managed. It includes […]

$4 million for Australian battery innovation

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing $4 million to support new silicon anode technology that gives lithium-ion batteries much higher energy density.   This […]

Clean Energy Council appointed as product listing body for solar panels and inverters

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has been appointed as the product listing body (PLB) for solar panels and inverters eligible under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme […]

National Hydrogen Regulatory Review: Comment sought on first draft

As part of the ongoing development of the National Hydrogen Codes of Best Practice (the Codes), the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and […]

2024 National Hydrogen Strategy: Released

The Federal Government has released the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy that provides the framework to guide Australia’s production, use and export of hydrogen. A summary has […]

Converting ethanol from agricultural waste into jet fuel

The Federal Government is supporting a homegrown sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project that is expected to convert ethanol – made from agricultural waste – into jet […]

Strategic Review of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is undertaking a Strategic Review of the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program (the Review) and seeks feedback […]

Options for streamlining network connections processes for large consumer energy resources (CER), incl EV supply equipment: Comment sought

States and territories are considering options to streamline network connection processes for large consumer energy resources (CER), including electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and distribution level […]

$26 Billion commitment to renewable energy for QLD

As part of the 2024-25 Queensland Budget, $26 billion has been committed to renewable energy over the next four years. As part of this investment, Queenslanders […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Essential public EV fast charging and kerbside charging infrastructure

The NSW Government has announced $73.5 million of grants to support the rollout of essential public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging and kerbside charging infrastructure and […]

Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 2 – WEM Dispatchable Capacity: Open for bids

The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 2 – Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Dispatchable Capacity (Tender 2) is open for bids. Tender documents including tender guidelines are now […]

Board appointments for ARENA

Board members to Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have been announced by Federal Government. Its purpose is to support improvements in the competitiveness and supply of renewable […]

Expanding the home energy rating to existing homes: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is consulting on the expansion of the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) to […]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) scheme to expand

The Energy and Climate Change Ministers have agreed to further expand and modernise the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) scheme to help Australians make informed […]

Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework Version 2: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking comment on the Draft Home Energy Rating Disclosure Framework – Version 2. […]

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