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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 […]

$69.2m grant to develop Central QLD Hydrogen Hub

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is providing a $69.2 million grant to help develop the Central Qld Hydrogen Hub (CQ […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Expand EV charging infrastructure for WA

WA’s Energy Minister Bill Johnston has launched Round 2 of the ‘Charge Up Workplace Grants’ program that provides $12.5 million to expand EV charging infrastructure throughout […]

Low-emissions electricity and renewable energy projects

The WA Government is seeking registrations of interest (ROIs) from large commercial and industrial users on their plans for low-emissions electricity and renewable energy projects to […]

Guarantee of Origin Scheme: Detailed Design – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on the proposed detailed design of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Solar Infrastructure in Australia’s Remote Communities

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for solar infrastructure in Australia’s remote communities. The Regional Microgrids Program (Program) will allocate $75 million for […]

ARENA’s White Paper on Ultra Low-Cost Solar (ULCS): Released

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launch its white paper on The Incredible Ultra Low-Cost Solar (ULCS)  – how ultra low-cost solar can unlock Australia’s […]

CSIRO and AEMO release latest report on electricity generation and storage

The CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) have released their latest report GenCost 2022-23, that marks the first time that all technology costs have […]

Register of solar water heaters (V.51): Applications open

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 51 of the Register of solar water heaters. The Register of solar water heaters lists all solar and air […]

Climate Change Authority to review potential technology transition and emissions pathways to better support Australia’s transition to net zero by 2050

The Australian Parliament has requested the Climate Change Authority (CCA) to review the potential technology transition and emissions pathways that best support Australia’s transition to net […]

Victoria’s renewable gas consultation paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government seeks comment from industry and the community on a consultation paper – Victoria’s Renewable Gas Consultation Paper on the potential design of a […]

Guideline on Offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure

NSW EPA has released the guideline on Offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure that outlines the role of NSW EPA as a regulator under the Electricity […]

WA EPA recommends approval for Pilbara renewable project

EPA WA has completed its first assessment in the Pilbara’s Maitland Strategic Industrial Area (MSIA), recommending approval for the Woodside Solar Facility subject to strict conditions. […]

Regulator encourages battery storage information in small-scale technology certificates

Small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage are becoming increasingly popular as businesses and households try to lower energy costs. When installed, battery storage systems […]

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