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Clean Energy Regulator’s Corporate Plan for 2023-27: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator’s has released their 2023-27 Corporate Plan. The Plan serves as the agency’s primary planning document and outlines whether they are meeting their […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY for Cement, Lime, Alumina and Aluminium sectors

The Federal Government’s $200 million Powering the Regions Fund (PRF) Critical Inputs to Clean Energy Industries – Cement, Lime, Alumina and Aluminium Sector (CICEI – CLAAS) […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for renewable energy in First Nations communities

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

Increasing access to renewable energy by modernising electricity grids

The Federal and WA Government are working together to increase access to renewable energy by modernising electricity grids in the South West and North West regions […]

Battery storage information to accompany Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs)

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

Large-scale renewable energy target market data for July 2023: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for July 2023.  The highlights include: 188 MW of capacity was approved for […]

Australia Carbon Credit Units Review Discussion Paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water seeks feedback on the ACCU Review Discussion Paper that focuses on how to implement recommendations […]

Register of Solar Water Heaters: Updated

The Clean Energy Regulator has released Version 49 of the register of solar water heaters that came into effect on 16 August 2023. The register lists solar water […]

Australia and California to work in collaboration on climate and clean energy

The Australian and Californian governments have agreed to work together to address climate change and support clean energy transition. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been […]

Pathways to progress green hydrogen in the Hunter Valley

Research is underway by the Federal Australian Government on how green hydrogen can provide the Hunter Valley community in NSW with clean and cheaper energy. The […]

Proposed area for offshore wind development off the coast of Illawarra region NSW

The NSW Government is seeking your views on the area proposed for offshore renewable energy projects, particularly offshore wind, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast […]

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 the NSW EPA as a regulator under the […]

Australia and UK announce joint funding call for green hydrogen projects

The Australian and United Kingdom (UK) governments have announced a joint funding call to accelerate green hydrogen projects.  The program will be launched in October 2023. […]

Update on Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) installer and designer accreditation scheme operator application process

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) expects to make a decision on and announce the outcome of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) installer and designer accreditation […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Current grant opportunities by the Federal environment government

A number of Federal Government grants have been released for businesses: Carbon Farming Outreach Program – closes 14 Aug 2023 Great Barrier Reef Marine Debris Management […]

New guidance to assist applicants on offshore renewable energy projects: Released

The Federal Government has released new guidance to help support applications for offshore renewable energy projects. The guidelines outline considerations for developing renewable energy projects in […]

New interactive map of global hydrogen research projects

The Clean Hydrogen Mission – Mission Innovation is a global coalition established to support the development of the clean hydrogen economy. To promote this work, an interactive case studies […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market Data for May 2023: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the May 2023 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data.  Highlights include: 178 MW of capacity was approved for LGC generation in […]

Hydrogen Headstart and National Hydrogen Strategy Review: Comment sought

The Federal Government is inviting feedback on two important initiatives – the Hydrogen Headstart Program and the National Hydrogen Strategy Review. The $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program is […]

FUNDING GUIDELINES: Powering the Regions Fund (PRF) Safeguard Transformation Stream (STS): Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Powering the Regions Fund’s (PRF) Safeguard Transformation Stream (STS) Program Opportunity Guidelines that […]

Offshore renewable energy infrastructure for Southern Ocean Region – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the benefits and effects of future offshore renewable energy projects […]

Solar panel and inverter product listing body: Applications round opens

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has opened a 3-month application round for the solar panel and inverter product listing body under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). CER […]

Register of solar water heaters (Version 50): Applications open

On 3 July 2023 applications opened for Version 50 of Register of solar water heaters.  The Register lists all solar and air source heat pump water […]

Future of Energy in SA

The SA Government is seeking to develop a comprehensive energy transition policy for the next three decades and will commence a consultation process with people that […]

Federal Budget 2023-24: Tackling the environment and climate change

The Federal Government hand down its first full Budget for the 2023–24 year on 9 May 2023. A Budget overview is now available. Some key environment and […]

Renewable energy production and supply: Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act – Draft Bill – Comment sought

SA Government is proposing to introduce the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act to streamline the process for companies wanting to invest in large-scale projects in SA, bringing […]

State Budget 2023-24: Taking action on climate change

The 2023-24 State Budget is intended to transition WA to a cleaner, reliable and affordable energy state with $2.8 billion allocated for energy storage, wind power […]

National Electric Vehicle Strategy: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released its National Electric Vehicle Strategy that sets a vision to increase the uptake […]

Driving the National Fund: New funding to fast track EV charging infrastructure

The Federal Government has launched the Driving the Nation Fund that is expected to fast track the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The fund […]

New home energy efficiency ratings powered by artificial intelligence

A new pilot program between CSIRO and CoreLogic Australia combines the power of artificial intelligence with property data to get in-depth insights into the energy efficiency […]

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