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Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market data: Now available

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for March 2023. Highlights include: 267 MW of capacity was approved for […]

Latest solar water heaters register (V.48): Released

Version 48 of the register of solar water heaters came into effect on 21 April 2023 and is now available. The register lists solar water heater and air […]

Liable entities to surrender STCs by 28 April 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator is reminding liable entities that the 2023 Quarter 1 small-scale technology certificates (STCs) surrender deadline is 28 April 2023.  Liable entities are required to […]

New report on State of Hydrogen 2022: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the annual State of Hydrogen 2022 report on the state of Australia’s hydrogen industry. […]

Clean Energy Capacity: Discussion Paper

The Federal Government has commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) to undertake a capacity study on the workforce needs for Australia’s transition to a clean energy […]

Consumer energy resources strategy released by Australian Energy Regulator

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its AER Consumer energy resources strategy for its approach to regulating and promoting positive market outcomes for consumer energy […]

Opportunity for Australia’s battery industry

Global battery industries have accelerated rapidly, with the potential growth for Australia now more than double previous estimates. A new report, Charging Ahead – Australia’s Battery Powered […]

Proposed changes to fees for Victorian Energy Upgrades program: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking feedback on proposed new fees for stakeholders in the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program […]

Offshore Consultations Begins

The Victorian Government has set targets of at least 2GW of offshore wind capacity by 2032, 4GW by 2035 and 9GW by 2040. This is equivalent […]

Two new electric vehicle charging stations for regional WA

Electric Vehicles chargers are now operational at WA’s Geraldton and Northampton. The EV chargers in both regional towns are of 150kW. Construction has begun on installing […]

Proposed implementation approaches of 2022 Default Market Offer Review Outcomes: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on the proposed implementation approaches from the 2022 Review of the […]

Hydrogen Production Emissions Calculator

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Hydrogen Production Emissions Calculator which is a tool that enables users to estimate greenhouse gas emissions generated by the […]

QLD Battery Industry Strategy

The QLD Government is working with industry to understand Queensland’s existing battery capabilities and to identify priorities for the Queensland Battery Strategy.  Commercialising innovative technology that […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: For SMEs to purchase energy efficiency equipment upgrades

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is providing grant through the Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Round […]

Proposed offshore renewable energy infrastructure off Hunter coast: Comment sought

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

Register of Solar Water Heaters V.49 – Applications Open

Applications are now open for the new Register of Solar Water Heaters Version 49.  The Register of solar water heaters lists all solar and air source heat pump […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: For EV Chargers

Through the Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants, the WA Government is providing $15 million in grants for business to co-fund the cost of electric vehicle […]

National Battery Strategy issues paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on an issues paper on the Australia’s battery industries. Batteries are […]

Apply to operate a Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme Installer and designer accreditation scheme: Applications open

The Clean Energy Regulator is inviting businesses to apply to operate a Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme installer and designer accreditation scheme. If you believe your organisation would […]

Battery industry opportunities for QLD: Discussion paper released for comment

The QLD Government has released for comment a discussion paper on Battery industry opportunities for Queensland.  The discussion paper examines the opportunities for Queensland to become […]

2023 Renewable Power Percentage (RPP) and Small-Scale Technology Percentage (STP) now set by legislation amendment

The Clean Energy Regulator has  announced that the 2023 renewable  power percentage (RPP) and small scale technology percentage (STP) have been set by legislative  amendment.   […]

Large-Scale Renewable Energy Target Market Data for December 2021: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has  released the Large-scale Renewable  Energy Target market data for  December 2021 and the highlights  include:  A total of 2469 MW of […]

Register of Solar Water Heaters (V47): Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the new register of solar water heaters Version 47 that came into effect on 30 November 2022. The register lists […]

Renewable Energy Target surrender update following 2021 Assessment Year

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated the certificate shortfall register. This follows the surrender by liable entities under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) for the 2021 […]

Australia and Netherlands sign MoU to support development of renewable hydrogen supply chain from Australia to Europe

Australia and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of a renewable hydrogen supply chain from Australia to Europe. The […]

Australia and Germany Joint Renewable Hydrogen Project – HyGATE

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has announced 4 new joint projects under the German-Australia Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Incubator (HyGATE). HyGATE was […]

Australia’s first offshore wind area now open for feasibility licence applications

In mid December 2022, the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy declared the offshore Gippsland area as suitable for offshore renewable energy infrastructure. Now that […]

Solar Battery Grant Guidelines: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced a $200 million Community Batteries for Household Solar program that will enable the […]

Government invests $500M to establish Powering Australia technology fund

The Federal Government has invested $500 million in the Powering Australia Technology Fund to help businesses progress innovative projects and technologies to reduce emissions. The funding […]

Proposed Hydrogen and Renewably Energy Act: Comment sought

The SA Department for Energy and Mining is consulting on a proposed Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act to ensure that the pipeline of renewable energy projects […]

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