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Introducing Regulations to drive investment in offshore energy projects

The Federal Government has  introduced regulations to support the  establishment of offshore wind. The first stage of the regulations include:  Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022 Offshore Electricity […]

Why energy data is key to your decarbonisation journey – By Ndevr Environmental Consulting

With rapidly escalating costs and  uncertainty in the market, energy is at  the forefront of many a business  leader’s mind.   Businesses are encouraged to put a  […]

Renewable Energy Zone declared for NSW

The NSW Minister for Energy has  formally declared the South West  Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) that  was published in the NSW Gazette on  4 November 2022.?  […]

Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget: Environment | Climate Change | Energy | Water | Energy Industries

 The Federal Government, this week, released its first budget since being elected.  In this article, the AEBN has focused on the Budget’s environmental initiatives that include […]

Review to Amend to SA Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act

The SA Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) is seeking comment on the draft Bill to amend the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act 2000 (the PGE Act). To […]

Offshore wind power to potentially power Portland Aluminium smelter

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $1.5 million in funding to Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm Pty Ltd to conduct a wind resource assessment and […]

Australia’s first national electric vehicle strategy (NEVS): Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a consultation paper on the first national electric vehicle (EV) strategy and […]

New Government report provides understanding of commercial development of clean hydrogen

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a new report to provide an understanding of global hydrogen research, design […]

Finding a solution to solar PV waste: Proposals sought

The Victorian Government is calling on innovators to develop new ways of recycling solar panels in order to reduce waste.  Solar panel recyclers and innovators are […]

Consultations on proposed areas for offshore renewable energy in Bass Strait off Gippsland, Victoria

The Federal Department of Climate  Change, Energy, the Environment and  Water will hold face-to-face consultations on the areas proposed  for offshore renewable energy in Bass  Strait […]

Upcoming consultation on National Electric Vehicle Strategy

The Federal Government is planning to  improve the uptake of electric vehicles  by growing the Australian electric  vehicle market.   Federal Minister for Climate Change  and […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for small to large businesses

A number of funding opportunities for small to large businesses is available as follows: Advice for small businesses to help get better energy deals and reduce […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for businesses with operations in Victoria

The following funding opportunities are available to businesses with operations in Victoria: Funding for the development of a renewable hydrogen refuelling network along the Hume Highway.  […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for Businesses with operations in NSW

The following funding opportunities are available to businesses with operations in NSW: Funding to install electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in NSWFunding is available under the […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for Businesses with operations in QLD

The following funding opportunities are available to businesses with operations in QLD: Funding for QLD primary producers to improve their drought preparedness Funding is available under […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES for Businesses with operations in WA

Funding for new infrastructure and programs to reduce waste and increase recycling in WAFunding is available under WasteSorted Grants – Community Education WA to organisations to […]

Gippsland Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking feedback on the possible effects of future offshore renewable energy projects in the Bass Strait off […]

Securing Australia’s domestic gas supply: Issues Paper released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released for comment the issues paper on securing Australia’s domestic gas markets. The Department states that ‘Australia […]

New Register of Solar Water Heaters (Version 46) released

An updated register of solar water heaters  (Version 46) has been released by the Clean Energy Regulator. The new register came into effect on 1 August […]

Heat pump tech reduce emissions in poultry industry

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $318,000 in funding to Ground Source Systems. The company will demonstrate a full-scale solar PV and ground-source heat pump […]

ARENA to include energy efficiency and electrification to its portfolio

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has expanded its portfolio to include the support of energy efficiency and electrification technologies. Electrification technologies include technologies such as […]

New requirements for multiple installers completing solar photovoltaic installation

The requirements for installations of solar photovoltaic (PV) have been updated by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER).  Solar PV installations may now be conducted by multiple […]

Victorian Transmission Investment Framework Preliminary Design: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is seeking your comment on the proposed approach to developing Victoria’s Renewable Energy Zones that will contribute […]

Large-scale renewable energy target market data for June 2022 Released

The latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for June 2022 has been released by the Clean Energy Regulator. The highlights within the data include: A […]

VIC Offshore Wind farm Project EES: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is seeking feedback on the draft scoping requirements for the VIC Offshore Windfarm Project EES. VIC Offshore […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Waste to Energy Bioenergy – Stream 2: Project Infrastructure

Sustainability Victoria (SV) is supporting bioenergy project developers through the Waste to Energy Fund: Bioenergy in order to support the sector to increase renewable energy generation […]

New energy from waste regulation: Commenced 8 July 2022

In NSW, the new energy from waste Regulation came into effect on 8 July 2022.   The Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Thermal Energy from Waste) […]

Better Regulation Statement: Released by NSW EPA

NSW EPA has released the Better Regulation Statement that considers how the better regulation principles apply to the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Thermal […]

Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF) Preliminary Design: Comment sought

The Victorian Government is seeking your views on the proposed approach to developing Victoria’s Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) and to contribute to Victoria’s energy future. Victoria […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Eligible Waste Fuels

NSW EPA has released guidelines that relate to the list of Eligible Waste Fuels as outlined in the NSW Energy from Waste Policy Statement.   The guidelines […]

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