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Government responses to COVID-19 in the energy sector

What the Australian Government, state and territory governments and energy market bodies are doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support for Australian businesses during COVID-19

Financial support and help for businesses, including how to manage your business energy costs and use to save energy and money.

Support for Australian households during COVID-19

What to do if you can’t pay your energy bills, how to save energy and money at home, and information in community languages other than English.

News

Renewables and sustainability at the Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics uses 100% renewable energy for its venues and facilities. The Olympic village is a showcase of a functioning hydrogen city.

30 July 2021

Consultation on Emissions Reduction Fund priorities for 2022

The Australian Government is calling for public submissions to identify new methods under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).

26 July 2021

Australia-UK partnership to drive low emissions solutions

Australia and the UK will work together to make low emissions technologies globally scalable and commercially viable.

30 July 2021

Australia’s first zero emissions aquatic centre

ARENA has announced up to $1.53 million in funding towards Australia’s first zero emissions indoor leisure and aquatic centre in Melbourne.

29 July 2021

New training centre to advance Australia's transition to a clean energy future

University of Wollongong has received $5m funding for a training centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids.

28 July 2021

Microgrids to boost economic growth in regional and remote Australia

The Australian Government is backing 20 microgrid feasibility studies under Round Two of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund.

27 July 2021

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Energy and COVID-19 Apps

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Energy Rating Calculator

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COVIDSafe

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Coronavirus Australia

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