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Energy Ministers work together to deliver national energy market reforms.

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

$100m to build large scale battery storage

The Australian Government is providing $100 million in grants for large-scale battery energy storage projects.

05 January 2022

e-extra December 2021

A monthly round-up of energy news in Australia and around the world, including the latest on households, business and innovation.

16 December 2021

Australian Petroleum Statistics – November 2021

The Australian Petroleum Statistics are now available in a new format to make it easier to access and use official statistics on Australia’s petroleum supply and use.

14 January 2022

Funding ultra low cost solar technology

Up to $40 million is being made available through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support research and development of solar PV technology.

11 January 2022

2021 Year in Review

There were many newsworthy energy events in 2021. These are our top 10.

21 December 2021

Empowering households to be part of the ACT's electricity market

Project Converge will enable ACT residents to use their home solar and battery storage systems to contribute to energy reliability and security. The program will offer insights that can be applied around Australia.

17 December 2021

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