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Improving the energy efficiency of electronic displays

Improving the energy efficiency of electronic displays

Consultation is now open for options to improve the energy efficiency of TVs, computer monitors and digital signage displays sold, supplied or imported into Australia or New Zealand.

23 May 2023

Improving the energy efficiency of commercial ice makers

Improving the energy efficiency of commercial ice makers

Consultation is now open on whether to introduce minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for commercial ice makers.

16 May 2023

Energy Bill Relief Fund

Energy Bill Relief Fund

The Australian Government is providing $1.5 billion for energy rebates through the Energy Bill Relief Fund. State/territory governments are matching that amount by making their own contributions.

09 May 2023

Australian Petroleum Statistics – March 2023

Australian Petroleum Statistics – March 2023

The latest Australian Petroleum Statistics are now available.

12 May 2023

AER and ACCC compliance bulletin on communicating pricing changes

AER and ACCC compliance bulletin on communicating pricing changes

The AER and the ACCC work together to closely monitor the retail electricity market and enforce consumer protection requirements.

12 May 2023

Energy future plan

Energy future plan

The Australian Government’s 2023-24 Budget is funding nation-building new industries, and initiatives to help consumers save on energy bills.

10 May 2023

AER welcomes 2 new Board members

AER welcomes 2 new Board members

The Australian  Energy Regulator has welcomed the Governor-General's appointment of Mr Jarrod Ball and Ms Lynne Gallagher to its Board.

04 May 2023

CEFC commits $40m to get more Australians into EVs

CEFC commits $40m to get more Australians into EVs

This latest investment is expected to finance at least a further 900 EVs, with the discounted finance saving customers between an estimated $1,400 and $2,500.

21 April 2023

Driving the Nation: New focus and new funding

Driving the Nation: New focus and new funding

The Australian Government is turbo-charging the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under the Driving the Nation Fund.

19 April 2023

Australia’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy

Australia’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy

The strategy paves the way for greater EV affordability, access to charging stations, and a massive reduction in emissions.

19 April 2023

Australian Petroleum Statistics – February 2023

Australian Petroleum Statistics – February 2023

The latest Australian Petroleum Statistics are now available.

14 April 2023

Clean Energy Capacity Discussion Paper

Clean Energy Capacity Discussion Paper

The Australian Government has commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) to undertake a capacity study on the workforce needs for the transition to a clean-energy economy.

05 April 2023

$120 million to roll out community batteries across Australia

$120 million to roll out community batteries across Australia

The program will support community batteries across Australia to reduce energy bills, cut emissions and ease pressure on the grid.

04 April 2023

AER releases its consumer energy resources strategy

AER releases its consumer energy resources strategy

The strategy communicates the goal of the AER's consumer energy resources work program.

03 April 2023

$16.9 billion opportunity for Australia’s battery industry

$16.9 billion opportunity for Australia’s battery industry

A new report reveals the battery industry could provide $16.9 billion per annum in value-add and support 61,400 local jobs by 2030.

23 March 2023

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