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AEMO Q2 report: Unprecedented price rises, market interventions

AEMO Q2 report: Unprecedented price rises, market interventions

AEMO noted the quarter has been complex and challenging, underscoring the need to accelerate the transition to the cheapest form of reliable electricity.

02 August 2022

Megatrends that will shape the next 20 years

Megatrends that will shape the next 20 years

CSIRO has released a major report identifying 7 global megatrends that hold the key to the challenges and opportunities ahead.  

27 July 2022

ARENA mandate expands to include energy efficiency and electrification

ARENA mandate expands to include energy efficiency and electrification

New regulations will allow the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support energy efficiency and electrification technologies.

26 July 2022

Monash exploring energy storage market design

Monash exploring energy storage market design

ARENA has announced $495,000 in funding to the Grid Innovation Hub at the Monash University.

25 July 2022

First Nations Clean Energy Symposium

First Nations Clean Energy Symposium

The First Nations Clean Energy Symposium brings together Traditional Owners, government policymakers and First Nations leaders to hear and learn from each other.

22 July 2022

AEMO takes steps to manage tight gas supply

AEMO takes steps to manage tight gas supply

AEMO has activated the Gas Supply Guarantee mechanism to support gas-powered electricity generation in the National Electricity Market.  

20 July 2022

Building a future flush with renewable gas

Building a future flush with renewable gas

Construction has started on a $16 million project that will use biomethane as a ‘carbon-neutral’ gas for use in Sydney homes and businesses.

19 July 2022

New platform could fast-track large-scale grid connections

New platform could fast-track large-scale grid connections

ARENA has announced $498,000 in funding to develop a platform to speed up the connection of large scale renewable projects to the grid.

19 July 2022

Australian Petroleum Statistics – May 2022

Australian Petroleum Statistics – May 2022

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

15 July 2022

Leaders gather for the Sydney Energy Forum

Leaders gather for the Sydney Energy Forum

Indo-Pacific ministers and business leaders are in Sydney for a 2-day forum to help secure clean energy supply chains in the region.

13 July 2022

Renewables confirmed as cheapest source of electricity

Renewables confirmed as cheapest source of electricity

A new CSIRO-AEMO report confirms that wind and solar are the cheapest sources for electricity generation and storage. 

12 July 2022

Electric vehicles go the distance in remote road test

Electric vehicles go the distance in remote road test

EVs can handle the distance to essential services in remote and regional Australia, a new study from The Australian National University shows.

11 July 2022

Supporting farmers to harvest energy savings

Supporting farmers to harvest energy savings

The National Farmers’ Federation and Energy Efficiency Council are encouraging farmers to find savings through smart energy management.

08 July 2022

Green Vehicle Guide website redeveloped

Green Vehicle Guide website redeveloped

The Australian Government has revamped its Green Vehicle Guide website, the official national guide to vehicle fuel consumption and environmental performance.

07 July 2022

CSIRO launches virtual Hydrogen Knowledge Centre

CSIRO launches virtual Hydrogen Knowledge Centre

CSIRO has established an online hub consolidating Australian hydrogen research and industry activities.

05 July 2022

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