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ARENA funding for 2 renewable energy storage projects

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for 2 projects aimed at repurposing existing infrastructure for renewable energy generation and storage.

21 October 2022

Rewiring the Nation supports its first two transmission projects

The Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Change and Energy have jointly announced Rewiring the Nation’s first two transmission projects: Victoria’s VNI West KerangLink and offshore renewables, and Tasmania’s Marinus Link.

19 October 2022

Tender open for energy efficiency advice on NCC 2025

An approach to market process is now open on Austender to procure a consultant to provide energy efficiency advice on the National Construction Code 2025.

18 October 2022

Australian Petroleum Statistics – August 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.

14 October 2022

ABS: Value of renewable energy construction

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released experimental estimates for the level of renewable investment in the electricity generation, transmission and distribution sector.

11 October 2022

Fortescue plans massive hydrogen electrolyser in Brisbane

Plans are underway to build one of the world’s largest renewable-energy-powered electrolysers in Queensland.

10 October 2022

Offshore wind could power Portland aluminium smelter

ARENA has announced $1.5 million in funding towards a wind resource assessment and development activities for a 1,000 MW offshore wind farm project.

06 October 2022

Appointments to the CEFC Board

The Australian Government has made appointments to the Board of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).

05 October 2022

CEFC finances ACT Capital Battery

The battery will provide critical network support, accommodating more clean energy towards the ACT's goal of net zero emissions by 2045.

05 October 2022

AER and ESB market reports

Two market reports have been released today, focusing on the challenges of energy affordability and the transition towards renewables.

29 September 2022

Grant funding to support industry to reduce emissions

ARENA has announced the launch of $43 million in grants under the Industrial Energy Transformation Studies Program.

29 September 2022

Energy efficiency skills and training

There are clear advantages in developing energy efficiency skills in your business, either through recruitment or by training existing staff.

27 September 2022

Australia’s first large scale hydrogen plant to be built in Pilbara

The project will be Australia’s largest electrolyser, capable of producing up to 640 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year.

26 September 2022

New rules aim to protect customers experiencing family violence

Energy customers affected by family violence will be better protected under new rules set out in a final determination published by the AEMC today.

15 September 2022

Australian Energy Statistics – 2022 edition

The 2022 Australian Energy Statistics update is now available.

02 September 2022

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