The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has received a submission from the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) about updating its...
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USC flicks the switch on renewable project
Admin, , Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability, 0The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has installed 6000 rooftop solar panels and a giant water battery, which...
SA Government signs gas agreement with major energy producer
Admin, , Company news, Gas, News, Spotlight, 0The South Australian Government has signed an agreement with Nexif Energy which will provide the state with 154MW of...
ANU researchers make major breakthrough in solar generation
Admin, , News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Smart Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) have achieved a breakthrough in solar generation with low-cost semi-transparent perovskite solar...
Energex substation to receive $3.1 million power boost
Admin, , Electricity, Networks, News, Substations, 0The Energex substation at Kenmore, Queensland, will receive a $3.1 million upgrade, improving the reliability of the local area....
Energy consumers to gain greater access to data
Admin, , Electricity, News, Policy, Retail, Spotlight, 0The Consumer Data Right has been officially extended to energy services by the Federal Government. The Consumer Data Right...
Transgrid interconnector declared critical infrastructure
Admin, , Electricity, Networks, News, Projects, 0Transgrid’s Project EnergyConnect (PEC) has been declared as Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI) by the New South Wales Government. ...
New reference committee appointed for Energy Consumers Australia
Admin, , Electricity, News, People & Appointments, Retail, 0The Energy Consumers Australia Board, an independent organisation which represents residential and small business energy consumers, has appointed the...
Hydro Tasmania is expanding its Battery of the Nation initiative with the acceleration of detailed investigation into three potential...
Pelican Point Power Limited (Pelican Point) has been taken to court by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) over alleged...
Queensland continues to champion hydrogen strategy
Admin, , Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen, News, People & Appointments, 0The Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has appointed the strategic hydrogen advisor for the state’s $19 million Queensland Hydrogen Industry...
Government launches program to advise small businesses on energy efficiency
Admin, , Electricity, Energy Efficiency, News, 0The Federal Government has released a new program to assist small businesses with energy efficiency. The Business Energy Advice...
The Tasmanian Basslink Interconnector will be offline until mid-October while it undergoes repairs. A failure in the low voltage...
The ACT Government has opened two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The stations, located at the West Belconnen...
Microgrid powers Australia’s largest naval base
Admin, , Batteries & Storage, Microgrids, Networks, News, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, 0Australia’s largest naval base, HMAS Stirling, will now be powered by renewable energy produced by the Garden Island Microgrid....
ARENA funds ultra fast EV charging network
Admin, , Electric Vehicles, Electricity, Networks, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, 0The largest ultra fast battery electric vehicle (EV) charging network will soon be rolled out along Australia’s highways following...
The AEMC’s proposed approach to transmission access reform is a step closer after receiving stakeholder feedback. In June 2019,...
ARENA funds Queensland renewable hydrogen project
Admin, , Hydrogen, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, 0ARENA has announced $950,000 in funding for a renewable hydrogen production and refuelling station. The $3.1 million pilot project...
Energy efficiency expo to focus on energy management & cost reduction
Admin, , Energy Efficiency, News, 0Energy Efficiency Expo, launched to help organisations solve their energy productivity and affordability challenges, has defined the focus for...
A new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed for Queensland’s publicly-owned electricity generator, CleanCo. Deputy Queensland Premier, Treasurer and...
Victoria receives three new solar farms
Admin, , Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, 0Three new solar farms are to be built in the Shepparton region following the Victorian Government’s approval. Victorian Minister...
New commissioner for Essential Services Commission
Admin, , Electricity, News, People & Appointments, 0A new commissioner has been appointed to the board of the Essential Services Commission. Assistant Treasurer, Robin Scott, announced...
AEMO issues stark warning for Summer months
Admin, , Electricity, Networks, News, Retail, Spotlight, 0The 2019 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has forecasted that the...
A new guide for energy and water retailers for better practice in responding to family violence has been released...
La Trobe University commits to zero emissions
Admin, , Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Smart Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability, 0La Trobe University has committed to an ambitious $75 million initiative combining 20 separate projects which will ensure the...
Coles signs ten-year renewable PPA
Admin, , Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Spotlight, Sustainability, 0Coles has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Metka EGN which will see ten per cent of...
Innovative flood response powers flood-ravaged Kimberley communities
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