As 2024 comes to a close, it’s no exaggeration to say it’s been a huge year.
We’ve seen major investments in renewable projects and technologies; federal and state governments prioritising a range of renewable initiatives; the completion of key energy infrastructure around the country and commitments to do even more in the years ahead.
Here are the top five stories from Energy this year:
1. More energy bill relief announced for WA
In June, the Western Australian Government – in partnership with the Federal Government – announced it would deliver the first instalment of a record $700 Household Electricity Credit to provide cost of living relief to every Western Australian household.
2. NSW Gov unveils ESS heat pump rebate
The New South Wales Government announced its Heat Pump Hot Water Rebate initiative, a component of the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), designed to accelerate the adoption of heat pump hot water technology.
3. AEMO ISP 2024: a roadmap to net zero
Australia’s coal fired power generators are closing, but to ensure that homes and businesses still have access to a reliable power supply, major investment in renewable energy infrastructure is needed.
4. Report finds nuclear power six times more costly than renewables
The Clean Energy Council commissioned an independent report, finding that nuclear power is the most expensive form of new energy in Australia.
5. Milestone for Vic waste-to-energy facility
Yarra Valley Water’s food waste-to-energy facility reached a major milestone in April 2024, having processed more than 175,000t of food waste that would have ended up in landfill.
