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EcoPHA welcomes Federal Government’s $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program and announces world-first dual production of biofuels and bioplastics from Pongamia oils.

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Key Facts: Federal Government launches $1.1 billion ten-year Cleaner Fuels Program to boost low-carbon liquid fuel production in Australia EcoPHA developing world's first integrated process to produce both renewable biofuels and marine-biodegradable bioplastics from Pongamia oil Project could contribute $1 billion to national economy and create thousands of regional jobs across plantations, refining and product … Continued

Rapid electrification key to meeting Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target: Rewiring Australia

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Rapid electrification key to meeting Australia’s new emissions reduction target: Rewiring Australia    Rewiring Australia has welcomed the focus on cleaner and cheaper energy, and the electrification of homes, transport and industry as the key components of the plan to reduce Australia’s emissions by 62-70 per cent by 2035.    The Federal Government today announced … Continued

Weak emissions target puts people with the least at greatest risk

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The Federal Government’s 2035 emissions reduction target of 62-70% is a failure of leadership that will expose Australia’s most vulnerable communities to escalating climate risks. ACOSS and the community sector called for a science-based and fair share emissions reduction target of net zero (100%) by 2035, 75% would have been an absolute minimum.  “The weak … Continued

Business caught using falsified photos as evidence of energy efficiency upgrades

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The Essential Services Commission has placed a six-month restriction on MYOM Australia’s Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) accreditation, alleging it used falsified photo evidence for its energy efficiency projects.    The VEU program is an energy efficiency program, designed to help Victorians cut their energy bills and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Accredited businesses undertake energy efficiency upgrades … Continued

Experts warn clean energy transition must not come at cost of Indigenous rights

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First Nations’ rights over Sea Country are being overlooked as Australia races into offshore gas and wind development, according to new research, with experts warning Traditional Owners remain excluded from decisions that threaten vital cultural, spiritual and economic connections. According to a study in Heritage led by the Sea Country Alliance with Charles Darwin University (CDU), cultural … Continued

Game on for all abilities sport

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All abilities athletes from the NSW Wheelchair Rugby Leage will be first to the try line thanks to a grant from energy provider, Jemena NSW Wheelchair Rugby League received funding to provide team uniforms for mixed-ability players across regional NSW, promoting inclusion and visibility for athletes with and without disabilities. NSW Wheelchair Rugby League Chairman, … Continued

Powering Local Support: Energy Company Backs Kensington’s Help Hub Initiative

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Vulnerable residents in the Kensington area will receive one-on-one support to navigate various assistance systems thanks to a grant from energy provider, Jemena. Kensington Neighbourhood House sought funding to support its Help Hub, a place-based service offering tailored support to vulnerable residents navigating housing, health, disability, and family violence systems. The initiative will assist at … Continued

Jemena lights reading pathways for bilingual families

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Migrant families in Melbourne’s north-east will have access to bilingual baby books and literacy kits thanks to a $10,000 grant from energy provider, Jemena. Reading Out of Poverty Inc. will use the funding to support a literacy initiative for 3,500 migrant families living across Melbourne’s north-west. The project will distribute bilingual baby books and literacy … Continued

Energy grants are speaking your language

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Over 150 multicultural and vulnerable senior citizens in the Sunbury area will have better access to a range of personalised support services thanks to a $10,000 grant from energy provider, Jemena. The funding which was awarded to the Sunbury Multicultural Resources Hub will be used to pilot a community-based outreach and support program for over 150 multicultural … Continued