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CEP.Energy: Australia’s largest Commercial Solar and Battery Project officially launched at Narellan Town Centre

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Specialist renewable energy and storage fund, CEP.Energy, has broken new ground in the renewable energy sector with the completion of the first stage of Australia’s largest shopping centre solar and battery microgrid at the Narellan Town Centre (NTC).    Located in Sydney’s rapidly expanding south-west airport corridor, the renewable rooftop power plant was inspected and … Continued

INDUSTRY SUPER BLUEPRINT TO ACCELERATE INVESTMENT IN ENERGY TRANSITION

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Faster approvals for transmission projects, removing regulatory barriers to battery projects and the development of a local Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry are some of the key recommendations set out in a new plan which could super-power the energy transition in Australia, while delivering returns to superannuation members now and protecting their retirement savings in … Continued

Rewiring Australia urges household electrification to meet NSW climate targets

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Rewiring Australia urges the NSW Government to progress household electrification to meet carbon emissions targets after the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill passed state parliament today.   “We endorse the government’s decision to legislate emissions reduction targets and are pleased to see this bill attract cross-party support,” said Dan Cass, Executive Director of Rewiring … Continued

Climate statement demonstrates need to accelerate electrification

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MEDIA RELEASE | 30 November 2023 Australia should accelerate renewable-backed household electrification, after today’s annual Climate Change Statement found Australia is not on track to meet the national 2030 target of 82% renewable electricity. The statement tabled in federal parliament today finds renewables accounted for 32% of Australia’s electricity generation in 2022. To meet the … Continued

Collaboration on climate wins the day with NSW Net Zero Future Act

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  DATE 30 November, 2023   THE CLIMATE COUNCIL welcomes passage through NSW Parliament of the Net Zero Future Act, confirming support from all parties for positive climate action in Australia’s biggest state.    Dr. Jennifer Rayner, Head of Advocacy at the Climate Council, said: “The Net Zero Future Act confirms the path … Continued

Regional New South Wales Leads Australian Biomethane Industry Push

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Three new biomethane plants have the potential to accelerate Australia’s biomethane industry across parts of regional New South Wales. ARENA’s Bioenergy Roadmap found a biomethane industry could reduce Australia’s emissions by 9 per cent, contribute around $10 billion in extra GDP per annum, and create over 26,000 new jobs by the start of the next … Continued

Victorians the winners from clean energy push

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  DATE 29 November, 2023   THE CLIMATE COUNCIL welcomes the Victorian Government’s introduction today of legislation locking in some of Australia’s strongest targets for growing clean energy and cutting carbon pollution. This is the kind of race to the top on climate action Australia needs now.   Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie … Continued

Victorians the winners from clean energy push

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  DATE 29 November, 2023   THE CLIMATE COUNCIL welcomes the Victorian Government’s introduction today of legislation locking in some of Australia’s strongest targets for growing clean energy and cutting carbon pollution. This is the kind of race to the top on climate action Australia needs now.   Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie … Continued

(Em)powering Disaster Relief Australia ahead of nightmare bushfire season

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Parliament House Canberra, Wednesday 29 November 2023 Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) and Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (Mitsubishi Motors) have joined forces to deliver improved technological capabilities for DRA’s disaster response work. Today’s technology demonstration at Parliament House, opened by Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, showcased Mitsubishi Motors’ prototype bi-directional charging technology, … Continued