Tag: Chris Bowen
Orica’s Yarwun project to slash 200,000 tonnes of CO2 annually
Major Australian manufacturer Orica is poised to achieve a significant decarbonisation milestone by implementing tertiary abatement technology at its Yarwun facility in Gladstone, Queensland, aiming to eliminate an estimated 200,000 tonnes of CO2-e annually.
ARENA reveals latest board appointments
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced the latest appointments to its Board, as revealed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen.
$250M to transform Northern Territory’s energy grid and create jobs
The Albanese Government is accelerating the delivery of reliable renewable energy in the Northern Territory after signing a landmark $250 million deal with the Lawler Government as part of the Rewiring the Nation Program.
$50M funding to slash energy costs for small and medium businesses
The Australian Government announced a $50 million investment to provide cheaper finance for solar panels, batteries, and energy-efficient vehicles and equipment.
Australian gov’t announces major boost to renewable energy in Victoria and Tasmania
The Australian Government has revealed plans to allocate a substantial portion of Australia's largest-ever tender for renewable energy to bolster sources in Victoria and Tasmania.
Australian heavy industry gets $330M boost for clean energy transition
The Australian Government is spearheading an investment of $330 million into the future of heavy industry in Australia to locally manufacture clean energy and bolster emissions reduction initiatives across various industrial sectors nationwide.
Australia’s largest renewable energy tender unveiled
The Australian Government today revealed the largest single tender for renewable energy in the country’s history, with the first auction under the banner of Reliable Renewables Plan set for late May.
Australian gov’t unveils draft energy plan, signals price stabilisation amid global crisis
The recent release of the draft Default Market Offer (DMO) has signalled a positive turn in stabilising energy prices amid the aftermath of the largest global energy crisis in half a century.
Gov’t launches electric truck fleet to drive manufacturing innovation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a fleet of 43 electric trucks hitting Sydney roads, signalling a significant advancement in the government's "Driving the Nation" program.
Green energy surge sparks emission reductions in Australia, says analysis
Australia's efforts to transition to renewable energy sources have yielded significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, with the latest analysis revealing a decline in emissions for the September 2023 quarter compared to the same period in 2022.
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Forecasting the future: GridBeyond’s new tool supports smarter energy planning
As Australia’s energy landscape grows more dynamic, businesses operating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) face increasing challenges – from rising costs and evolving regulations to the growing presence of decentralised and renewable energy sources.
