Submission to Draft Victorian Transmission Plan

Power bills could be a thing of the past for millions of Aussies, as landmark home battery rebate schemes kick off today, marking what the Clean Energy Council – the leading peak body for the industry - is calling Energy Independence Day.

The CEC has made a submission to the Victorian transmission plan. Our submission sets out our assessment of the VTP and makes suggests as to how we consider the document can be improved. Learn more.

The Clean Energy Council (CEC), Australia’s peak body for the renewable energy industry, has this week launched a new Clean energy, job ready program, featuring industry-agreed skills, training, career pathways and a digital skills passport to support and attract more tradies, apprentices, and job-seekers to the clean energy industry, closing critical skills gaps as Australia transitions to a clean energy future.

The Clean Energy Council has expressed disappointment following the Queensland Parliament’s decision to pass its proposed renewable energy planning reforms without amendment. The national peak body for the renewable energy sector is concerned that these new laws will add complexity, delay approvals for large-scale renewable projects and put much-needed investment in Queensland at risk.

The NSW Government’s landmark investment of $2.1 billion in the Transmission Acceleration Facility (TAF), along with continued funding for critical infrastructure in Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), sends a powerful message that the Minns Government is fully committed to meeting the challenges of the energy transition, according to the Clean Energy Council.

The Clean Energy Council today acknowledged the Queensland Government’s 2025–26 Budget as a positive and practical step toward a more affordable and reliable energy future and stressed that careful delivery will determine its long-term success.