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13 Mar 2024

Clean Energy Council releases Clean Energy Australia 2024 report

Media release: new report shows almost 40 percent of Australia's electricity supplied by renewables.
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01 Mar 2024

Clean Energy Council response to the energy and climate change Ministerial Council communique

The Clean Energy Council believes the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) meeting in Canberra today continues to make progress towards addressing barriers to Australia’s clean energy transition.
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07 Aug 2024

Event terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for Clean Energy Council events.
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07 Aug 2018

Privacy policy

Read the Clean Energy Council's privacy policy.
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07 Aug 2024

Legal

Read the Clean Energy Council's website terms of use and copyright notice.
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22 Feb 2024

First Nations engagement guide for the renewables industry

The first ever comprehensive national guide on meaningful engagement, consent, participation and benefit-sharing with First Nations people on renewable energy projects is being launched today.
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28 Mar 2024

Renewable Projects Quarterly Report (Q4 2023)

Read the Clean Energy Council's Quarterly Report for Q4 2023.
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26 Mar 2024

Expanded Capacity Investment Scheme Design Paper Submission

Our submission on the Design paper for the expanded Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS).
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14 Feb 2024

Australia's offshore wind industry convenes in Melbourne

The Australian Offshore Wind Taskforce has convened for an inaugural in-person meeting in Melbourne.
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19 Dec 2022

Starting pistol fired for Gippsland offshore wind projects

The Albanese government has declared an area off the Gippsland coast as the country’s first offshore wind zone.
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Member terms and Code of Conduct

Read the terms and conditions, and Code of Conduct that Clean Energy Council members agree to abide by.
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08 Apr 2024

Victorian Energy Jobs Plan submission

Workforce planning is essential to mitigating the existing challenges of worker shortages that will only be exacerbated through the transition.
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28 Mar 2023

Careers hub terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for the Clean Energy Council careers hub.
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06 Mar 2024

It’s Time to Back Home Batteries: Home Battery Incentive Would Reduce Cost of Living

A proposed national incentive scheme of up to $6500 per household to install and integrate batteries into the grid would deliver substantial reductions on electricity bills for owners and drive additional value for all households if implemented.
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29 Feb 2024

New Solar Installer and Designer Accreditation Provider Appointed

Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) has been appointed as the new accreditation scheme operator for rooftop solar installers and designers under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
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27 Feb 2024

Clean Energy Council urges Federal Budget to think big on renewables

The Clean Energy Council has urged the Albanese Government to build on its strong energy policy credentials by making the clean energy transformation the cornerstone of its economic agenda and delivering major cost of living savings to Australian households and small businesses.
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16 Feb 2024

Australia's response to US Inflation Reduction Act looks promising

Reports that the Albanese Government is planning a substantial funding package to respond to the Biden Administration’s US$624 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), are an encouraging sign for Australia’s future as a clean energy superpower.
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06 Feb 2024

Statement From Clean Energy Council CEO, Kane Thornton

The following statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton:
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25 Jan 2024

Clean Energy Forum to showcase WA's renewable energy future

Western Australia’s energy transformation will be in the spotlight next month at the Clean Energy Council’s WA Clean Energy Forum (WACEF), powered by Flotation Energy.
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21 Dec 2023

Shortlisted Hydrogen Headstart Projects

Congratulations to the six shortlisted projects under the Commonwealth Government’s Hydrogen Headstart program.
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20 Dec 2023

Statement on the planned expansion of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (NSW)

The following statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Director of Energy Generation and Storage, Dr Nicholas Aberle.
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15 Dec 2023

AEMO planning places renewables in pole position in the race to net-zero

The latest national energy plan from Australia’s market operator indicates that commitments made at COP28 to triple renewable generation capacity by 2030 are achievable with increased investment in generation, storage and transmission.
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14 Dec 2023

Statement on the passage of final COP28 Agreement

It is fantastic to see the commitment of a tripling of global renewable energy capacity by 2030.
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30 Nov 2023

Statement on the passage of the NSW Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023

The following statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton.
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23 Nov 2023

Statement On The Federal Government's Capacity Investment Scheme Announcement

The following statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton:
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14 Nov 2023

Clean Energy Council prepares for installer Accreditation Scheme Operator transition

The Clean Energy Council will be transitioning out of its longstanding role as operator of the rooftop Installer Accreditation Scheme, following the Clean Energy Regulator’s opening of an application exploring all operator options.
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26 Oct 2023

Victorian Premier announces detail of energy strategy at Clean Energy Council conference

New Victorian State Government measures to support electrification and establish renewable energy workforce initiatives have been welcomed by the clean energy industry.
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26 Oct 2023

Solar Design And Installation Award Winners Announced For 2023

The Clean Energy Council congratulates the winners of the 2023 Solar Design and Installation Awards, which were announced on Wednesday night at the All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference in Melbourne.
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25 Oct 2023

2023 Chloe Munro Scholarship Recipients Announced

Among a large number of strong applications received from every state and territory, the Clean Energy Council is proud to announce the successful recipients of the 2023 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership.
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10 Oct 2023

Clean Energy Council Supports Step Up Of Hydrogen Headstart

The Clean Energy Council supports the opening of the expressions of interest process for large-scale green hydrogen projects, under the next stage of the Federal Government’s $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program announced in the 2023-24 Budget.
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09 Oct 2023

Clean Energy Council Releases Power Playbook

Read our 45 recommendations to the Federal Government to ensure Australia achieves its ambition of becoming a renewable energy superpower.
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03 Oct 2023

Jobs Report Guides Future For The Clean Energy Workforce

The Clean Energy Council supports the findings of the inaugural workforce capacity study, The Clean Energy Generation: Workforce needs for a net zero economy, published by Jobs and Skills Australia.
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31 Aug 2023

Time To Remove Handbrakes On Clean Energy Projects

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has called for clean energy investment to be accelerated in light of growing concerns about the falling reliability and availability of coal-fired generation.
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23 Aug 2023

Clean Energy Industry Warns Eraring Uncertainty Could Chill Investment

Speculation of a deal to extend the life of our largest coal-fired power station risks discouraging clean energy investors from developing Australian projects, according to the clean energy industry.
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23 Aug 2023

New Investment Smashes Big Battery Records

Australia’s battery age has arrived smashing investment records as storage projects break through the billion-dollar barrier during a single quarter for the first time.
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17 Aug 2023

NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner and Clean Energy Council Join Forces to Tackle Modern Slavery Risks

A new initiative announced today will tackle modern slavery risks in NSW's renewable energy value-chains, amid growing evidence of forced labour in the production of integral components such as polysilicon used in most solar panels and cobalt used in lithium-ion batteries.
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10 Aug 2023

The CER expect to announce future accreditation scheme operator(s) in February 2024

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has been reviewing applications for the role of accreditation scheme operator for the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). Today, they issued an update saying they expect to announce the outcome of that application process in February 2024.
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28 Jul 2023

Victoria's Gas Connection Ban In New Homes Heralds The Era Of Electrification

The Clean Energy Council supports the decision of the Andrews Government to ban gas connections in planning permits for new homes and residential subdivisions in Victoria from January 2024.
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27 Feb 2024

Energising Australia

Meet the many different people driving our nation-building renewable energy projects in our Energising Australia video series.
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30 Jan 2023

Australian Energy Employment Report The Key To Unlocking Renewable Workforce Potential

The Clean Energy Council is buoyed by today's announcement from the Australian Government that it will launch the Australian Energy Employment Report (AEER) survey.
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Discover the renewable energy industry

Our entry-level course for those wishing to transition into the clean energy sector.
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28 Oct 2021

Empowering Everyone

The first ever report into diversity in the Australian clean energy sector.
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22 Feb 2024

First Nations central to clean energy transition

Read the First Nations Clean Energy Network's foreword to our industry-first guide to engaging with First Nations peoples on renewable energy projects.
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06 Mar 2023

Neoen's Alicia Webb Awarded Women In Renewables 2023 AICD Scholarship

Neoen’s Alicia Webb has been named the 2023 recipient of the Women in Renewables Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Scholarship, a Clean Energy Council initiative to help increase the pool of potential candidates for board roles and leadership positions in clean energy sector entities.
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04 May 2023

Vast majority of wind turbines can avoid landfill in Australia

The first-ever report examining the reuse, repurposing and recycling of wind turbines.
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01 Aug 2023

Approved PV Modules Changeover is Coming to Meet New Standards

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is updating our PV Module application requirements to the 2021 version of the IEC 61215 Standards series.
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18 Apr 2023

Australian Rooftop Solar Breaks New Ground In 2022: Clean Energy Australia Report

Read the latest news from the Clean Energy Council.
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25 Aug 2022

Skilling the Energy Transition

A report on clean energy workforce pathways and barriers to entry.
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19 May 2023

Clean energy roundtable turbocharges future workforce cooperation between universities and industry

Discussions turbocharge future workforce cooperation between universities and industry.
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29 Mar 2023

Solar And Agriculture Could Be Perfect Match

'Agrisolar' or 'agrivoltaics' combines solar technology and agricultural production for more efficient land use. See below for a rundown of the industry by our expert Lucinda Tonge
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18 Apr 2023

Australia's Big Clean Energy Build Hits Record Highs: Clean Energy Australia Report

The latest edition of the Clean Energy Australia Report, released today, reveals that the Australian renewable energy industry commenced construction on over 5000 MW of large-scale wind and solar farms in 2022 – the highest year for new renewable construction commitments on record.
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28 Mar 2024

Statement on the Federal Government's Solar Sunshot manufacturing announcement

"This announcement is a major shot in the arm that will underpin our future as a renewable energy superpower."
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14 Mar 2024

Clean Energy Council welcomes project planning reforms for Victorian renewables projects

The announcement from the Victorian Government that it has accelerated planning pathways for renewable energy projects is welcomed by the Clean Energy Council.
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13 Sep 2021

New Inverter Standard To Improve Grid Stability

The introduction of AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 will help provide the grid stability needed to ensure that the rooftop solar boom can continue.
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15 Mar 2024

Clean Energy Report 2024 Webinar

We recently released the Clean Energy Australia 2024 report, which provides a comprehensive snapshot of the Australian renewable energy sector, including the latest figures and statistics.
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15 Apr 2019

Renewable energy powering Australian education

School classrooms use an average of 3800 kWh of electricity per year, which puts them at about half the consumption of an average Australian household. With energy costs rising, renewable energy alternatives are becoming more attractive to educational institutions across the country. Here are some schools and universities that have already begun the transition.
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12 Jan 2024

Maxime’s golden ticket: from event entry to dream job at Clean Energy Council

While in her final year of university, Maxime Di Petta applied for the Career Launcher Program, facilitated by the Clean Energy Council, to gain free admission to the Australian Wind Industry Summit (AWIS) in 2023.
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11 Apr 2024

Statement On The Federal Government's Future Made In Australia Announcement

The following statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Kane Thornton:
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28 Mar 2023

Australia Sets New Summer Rooftop Solar Record

Australia’s small-scale rooftop solar systems have set a new record this summer, supplying more of Australia’s electricity than brown coal.
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01 Mar 2023

Australia At Risk Of Being Locked Out Of Global Superpower Race

Australia’s ambition to lead the world as a renewable energy superpower is at risk following dramatic increases in ambition and levels of policy support for clean energy from other major economies, according to Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Kane Thornton.
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24 Feb 2023

Energy Ministers Signal Moves To Support Australia Becoming A Clean Energy Superpower

Today's Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) meeting lays the first foundations for responding to the US Inflation Reduction Act to ensure Australia remains globally competitive and for accelerating the clean energy transition. However, much work remains to be done.
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14 Feb 2023

Biden's Clean Energy Arms Race Puts Australian Economy On The Back Foot

The US' massive spending on renewables has sparked a clean energy arms race that has the potential to damage the Australian economy.
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15 Jun 2022

Women In Renewables: Kristal Bartlett

As a skilled electrician and key contributor to the manufacturing, commissioning, research and development of battery projects with Energy Renaissance, Kristal generously shares with us her journey into the renewable energy industry, what attracted her to it and some priceless advice to women who are thinking of entering the sector.
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04 Sep 2023

Students' Pathway Supercharged After Attending Industry Event

Melbourne University student, Greta Chen attended this year’s Wind Industry Summit as a sponsored Clean Energy Council Career Launcher attendee. Chen, who is undertaking a Juris Doctor degree said “So many brilliant people and professionals. Without Clean Energy Council supporting women, I would not have gotten the chance to meet leading industry experts.”
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26 Sep 2022

Women In Renewables: Inez Zheng

Inez Zheng is a grid connection engineer working in Australia's renewable energy industry.
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15 May 2020

Cadetship Provides Trail-blazing Opportunity

As Tasmania’s only female hydrographer in the hydropower industry, Alyssa Edmunds is playing a pivotal role in our renewable future.
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15 May 2020

Community connectedness through rooftop solar

When Mark McClurg paddles out for a surf and looks back at solar panels dotted on roofs, he sees more than the work of his small business.
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16 Feb 2024

Energy Sharing: Clean Energy on Country

Community engagement and collaboration are essential to a just energy transition, particularly with the Traditional Owners of the lands on which many renewable infrastructure projects will be built.
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21 Dec 2022

Clean Energy Council Review Drives The First Comprehensive Update To Vocational Training In Rooftop

Clean Energy Council review drives the first comprehensive training update in over 10 years.
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12 Apr 2024

Submission on Unlocking CER Benefits Through Flexible Trading, Draft Determination

We need to adopt policy that empowers consumers to adopt storage and trust market providers.
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15 May 2020

Road less travelled a source of pride

Veteran truck driver Robert Liston made the switch to renewables and now transports over-sized wind turbine components to sites.
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18 May 2020

It all starts with the right piece of land

Senior Power Generation Engineer Karina White specialises in large-scale solar projects from the ground up.
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15 May 2020

Taking Family Life To Great New Heights

Former FIFO mine worker Jarred Alsop says being able to pick up his kids from kinder has been one of the benefits of working above ground.
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15 May 2020

Winds of change blow into Colac

Traditionally host to agriculture, forestry and tourism, the Mt Gellibrand wind farm has brought economic diversity to Victoria’s Western District.
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18 May 2020

Sticking With Solar

Becoming a Clean Energy Council Accredited Installer was a smart career choice for Naomi Bourke.
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18 Jul 2023

Kane Thornton Opening Address To The Australian Clean Energy Summit

Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton addressed the industry on Tuesday at the Australian Clean Energy Summit at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. His speech was as follows:
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14 Jul 2023

Women In Renewables Luncheon To Showcase The Value Of Mentorship At Australian Clean Energy Summit 2

An unmissable panel discussion highlighting the experiences of women in different stages of their clean energy careers is the highlight of the Clean Energy Council’s Women in Renewables luncheon at this year’s Australian Clean Energy Summit, supported by KPMG.
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13 Jun 2023

Australian Clean Energy Summit 2023 Set To Electrify Renewable Superpower Ambitions

A changed policy landscape, record construction and growing challenges set the scene for Australia’s journey to becoming a clean energy superpower, as industry and government leaders unite to map the path ahead at the Australian Clean Energy Summit 2023 (ACES), powered by Goldwind.
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01 Jun 2023

Clean Energy Construction Peaks As Investment Pipeline Battles Headwinds

New Clean Energy Council data shows that the first quarter of 2023 delivered another robust quarter for the construction of new large-scale generation and storage projects, with eight projects commencing construction in the quarter.
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25 May 2023

NSW transmission build critical to delivering low-cost, clean energy

The Clean Energy Council is pleased to see the Minns Government commitment to renewable energy zones and transmission.
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25 May 2023

Connections Reform Initiative Delivering Much-needed Change For Clean Energy Investors

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the Clean Energy Council have today published a new, updated version of the Connections Reform Roadmap (CRR), a key component of the Connections Reform Initiative (CRI).
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19 May 2023

Energy Ministers Getting On With The Clean Energy Transition

Today's Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) meeting illustrated real commitment to accelerating Australia's clean energy transition with progress made across several areas of interest.
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17 May 2023

Australia's Energy Transition Needs New Rules For Grid Connections

Today, the Clean Energy Council is formally proposing a rule change that would provide investors and developers of renewable generation and storage with greater certainty when connecting to the grid.
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09 May 2023

Federal Budget Kick-starts Clean Energy Superpower Masterplan With $4 Billion New Funding

Australia's clean energy future is among the 2023–24 Federal Budget winners with $4 billion in new funding commitments that turbo-charge Australia’s green hydrogen sector and drive the electrification of Australian homes and small businesses.
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05 May 2023

Net Zero Authority Gives More Australians A Chance To Prosper From Renewables

A Net Zero Authority is long overdue, and the Clean Energy Council is pleased to see this vital piece of long-term planning be put into action as part of the upcoming Federal Budget.
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02 May 2023

Australian Wind Industry Summit 2023 Brings Community Engagement And Environmental Best Practices In

With Australia’s wind energy sector accounting for 13 per cent of total generation and growing by an additional 1411 MW of capacity in 2022, constructive engagement by industry to address social and environmental impacts will take centre stage at the sold-out 2023 Australian Wind Industry Summit (AWIS).
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26 Apr 2023

Victoria Puts Industry and Consumers First with NETCC Mandate

The Clean Energy Council is committed to continually improving rooftop solar standards and driving out the dodgy players. Today’s announcement by the Victorian Government to have the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) mandated in the state is good news for the industry and consumers.
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12 Apr 2023

Offshore Wind Focus To Bolster 2023 Australian Wind Industry Summit

With a massive 4.6 GW of new onshore wind farms under construction across Australia and enormous interest and early-stage development activity in offshore wind farms, the energy will be certain to be electric at the upcoming Australian Wind Industry Summit (AWIS) 2023, powered by Goldwind.
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09 Mar 2023

Positive Signs For Clean Energy Investment But It Won't Be Enough To Reach Australia's 82 Per Cent T

New Clean Energy Council data has revealed some positive signs for Australia's energy transition.
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01 Mar 2023

Solar Month Launches To Encourage Australians To Use Their Solar Superpowers To Fight Rising Energy

March is Solar Month. It's time to celebrate Australia's ‘Solar Superheroes’ – the everyday Australians and solar installers leading the fight against rising energy bills with solar power.
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16 Feb 2023

NEO Reform To Keep Costs Down For Consumers

Reform to the National Energy Objectives (NEO) will be a key driver to accelerating decarbonisation in Australia.
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01 Feb 2023

The New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) Is Here To Raise Consumer Protection Standards

Launched today, the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) program seeks to raise consumer protection standards in Australia for purchases of new energy tech, including rooftop solar, battery storage, EV chargers, home energy management systems and more.
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19 Mar 2024

Fixing the System Strength Frameworks Discussion Paper

System strength unlocks the capabilities of renewables, and is central to delivering cheap, reliable, zero carbon electricity supply to consumers.
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17 Feb 2022

Eraring’s Early Closure Highlights Critical Need for Co-ordinated Approach to Transition

Today’s announcement by Origin Energy to bring forward the closure of its Eraring coal-fired power plant to 2025
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09 Dec 2022

Capacity Investment Scheme

The recent announcement from federal and state ministers of the Capacity Investment Scheme represents a major milestone for the decarbonisation of the NEM.
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04 Aug 2022

Report Highlights Need for Transmission Investment Reform

A market-sounding report commissioned by the Clean Energy Council and Energy Networks Australia highlights the critical need to solve transmission challenges to unlock Australia’s energy transition.
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19 Mar 2024

Submission To The Draft Report On Reserve Level Declaration Guidelines Submission

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft report on the reserve level declaration guidelines
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13 Mar 2024

Clean Energy Australia Report

The Clean Energy Australia report provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian clean energy sector.
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07 Mar 2024

Submission on the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) design

The Australian Government sought feedback from the community on the final design of a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (also known as a fuel efficiency standard) that aims to reduce emissions and increase the supply of lower emissions vehicles in Australia.
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04 Mar 2024

Submission On The Nsw Consumer Energy Strategy

The development of a Consumer Energy Strategy by the NSW Government is strongly supported by the CEC and viewed as an essential step in the continued integration of consumer energy resources (CER) into Australia’s energy systems. By improving approaches to CER deployment, demand response, equitable access, and implementation of standards we can make the energy transition faster, cheaper, smoother, and more secure.
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19 Feb 2024

Submission to AEMO's Draft 2024 ISP

The CEC appreciates AEMO’s work to produce this draft update to the 2022 ISP with continued and expanded consideration of ongoing challenges to transforming the National Electricity Market (NEM) to be 100% renewables capable.
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09 Feb 2024

Submission To Treasury's Climate Disclosure Unit

The CEC welcomes Treasury’s bill to mandate climate-related financial disclosures and the initial framework. A clear framework compelling companies to assess and disclose their climate-related financial risks can play a key role in both preventing system-wide problems in Australia’s financial systems and can also support adequate and affordable capital flows into the clean energy industries.
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01 Feb 2024

Jobs And Skills Australia Work Plan Submission

The Clean Energy Council and the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) welcome the opportunity to make a submission in response to Jobs and Skills Australia’s (JSA) 2024-25 work plan consultation.
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29 Jan 2024

Federal Budget Submission 2024

The forthcoming Federal Budget marks a historic opportunity for the Australian Government to build on its strong energy policy agenda to date.
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29 Jan 2024

NSW draft Energy Policy Framework, including wind planning guidelines

Read our submission to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
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25 Jan 2024

Submission on the AER's Draft Export Limit Interim Guidance Note

Flexible export limits provide the opportunity to manage network capacity, maximising the ability of the network to carry local generation whilst reducing the need for investment in poles and wires.
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19 Dec 2023

Submission To The Sustainable Finance Strategy

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the Treasury’s work to create this consultation paper on its Sustainable Finance Strategy. Commitments to sustainable and blended finance will continue to grow in importance as the economic transition to net zero progresses.
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01 Dec 2023

Submission on the Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price (BRCP)

We welcome the opportunity to comment on the review of the Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price (BRCP) reference technologies and provide our responses to the consultation paper’s three proposals.
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29 Nov 2023

Renewable Projects Quarterly Report (Q3 2023)

It's been a difficult year so far for investment in large-scale clean energy projects, and Q3 2023 unfortunately continues that trend. Just two new projects – totalling 161 MW of capacity – achieved financial commitment in the period.
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16 Nov 2023

Submission on the New South Wales Vocational Education and Training review

The Clean Energy Council and the Australian Hydrogen Council welcome the opportunity to make a joint submission in response to the NSW VET Review Discussion Paper.
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16 Nov 2023

Nsw Peak Demand Reduction Scheme: Rule Change 2

The Clean Energy Council and its members are strongly supportive of the NSW Government’s focus on demand response and demand shifting mechanisms to reduce demand during peak periods.
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15 Nov 2023

Briefing note to Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council

This document includes the Clean Energy Council's recommendations for discussions to take place at the November meeting of the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council.
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12 Oct 2023

Clean Energy Council - Security Frameworks Review

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia, representing over 1,000 of the leading businesses operating in renewable energy, energy storage, and renewable hydrogen. The CEC is committed to accelerating the decarbonisation of Australia’s energy system as rapidly as possible while maintaining a secure and reliable supply of electricity for customers.
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27 Oct 2023

Submission in response to the Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin Approach paper

Our response to the Australian Government’s Approach Paper on renewable electricity certification as part of the Guarantee of Origin Framework for Australia.
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05 Oct 2023

Submission To Investment Certainty Rule Change

This rule change comes at a critical point in the NEM transition. The rapid and unplanned exit of thermal coal generation, combined with a national target to achieve 82% renewables by 2030, means it is critical that we accelerate new investment in renewable generation and storage.
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04 Oct 2023

Submission On Vicgrid Options Assessment Method To Offshore Wind Transmission In Gippsland And Portl

Victoria’s transition to renewable energy requires the timely construction of new transmission lines to enable upcoming offshore wind farms to connect to the grid. Delays to transmission means delays to these projects, which keeps Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions high, contributing to greater climate impacts.
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04 Oct 2023

Submission On The Essential Services Commission’s Land Access Code Of Practice Draft Determination

Victoria has set targets of reaching 65% renewable energy by 2030 and 95% by 2035.
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04 Oct 2023

Submission On The Proposed State Code 23 (wind Farm Development) And Associated Planning Guidance

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the draft State Code 23: Wind Farm Development (the draft Code) and associated Planning Guidance (the draft Guidance).
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04 Oct 2023

Submission In Response To Proposed Southern Ocean Region Offshore Wind Area

Read the Clean Energy Council's Quarterly Report for Q4 2023.
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04 Oct 2023

Senate Inquiry Into Residential Electrification Submission

Home and business electrification is not only critical to the net zero goals of our energy systems, but it is also one of the cheapest ways to transition to a modern economy driven by renewable and clean energy.
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02 Oct 2023

Submission on community engagement review by Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner (AEIC)

The Clean Energy Council made some critical recommendations around State Governments and the newly established NetZero Authority getting involved earlier in engagement and for the Federal Government to work with the Clean Energy Council on education, minimum expectations, and exploring ways the industry can require adherence to standards.
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15 Sep 2023

Submission to the AEMC consultation paper: Integrating Price-responsive Resources into the NEM

We support improved visibility but argue the CER market is still in its infancy and that implementing a visibility model should be considered in the wider policy context of CER reform, including the SRES to capture batteries and orchestration.
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15 Sep 2023

Submission to the AEMC directions paper on unlocking CER benefits through flexible trading

The CEC submission supports the AEMC’s decision not to progress the proposed model of multiple Financially Responsible Market Participants (FRMPs e.g. retailers or aggregators) for residential and small business premises due to the implementation challenges and related costs that would come with introducing AEMO’s proposed model (FTM2).
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04 Sep 2023

National Electricity Amendment (clarifying Mandatory Pfr Obligations For Bidirectional Units) Rule 2

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Clarifying Mandatory Primary Frequency Response Obligations for Bidirectional Units rule change request
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04 Sep 2023

Capacity Investment Scheme Consultation Submission

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Capacity Investment Scheme consultation
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01 Sep 2023

Submission – Inquiry Into Workforce Development In Northern Australia – Issues Paper

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) and the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) welcome the opportunity to make a submission in response to the Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia (the Committee) on the Issues Paper - Workforce Development in Northern Australia (the Paper).
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01 Sep 2023

Submission: Universities Accord Interim Report

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) and the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) welcome the opportunity to make a joint submission in response to the Universities Accord Interim Report (the Review)
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01 Sep 2023

Submission to consultation paper on Energy Security Board's Network Visibility Project

The consultation paper focusses on how to optimise the benefits of Consumer Energy Resources (CER) and network assets for all customers by providing market participants (and policy stakeholders) with the critical information they need to make CER planning decisions and to manage network-related risks.
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25 Aug 2023

Cec’s Submission To Sa's Green Paper On The Energy Transition

South Australia’s Green Paper sought feedback on a range of areas requiring attention in the transition to net-zero.
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21 Aug 2023

Submission In Response To Proposed Harmonisation Of Energy Rules With Updated Energy Objectives

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the rule change to harmonise the NER, NERR and NGR with the updated energy objectives.
cec
07 Aug 2023

Hydrogen Headstart Design submission

Read our response to the Australian Government’s consultation paper on the new Hydrogen Headstart program.
cec
04 Aug 2023

Submission to Wired for Change: Small Electrical Products And Solar PV Systems

Our feedback on DCCEEW’s public proposal on a regulatory approach to product stewardship for electrical/electronic-products (e-products), solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and small electrical and electronic equipment (SEEE).
cec
02 Aug 2023

Victoria’s Emergency Backstop Mechanism

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (DEECA) Consultation Paper, Victoria’s Emergency Backstop mechanism.
cec
01 Aug 2023

Renewable Projects Quarterly Report (Q2 2023)

Large-scale energy storage projects led renewable energy investment in the second quarter of 2023 (ending 30 June), with 1497 MW (capacity) / 3802 MWh (storage) reaching financial commitment*.
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21 Jul 2023

Cec Feedback On Draft Queensland Electricity And Connection Manual

The CEC recognises the importance of a robust and resilient network. We have supported work towards enabling dynamic operating envelopes for Consumer Energy Resource (CER), with particular focus on dynamic export limits that unlock generation capacity and reward consumers who own CER for making their energy more flexible and supporting the wider system. The CEC welcomes the approach (if not the mechanism) Energy Queensland and their subsidiaries (EQ) have taken to this end, resulting in larger potential photovoltaic (PV) solar system sizes for consumers.
cec
21 Jul 2023

Energy Safe Victoria (esv) Consultation Paper: Introducing A New Class Of Lei For Renewables

We welcome the proposal of more specific training for inspectors operating in the renewable energy sector and a new class of LEI that represents this competency. Improved consistency of safe renewable energy (RE) systems increases consumer satisfaction and trust in the industry which is imperative to a smooth transition.
cec
23 Jun 2023

Cec Submission South Australia's H2 And Re Bill

The CEC submitted its formal submission as part of the consultation process.
cec
21 Jun 2023

Renewable Projects Quarterly Report Q1 2023

The Renewable Projects Quarterly Report details recent investment in renewable generation and storage projects in Australia and shows trends since 2017.
cec
16 Apr 2024

Rooftop solar generates over 10 per cent of Australia's electricity

Households and businesses are playing a leading role in Australia’s renewable energy transition.
cec

Energy Security in Australia

Energy security relates to how the electricity grid or 'power system' reacts to events that may influence it. It includes the grid's capability to react and recover securely to major events such as faults or generation tripping, termed 'contingencies'.
cec
11 Mar 2021

Australian guide to agrisolar for large-scale solar

Sharing knowledge and learnings from agrisolar practices from around Australia and the world, this guide will assist proponents of utility-scale solar, and the landholders and farmers who work with them, to integrate agricultural activities into solar farm projects.
cec
11 Mar 2021

New Guide Showcases the Potential of Agrisolar

Read our Australian Guide to Agrisolar for Large-scale Solar.
cec
01 Jun 2023

Review Into Consumer Energy Resources Technical Standards (emo0045)

The CEC is pleased that the Commission is undertaking a review of the technical standards for consumer energy resources (CER) and outlining recommendations (for the review of industry stakeholders) that aim at improving compliance of CER devices. Our response to the draft report is based on feedback from our members and are aimed at ensuring the proposed recommendations mitigate any unintended and negative consequences.
cec
26 May 2023

Submission In Response To The Energy Security Board's Transmission Access Reform Consultation Paper

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission in response to the Energy Security Board's Transmission Access Reform consultation paper
cec
18 May 2023

Submission to NSW SW REZ Access Scheme position paper

Read our submission on the Southwest Renewable Energy Zone (SW REZ) Access Scheme position paper.
cec
17 May 2023

Rule Change Request: Investor Certainty In The 'r1' Process

The Clean Energy Council requests that the Australian Energy Market Commission makes rule changes to the National Electricity Rules and the 'R1' process.
cec
13 May 2023

Vicgrid Offshore Wind Transmission Development And Engagement Roadmap: Gippsland And Portland

We welcome the work VicGrid is planning to do to support the development of transmission capacity that will enable the growth of Victoria's offshore wind industry.
cec
10 May 2023

Submission In Response To Proposed Hunter Region Offshore Wind Area

The CEC welcomes the draft declaration of the Hunter offshore wind area, noting the high-quality wind resource and the strength of existing transmission capacity onshore and an industrial workforce in the region. The draft area is, however, much smaller than the Gippsland area and we would hope to see this expanded within a few years once initial projects have Feasibility Licences.
cec
09 May 2023

Clean Energy Capacity Study

The Clean Energy Council and the Australian Hydrogen Council welcome the opportunity to make a submission in response to the Clean Energy Capacity Study Discussion Paper.
cec
03 May 2023

A Renewable Energy Master Plan Is Critical To The Clean Energy Transition - Op-ed

Our Chief Executive, Kane Thornton, writes for The Daily Telegraph ahead of the Federal Budget.
cec
01 May 2023

Clean Energy Council Submission To The Aer Draft: Export Service Incentive Scheme

We have a number of concerns about the ESIS that may artificially constrain the amount of rooftop solar that can be exported and therefore the potential for reducing consumer energy costs.
cec
01 May 2023

Clean Energy Council Submission To Draft Queensland E-products Action Plan

We applaud the Queensland Government’s development of an e-waste action plan. As is highlighted in the Draft Plan, Australia makes a significant contribution to the global problem of e-waste.
cec
21 Apr 2023

Submission On Technical Requirements For Connection Draft Report

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft determination for the Australian Energy Market Operator's review of the technical standards for connection
cec
12 Apr 2023

Clean Energy Council Comment On The Efficient Provision Of Inertia Rule Change

The Clean Energy Council has recommended the development of a market to drive investment in renewable technologies to support better frequency control. This market will reward renewables for controlling the 'rate of change of frequency', which is key to keeping the system stable during major disturbance events, like the loss of a large thermal coal generator.
cec
20 Mar 2023

The Clean Energy Council Welcomes The Opportunity To Make A Submission On The National Battery Strat

The Clean Energy Council is pleased to see the Australian Government investigating a National Battery Strategy, as investment in our batteries is essential to the country’s clean energy transition. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) described the investment in storage facilities as ‘the most pressing need in the next decade (beyond what is already committed)’ to manage the variations in the output from fast-growing solar and wind generation.
cec
20 Mar 2023

Clean Energy Council Policy Agenda And Priorities For Nsw Election

The Clean Energy Council present its clean energy vision ahead of the NSW election
cec
17 Mar 2023

Clean Energy Council submission to the Australian Government on a national battery strategy

Investment in our batteries is essential to the country’s clean energy transition.
cec
14 Mar 2023

Circular Economy Submission March 2023

Circular economies in the clean energy sector is a constantly evolving and improving space.
cec
09 Mar 2023

Clean Energy Council Renewable Projects Quarterly Report - Q4 2022

The Renewable Projects Quarterly Report details recent investment in renewable generation and storage projects in Australia and shows trends since 2017.
cec
28 Feb 2023

Submission On The Draft 2023 Inputs, Assumptions And Scenarios Review

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Draft 2023 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Review
cec
24 Feb 2023

Cec’s Response To Epbc Cost Recovery Consultation

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to make an initial submission on the proposed changes to cost recovery under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), as outlined in the December 2022 Consultation Paper.
cec
17 Feb 2023

Submission In Response To The Psmg Review Consultation

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to respond to the PSMG Review Consultation.
cec
15 Feb 2023

Submission On Unlocking Cer Benefits Through Flexible Trading, Consultation Paper

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Consultation Paper: Unlocking CER benefits through flexible trading.
cec
15 Feb 2023

Submission On Greenhouse Gas Emissions In National Energy Objectives

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation on incorporating an emissions reduction objective into the National Energy Objectives
cec
13 Feb 2023

Clean Energy Council Submission In Response To The Renewable Electricity Certification Position Pape

The proposed Guarantee of Origin framework represents a landmark policy proposal, which will provide Australia with an essential mechanism to be able to demonstrate the environmental credentials of the products we produce, for both domestic and international consumption.
cec
13 Feb 2023

A‘one Window To Government’ Licencing And Regulatory System For The Lifecycle Of Large-scale Hydroge

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the proposed South Australian Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act (the proposed Act).
cec
10 Feb 2023

New Guarantee Of Origin Framework For Australia

Here is the Clean Energy Council's submission in response to the proposed Australian Guarantee of Origin Framework
cec
10 Feb 2023

Submissions Are Open To Help Gain Essential Data, Required To Inform The Planning Of Ev Infrastructu

Read the Clean Energy Council's Quarterly Report for Q4 2023.
cec
08 Feb 2023

Comment On The Reliability Panel's Draft Determination On The Frequency Operating Standard

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Reliability Panel’s Draft Determination on the Frequency Operating Standard.
cec
07 Feb 2023

Pre-budget Submission - Federal Budget 2023-24

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to make a pre-Budget submission ahead of the forthcoming 2023-24 Federal Budget.
cec
03 Feb 2023

Powering The Regions Fund Submission

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) and the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) welcome the opportunity to make a submission in response to the Powering the Regions Fund (PRF).
cec
03 Feb 2023

Critical Minerals Strategy Discussion Paper

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) and the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) welcome the opportunity to make a submission in response to Critical Minerals Strategy discussion paper.
cec
01 Feb 2023

Inquiry Into National Energy Transition Authority Bill 2022

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the National Energy Transition Authority Bill 2022.
cec
01 Feb 2023

Review Of The Regulatory Framework For Metering Services Submission

Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) Draft Report: Review of the Regulatory Framework for Metering Services.
cec
16 Jan 2023

Clean Energy Capacity Study - Terms Of Reference

Read the Clean Energy Council's Quarterly Report for Q4 2023.
cec
19 Dec 2022

Response to the joint select committee on Northern Australia on workforce development

Our submission with the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) in response to the inquiry into workforce development in Northern Australia.
cec
06 Jun 2018

Community Engagement Guidelines for the Australian Wind Industry

A comprehensive, best practice approach to community engagement that addresses six key stages of the wind farm lifecycle and offers practical advice for action.
cec
08 Oct 2019

Benefit Sharing Options For Renewable Energy Projects

Community benefit sharing is becoming increasingly commonplace as a means to integrate renewable energy developments into local communities.
cec
08 Oct 2019

Enhancing Positive Social Outcomes

A foundation for better understanding between wind farm developers and communities.
cec
27 Mar 2024

Connections Reform Initiative

The National Electricity Market (NEM) continues to evolve through a period of significant transformation, characterised by greater penetration of inverter-based resources, a more diverse generation mix and a more decentralised system.
cec
25 Oct 2023

Clean Energy Council Awards 2023

Read about the 2023 winners of the renewable energy industry's most prestigious awards.
cec
05 Dec 2023

Welcome Tracey Stinson To The Policy And Impact Team

We’re delighted to announce that Tracey Stinson has joined us as our Regional Director, Policy and Impact, Queensland.
cec
29 Mar 2023

Gender diversity in renewables: We need a systemic shift

Read Dr Anita Talberg's address to the Women in Energy and Climate Symposium.
cec
07 Mar 2023

Women In Renewables Profile: Cecilia Van Der Merwe

Mott MacDonald’s Principal Energy Consultant, Cecilia Van Der Merwe has been in the sector since 2015. Cecilia, who works across a vast range of projects, shares with us more on how she fell in love with Perth while working and studying full time, and more recently, Mott MacDonald’s experience as a sponsor of the Career Launcher Ticket program.
cec
03 Mar 2023

International Women's Day And Beyond

International Women’s Day (IWD) is next Wednesday, 8 March. This day of recognition is an important marker in gender equity awareness and change, but the pursuit of gender equity goes far beyond one day of the year.
cec
22 Nov 2023

Meet the Women in Renewables: Catherine Fetherstonhaugh

Catherine shares her atypical pathway into the industry and encourages ‘all women (not just engineers) to join the energy transition.
cec
27 Nov 2023

Meet the Women in Renewables: Tegan Doblinger

Tegan, a 2022 Chloe Munro Scholarship recipient, discusses her thoughts on leadership and her reflections after over a decade in the electrical industry.
cec
13 Sep 2023

From Installers To Rooftops: Supporting Australian Solar

Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Kane Thornton recently appeared on Just Another Solar Podcast to discuss the state of the solar sector in Australia
cec
13 Sep 2023

Supporting A Respectful Referendum And A 'yes' Vote For A First Nations Voice To Parliament

The Clean Energy Council supports a 'Yes' vote in this year's referendum
cec
11 Sep 2023

Clean Energy is for Everyone

We spoke to Amanda White at RES Group about building diverse workforces.
cec
11 Sep 2023

Clean Energy Council Appoints Morgan Rossiter As Policy Director For Offshore Wind

The Clean Energy Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Morgan Rossiter to the position of Policy Director for Offshore Wind.
cec
04 Sep 2023

Meet the Women in Renewables: Satya Tanner

“To encourage more women to enter the clean energy sector, we need to help women develop, but also make space for them to step into positions of influence.”
cec
01 Sep 2023

Keeping On Top Of Changes In Regulations And Standards As The Industry Grows

Robbie is a third-generation electrician with over 30 years’ experience in the electrical industry and over 10 years’ experience in renewable energy. After joining the CEC nearly 7 years ago in the tech support team, he now represents the CEC, its members, and installers on various committees and working groups throughout the industry as the Senior Technical Services and Standards Advisor His other roles have included electrical contracting, manufactures technical support, inspections, audits and more recently his role at the CEC has allowed him the opportunity to help raise the bar in the industry.
cec
06 Dec 2023

Energy Day At COP28 Australia

Yesterday was Energy Day at COP28 Australia and the perfect opportunity to showcase Australia’s extraordinary potential as a renewable energy superpower, at an event convened by Austrade and chaired by the Clean Energy Council's Policy Director for Decarbonisation, Anna Freeman. The panel discussed the theme: 'Australia as a renewable energy superpower.'
cec
09 Nov 2023

Courage And Conviction: Leading The Clean Energy Revolution

On November 8, our Chief Executive Kane Thornton delivered a speech at the 21st World Wind Energy Conference in Hobart, on the importance of leadership at this critical time in the clean energy transition. Read Kane's speech in full below
cec
01 Nov 2023

All-energy Australia And Careers For Net Zero 2023 Photos

Thank you to everyone who attended All-Energy Australia and Careers for Net Zero
cec
29 Aug 2023

Clean Energy Council Thought Leaders At APAC Offshore Wind And Green Hydrogen Summit

Follow our expert speakers from the Clean Energy Council as they represent Australia, and our members, at the global APAC summit held in Melbourne in August 2023
cec
15 Aug 2023

Scholarship Continues To Create Greater Equity In Leadership

In its third round, the incredibly popular Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership launches today.
cec
10 Aug 2023

Building the clean energy workforce of the future

A new pilot training program aimed at introducing First Nations communities to the clean energy industry is underway, writes the First Nations Clean Energy Network.
cec
27 Jul 2023

2023 Clean Energy Industry Awards Winners Announced

The 2023 Clean Energy Council Award winners announced on Tuesday evening in Sydney shine a spotlight on the leaders of the Australian renewable energy industry and recognise the individuals and organisations contributing to the progress of Australia’s clean energy transformation.
cec
30 Jun 2023

The Finalists Of The 2023 Clean Energy Council Awards

Sixteen finalists have been selected by our panel of judges and will now battle it out for a prestigious 2023 Clean Energy Council Award to be announced at the NAB Gala Dinner at the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney on 18 July.
cec
21 Jun 2023

Watch The ACES 2023 Preview Video

The Australian Clean Energy Summit (ACES 2023) is a two-day conference bringing together the leading minds in clean energy to discuss industry trends, innovations in tech and changes to policy and regulation. Join us in Sydney to help drive the next phase of Australia’s clean energy transformation.
cec
20 Jun 2023

Clean Energy Council Supports Voice To Parliament Referendum

The Clean Energy Council is pledging its support for a constitutionally recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament and the Yes Campaign.
cec
15 May 2023

Australia Remains In The Race To Meet Europe’s Growing Green Energy Demand – For Now

Around 50 Australian industry and government trade agency representatives turned out in force last week at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, to put on a strong showing at the globe’s biggest hydrogen conference and trade fair, which drew 11,000 attendees.
cec
20 Feb 2023

Congestion Relief Market Is Key To Fixing Grid Congestion

Transmission access reform is a complicated subject. Check out our explainer to learn more.
cec
02 Feb 2023

Opening statement to the Senate select committee on the cost of living

Accelerating Australia’s shift to renewable energy and energy storage is the key to putting downward pressure on wholesale electricity costs, contributing to cost of living relief and ensuring we shift away from unreliable coal and expensive gas. This will deliver a reliable, low-cost and clean power system. But we have no time to waste.
cec
12 Dec 2022

National Renewable Energy Storage Build Good For Investors, Good For Consumers.

Decision by Federal, state and territory energy ministers to roll out a national program to deliver renewable energy storage capacity and a more reliable grid is a win for investors while protecting consumers from high and volatile power prices.
cec
31 Aug 2022

Skilling The Energy Transition Report Provides Solutions To Australia's Skills And Labour Challenges

Australia runs the risk of being unable to meet its new climate targets unless the current and growing labour shortages and skills gaps across the clean energy industry are filled.
cec
15 Nov 2023

Recipients of the 2023 Chloe Munro Scholarship

We are proud to announce the ten recipients of the 2023 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership.
cec
02 Jun 2020

Clean energy at work Report 2020

Read the results of the largest study of current and projected employment in the renewable energy industry in Australia.
cec
15 Nov 2021

Recipients of the 2021 Chloe Munro Scholarship

Watch an interview with the recipients of the 2021 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership.
cec
19 Apr 2024

Transmission Ring Fencing Submission

Read our comment on the AEMC’s draft determination and draft rule for Expanding the transmission ring-fencing framework rule change.
cec
19 Apr 2024

Service Target Incentive Performance Scheme Submission

Our comment on the Issues Paper related to the Service Transmission Target Performance Incentive Scheme (STPIS).
cec
28 Mar 2024

Best Practice Charter

A set of commitments that signatories agree to uphold in the development of current and new clean energy projects.
cec
16 Nov 2022

Small steps lead to giant career leaps

AICD Scholarship recipient Hannah Heath shares insights into her career journey.
cec
26 Oct 2023

Alicia's AICD Scholarship opportunity

Hear more from Alicia Webb, recipient of our 2023 Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Scholarship.
cec
15 Nov 2022

Recipients of the 2022 Chloe Munro Scholarship

We are proud to announce the ten recipients of the 2022 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership.
cec
03 Dec 2023

International Day of People with Disability

Embracing diversity in the industry and at the Clean Energy Council.
cec
22 Apr 2024

Statement on Federal Government's renewable energy tender announcement

This statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Acting Chief Executive, Arron Wood.
cec
04 Jul 2023

Draft Exposure Bill: Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan

Read our submission to the Queensland Department of Energy and Public Works.
cec
28 Apr 2023

Product listing terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for listing products with the Clean Energy Council.
cec
01 May 2024

Submission on Energy and Electricity Sector Plan

We consider that the decarbonisation of the Australian electricity sector is feasible by 2035.
cec
01 May 2024

Submission on draft South Australian Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Regulations

Our submission on South Australia's draft regulations for the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act.
cec
01 May 2024

Submission on federal environmental law reform

Our submission to the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water.
cec
17 Nov 2021

Hydropower: The Backbone of a Reliable Renewable Energy System

Understand the benefits of hydropower and how it can provide the backbone necessary for Australia's clean energy transition.
cec
10 Apr 2021

Battery Storage: The New, Clean Peaker

This report outlines the benefits of using large-scale batteries for electricity peaking services.
cec
07 Mar 2024

International Women’s Day 2024

A day to reflect on nearly a decade of our Women in Renewables initiative, and of change in our industry.
cec
20 May 2024

Submission on SA Power Networks Determination 2025–30

Read our recommendations surrounding SAPN’s Consumer Energy Resources Integration Strategy within the Determination.
cec
29 May 2024

Statement on Federal EPBC Act reform legislation

“Avoiding and minimising environmental impact is part of every industry's responsibility and is taken seriously by the clean energy sector."
cec
24 May 2024

Statement on NSW Government's Home Battery Incentive Program announcement

“A major step forward in empowering NSW households and businesses in lowering their annual energy bills."
cec
22 May 2024

Statement on NSW Government's Grid Connection Grants announcement

“Getting more batteries connected is the key to a rapid and safe decarbonisation of the NSW energy system."
cec
22 May 2024

Statement on the CSIRO 2023-24 GenCost report

"The release of this report once again confirms that renewables are the most affordable, reliable form of electricity generation and the key to achieving a cleaner, more secure future."
cec
03 May 2024

Statement on the Federal Government's expanded New Energy Apprenticeships program

"This is welcome recognition of the need to support more people to take up and stay in apprenticeships that are critical for Australia’s clean energy transition."
cec
21 May 2024

Statement on the updated AEMO electricity Statement of Opportunity

“The latest update to AEMO’s Electricity Statement of Opportunity has set out the challenge for Australia over the rest of this decade."
cec
18 May 2024

Nuclear six times the cost of renewables

New independent research confirms nuclear is the most expensive form of new energy in Australia.
cec
14 May 2024

Federal Government delivers historic Budget for clean energy

The biggest clean energy Budget in Australia’s history will unlock tens of thousands of clean energy jobs and place renewables, green metals and critical minerals at the heart of our economic future.
cec
02 May 2024

Careers for Net Zero is coming to regional Queensland in 2024

A clean economy will bring with it thousands of exciting local career and training opportunities, particularly in regional Queensland.
cec
24 Apr 2024

Improving understanding of wind farm biodiversity impacts an important step

We welcome the announcement of a program to better understand and manage biodiversity risks near wind farms.
cec
15 Apr 2024

Kane Thornton on Labour's 'Future Made in Australia Act'

Video: Watch Kane Thornton speaking with ABC's Close of Business program.
cec
04 Jun 2024

Landmark report highlights key role of long duration storage for Australia's energy security

Long duration storage technologies will play a key role in maintaining the security and reliability of Australia’s energy system.
cec
11 Jun 2024

All Australians win from more rooftop solar, home batteries and electrification

New report finds massive savings on energy prices, and thousands of Australian jobs.
cec
12 Jun 2024

National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap

This report describes the huge value of CER to Australia and outlines the key policies needed to empower homes and businesses to embrace an electric future.
cec
23 May 2024

Statement on NSW Government's Eraring closure announcement

"We are supportive of the development of renewable energy zones and the establishment of Long-Term Energy Supply Agreements (LTESAs) to bring on more renewables."
cec
31 May 2024

Submission to Solar Sunshot Consultation

We welcome the Australian Government’s $1 billion funding commitment to the Solar Sunshot program, designed to commercialise Australian solar photovoltaic (PV) innovations domestically to grow and diversify our economy, and enhance Australian solar manufacturing capacity to build sovereign capability over a critical supply chain in the long term.
cec
22 May 2024

Clean energy creates new national park

A look into how clean energy developments can collaborate and share benefits with Traditional Owners and others in the local community.
cec
07 Jun 2024

Renewable Projects Quarterly Report Q1 2024

Read our latest quarterly report for Q1 2024.
cec
11 Jun 2024

Submission on Accelerating Smart Meter Deployment Draft Determination

The AEMC sought submissions on a draft Accelerating Smart Meter Deployment rule change.
cec
11 Jun 2024

Targets, Pathways and Progress issues paper submission

Read our submission to the Climate Change Authority.
cec
17 Jun 2024

Statement on the Illawarra Offshore Wind Zone

“It is disappointing that the Coalition has chosen to oppose sensible policy developments such as offshore wind and instead focus on stoking division in regional communities."
cec
29 May 2024

Solar and storage forum set to light up Brisbane

Australia’s utility-scale solar sector will come together for two days of knowledge sharing and networking at the Australian Large-scale Solar and Storage Summit in Brisbane.
cec
18 May 2024

Levelised cost of electricity review

Independent report confirms nuclear is the most expensive form of new energy in Australia.
cec
31 Jan 2024

Submission to Bass Strait proposed offshore wind area

Read our submission on the proposed Bass Strait area for offshore renewable energy projects.
cec
13 Nov 2023

Response to the Future Gas Strategy consultation paper

We need a clear national strategy for the systematic phasing down and phasing out of fossil-fuel gas extraction, consumption and exports.
cec
09 Oct 2023

Bridging the gap to 82% renewable electricity generation by 2030

This report outlines what Australia must commit to in order to meet it's 82 per cent renewable energy target by 2030.
cec
19 Jun 2024

ACES 2024 leads the nation's energy conversation

During a time of profound change for Australia’s clean energy transition, the nation's leading renewable energy industry event is more relevant than ever before.
cec
19 Jun 2024

Statement on the Federal Coalition's nuclear energy proposal

“The Coalition’s nuclear policy is a recipe for delay and skyrocketing energy bills."
cec
04 Aug 2023

Restrictive wind farm conditions threaten Victoria's renewable energy goals

Planning conditions risk setting a disastrous precedent for future renewable energy development in Victoria.
cec
14 Mar 2024

Statement on AEMO’s 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP)

The 2024 Integrated System Plan confirms what we already know - that the optimal, lowest cost pathway to deliver net zero by 2050
cec
09 Jul 2024

Submission on Powerlink’s roles in QLD REZ design and development

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on the how Powerlink should undertake its responsibilities as transmission network service provider (TNSP) and REZ Delivery Body (RDB) for QLD Renewable Energy Zones (REZs).
cec
11 Jul 2024

Long duration storage definition review – NSW DCCEEW

The CEC has made a submission to the NSW DCCEEW review on long duration storage definition. The CEC recognises the complexity of the task in terms of balancing short and long term system needs.
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - January 2023

Information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. Monthly compliance report - January 2023
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - December 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. December 2022
cec
17 Jul 2024

WA design paper – Capacity Investment Scheme

The Clean Energy Council considers there could be a risk of misalignment of the WA Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) and Reserve Capacity Mechanism (RCM) process.
cec
17 Jul 2024

Clean Energy Council submission on Electricity Transmission Service Standards Incentive Scheme

The Clean Energy Council agrees that the market impact component (MIC) and network capability component (NCC) of the Service Transmission Target Performance Incentive Scheme (STPIS) need to be reviewed. We also agree with the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) analysis that indicates the MIC is not working as intended and the NCC is being under-utilised.
cec
04 Jan 2024

The future of long duration energy storage

The only way to achieve a zero-carbon power system is if the lights stay on and customer bills are kept as low as possible. Failure to do so risks losing public support, delaying the transition at precisely the point it must accelerate.
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - November 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. November 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - October 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. October 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - September 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. September 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - August 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. August 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - July 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. July 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - June 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. June 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - May 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. May 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - April 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. April 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Monthly compliance report - March 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. March 2022
cec
27 Mar 2024

It's time to back batteries

Home batteries are the next step in Australia’s electrification journey. They will help Australians use more of their solar energy, provide security from blackouts and slash energy bills. They’re also critical to Australia’s target of 82% renewables by 2030.
cec
28 Mar 2024

Compliance Report | July - September 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. July - September 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Compliance Report | April - June 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. April - June 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Compliance Report | January - March 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. January - March 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Compliance Report | November 2021 - January 2022

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. November 2021 - January 2022
cec
28 Mar 2024

Compliance Report | August - October 2021

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. August - October 2021
cec
28 Mar 2024

Compliance Report | May - July 2021

Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations. May - July 2021
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17 Jul 2024

Clean Energy Council submission on consultation paper – Transmission Access Reform EPR0098

The Clean Energy Council strongly recommends further work on the Transmission Access Reform (TAR) project be stopped as soon as possible.
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17 Jul 2024

CEC submission on draft determination and rule on enhancing investment certainty in the R1 process E

The original intent of the Clean Energy Council's Investor Certainty in the pre-connection registered data (R1) process was to provide clarity for connecting generators around timelines and processes during the R1 stage of the connection process.
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19 Jul 2024

Submission on the proposed hydrogen production tax incentive

Treasury sought feedback on the proposed design implementation details of the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive announced as part of the Future Made in Australia package announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget.
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19 Jul 2024

Submission on the ‘Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia’s low carbon liquid fuel opportunit

The Australian Government sought views on the options and design of supply and demand measures to support a domestic low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) industry, as part of the Governments ‘A Future Made in Australia’ initiative.
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22 Jul 2024

Cyber security rule change

The CEC agrees to formally recognise AEMO in the coordinator role on matters related to cyber security. Market participants benefit from having clear direction when following cyber security procedures, especially since these apply differently to different levels of the energy supply chain.
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22 Jul 2024

ISP rule change

The CEC supports the proponent’s proposed changes to the NER to expand the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) authority and requirement that it give more complete and detailed consideration of gas infrastructure in its Integrated System Plan (ISP) analysis; improve AEMO’s ability to analyse the uptake, availability and value of consumer energy resources to allow for better integration of demand-side factors in the grid; and ensure the ISP gives regard to known community concerns or sensitive locations in setting the parameters for projects.
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22 Jul 2024

Enhanced locational information (ELI) Report AEMO

The CEC consider that the information is useful insofar as it assists developers to initially screen for opportunities (including in areas where there are high congestion levels and where storage and non-network solutions could alleviate congestion and/or increase hosting capacity).
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26 Jul 2024

CEC submission on minimum standards for Victorian rental properties & rooming houses

The CEC commends the Victorian Government for the prioritisation of minimum standards in rental properties, placing the state as a national leader in energy performance requirements for renters.
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26 Jul 2024

CEC submission on the National Construction Code 2025 public comment draft

The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the National Construction Code 2025 Public Comment Draft to the Australian Building Codes Board.
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30 Jul 2024

Submission – Future Made in Australia Bill 2024

The Future Made in Australia Bill (the Bill) is the latest legislative contribution to establish Australia as a renewable energy superpower. The CEC is a longstanding advocate for this objective and welcomes the establishment of Future Made in Australia Supports that will accelerate the transition, incubate renewable export industries that promote global decarbonisation and secure supply chain sovereignty.
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30 Jul 2024

Submission in response to ‘A Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia’s green iron

Australia is therefore ideally placed to grow its role in minerals processing and metals refining, and the most compelling strategic opportunities for Australia lie in expanded production of ‘green’ iron, green alumina and aluminium.
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05 Aug 2024

Submission to AEMO’s consultation on the forward looking loss factor (FLLF) methodology

The CEC considers the degree of change in the NEM power system warrants a more holistic rethink of how transmission marginal loss factors (MLFs) are calculated and applied. A more accurate and forward-looking approach to MLFs will help reduce uncertainty for investors and enable further clean energy investment.
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09 Aug 2024

Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap submission

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, and the Arts (DITRDCA) sought views on potential pathways for transport and transport infrastructure to contribute to net zero by 2050.
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14 Aug 2024

Submission – 2025 Inputs Assumptions and Scenarios Report consultation

The CEC broadly welcomes the Australian Energy Market Operator’s proposed scenarios for the 2025 Inputs Assumptions and Scenarios Report (IASR).
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14 Aug 2024

Statement on the Federal Government's Future Made in Australia legislation

“The Future Made in Australia agenda is essential to secure Australia’s economic future, competitiveness and longevity of local jobs and the Federal Parliament should support it."
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16 Aug 2024

CEC National Skills Taxonomy submission letterhead

This submission summarises the workforce issues the clean energy industry is experiencing to assist with the identification of potential use cases that may be enabled by an NST.
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10 Jun 2024

Submission in response the Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – F

This submission will provide feedback on key areas of concern with the Guidelines and the Content Guide as well as some supporting recommendations for consideration by the Department.
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03 May 2024

Submission in response to proposed Indian Ocean (off Bunbury, Western Australia) offshore wind area