18 News & Press Releases found
Australian Government News
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Smart grids to lead energy efficiency and renewable revolution
The Rudd Government today officially invited industry bids to transform Australia`s energy grid through the Smart Grid, Smart City initiative. The $100 million initiative will see Government and energy and communications sectors working in ...
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Australia one step closer to a new energy era: Smart Grid, Smart City
The Australian Government has announced the next crucial step in transforming Australia`s energy grid, with the potential to reduce home energy bills, reduce carbon pollution and help tackle climate change. The $100 million Smart Grid, Smart City ...
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Benefits for bushfire communities amongst solar hot water adjustments
The Australian Government has opened up its $1,600 solar hot water rebate to people who lost their homes in the Victorian bushfires in February 2009. Environment Minister Peter Garrett said the rebate is not usually available for people building ...
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Transitional assistance for waste coal mine gas under the renewable energy target
Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, announced an amendment that will see the Renewable Energy Target (RET) `topped up` to allow existing waste coal mine gas projects to generate Renewable Energy Certificates. The Government is ...
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AUS$100m smart grid trial gets industry talking
Industry and community groups this week discussed the options and opportunities under the Australian Government`s $100 million National Energy Efficiency Initiative: Smart Grid, Smart City, which will accelerate the transition to a low carbon ...
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New policy statement for Australian wind farm industry
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett today released an invaluable tool to help the wind farm industry meet national environment law. Mr Garrett said the Wind Farm Industry Policy Statement will help wind farm operators decide whether to refer ...
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Australian energy efficient home agreement to create job opportunities
Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett, and Minister for Employment Participation, Senator Mark Arbib, today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding, under which the Rudd Government, industry and job service providers will work ...
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Aussie homes a winner with ceiling insulation program
Today in Brisbane, Environment Minister Peter Garrett officially opened Bradford Insulation’s new Brisbane plant and launched the national register of insulation providers, kick-starting the main phase of the Government’s $4 billion Energy Efficient ...
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New measures for the Australian Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme will be phased in from 1 July 2011 and a new, ambitious 25 per cent by 2020 target has been put on the table, as part of a package of new measures announced today by the Rudd Government. The package includes: ...
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Energy efficient homes - ceiling insulation in 2.7 million Australian homes
To support jobs and set Australia up for a low carbon future the Rudd Government will install free ceiling insulation in around 2.7 million Australian homes. This investment will support the jobs of tradespeople and workers employed in the ...
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AUS$28.5m Govt funding for soil carbon projects
The Rudd Government has announced more than AUS$28.5 million in funding to support 137 local and community groups with environmental and sustainable farming projects under Caring for our Country. Environment Minister, Peter Garrett and Minister for ...
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National Atlas highlights our renewable energy potential
Environment Minister Peter Garrett today launched the first ever, user friendly interactive atlas to map the full extent of Australia`s renewable energy resources. Speaking at the site of the new solar `big dish` at the Australian National ...
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A solar suburb within a solar city
The $32 million Solar City in Townsville will help the local community save energy, save money and reduce carbon pollution, Environment Minister Peter Garrett said today. Visiting Magnetic Island for the launch of the Smart Lifestyle Centre at ...
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Making cents from energy efficiency this Sustainable House Day
Sustainable House Day this weekend will provide Australians with an opportunity to see first hand how they can save energy, money and tackle carbon pollution by making changes around the house, Environment Minister Peter Garrett said today. Mr ...
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Australian green paper on carbon pollution reduction scheme released
The Rudd Government has released proposals for a new plan to tackle climate change by reducing carbon pollution. Releasing the Government’s Green Paper on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny ...
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New measures tackle spiralling energy consumption in Australian homes
Celebrating World Environment Day, Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced three new initiatives to help householders save energy and money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “Today we are announcing three new measures: a new ...
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Australia set to build `biggest` solar power plant in world
Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, on Tuesday welcomed the launch of a major new joint venture to build what is expected to be the biggest and most efficient solar power plant in the world. Australian company ...
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Australia signs resources exploration agreement with Malaysian oil company Petronas
Research into oil and gas exploration and production and wider energy technologies has received a funding boost following the signing of a Strategic Alliance Agreement between Australia`s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation ...
