With a state election due in November, the Victorian government has confirmed that energy efficiency scheme exemptions for large energy users won't change this year.
Manufacturers, mining companies and the transport industry will be among the key beneficiaries of a new regulation that allows ARENA to provide grants for electrification and energy efficiency.
Hundreds of large energy-using sites will no longer be exempt from Victoria's energy efficiency scheme, the state's new gas substitution roadmap confirms.
The Victorian government has introduced a wide-ranging energy Bill designed to encourage innovative approaches to decarbonisation and reduce energy costs.
After a pandemic-related delay, the Victorian government today announced new targets to ensure its energy efficiency subsidy scheme delivers more greenhouse gas abatement.
The Victorian government will establish six clean energy zones, allocate $321.7 million to recycling and waste management, and provide $31.2 million to large energy users, according to today's state Budget.