The federal government has awarded one of its largest-ever cooperative research centre grants to an energy productivity alliance that has multiple programs for business on its agenda.
The federal-NSW energy and emissions deal includes $450 million to help heavy industry adopt low-emissions technology, money from the Climate Solutions Fund for NSW abatement projects, and a reverse auction for electric vehicle infrastructure.
Energy ministers have agreed that new electric appliances including air-conditioners must be capable of external power down, after modelling showed the net benefits could be as high as $2.8 billion out to 2036.
As energy ministers meet in Perth today, NSW has unveiled an electricity strategy that will reduce peak demand and establish a new target to ensure it has sufficient supply.
The Australian Energy Market Commission today revealed details of a Victorian rule change request designed to minimise blackout risks by encouraging more companies to purchase gas and diesel generators.
A federal committee is investigating why businesses are largely ignoring five ERF energy efficiency methods, and whether two others designed to prevent clearing are sufficiently robust.
A consultancy that has just registered the first ERF project focused on industrial equipment upgrades says the new Climate Solutions Fund shouldn't rely solely on auctions.