A Labor government would give the Clean Energy Finance Corporation an extra $10 billion, provide 1,000 manufacturers with energy grants, and establish a new $5 billion future grid fund.
Appliance advertisements should show efficiency ratings, and in the longer-term whole buildings and their appliances could be rated or made subject to standards, suggests a new government report.
Many companies can slash gas bills through quick payback changes, says a new industry guide authored by the Australian Industry Group, the Energy Efficiency Council and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
The federal government has finalised a new ERF method that will allow businesses to earn carbon credits through a wide range of small-scale equipment upgrades and alterations.