• Policy

        • Australia

        • 2010

        (Australian Capital Territory) Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010

        Establishes a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to achieve zero net emissions by 30 June 2045. Greenhouse gas emissions are defined to include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, HFCs, and others.  The law also sets an interim target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 40% less than 1990 emissions by 30 June 2020, and sets a goal of using 100% renewable electricity by 2020.  The law authorises the government to determine a method for measuring greenhouse gas emissions for purposes of the targets and requires an annual report form an independent entity on…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2020

        Australian Technology Investment Roadmap

        The Australian Government developed a national Technology Investment Roadmap. The roadmap will help prioritise Australian investments in new and developing low emissions technologies and allow the government to work towards clear priorities over the short, medium and long term. It will provide a framework for setting economic stretch goals for priority technologies. This Roadmap will be supported by: Low Emissions Technology Statements published each year to communicate progress towards defined technology goals. Each statement will provide an update of global technological developments and fine-tune the Government’s investment portfolio while retaining commitment to our long term vision. Ministerial Reference…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2020

        Australian Climate Solutions Package - Energy Efficiency

        As part of the Australian AUD 3.5 billion Climate Solution Package:      - AUD 21.4 million has been provided for measures in building energy efficiency which will support the HomeBuilder program by providing information and upskilling training to enable industry to support industry to deliver low and zero energy homes and commercial buildings. A series of training resources has recently been released to support the industry and capitalise on any downtime during COVID-19.     - AUD 40 million of grants through the Energy Efficient Communities Program to assist businesses and community organisations to invest in energy efficient practices and technologies…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2021

        Australian CEFC investment in 300MW big battery in Victoria

        On 25 February 2021, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announced that on behalf of the Australian Government they have invested AUD160 million to build the Neoen 300 MW Victorian Big Battery (VBB), providing a critical boost to the state’s grid security while driving down power prices and supporting more renewable energy.     The VBB will be one of the world's largest energy storage facilities, and the CEFC senior debt facility will be used to fund its design, construction, and operation. It is expected to be operational during the summer of 2021-22. The investment supports the CEFC's…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2021

        Australian government support for solar hydro power plant in Mildura

        The Australian government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and its Advancing Renewables Program, is providing AUD 15 million to a concentrated solar project with thermal hydro storage.  The flagship project has a 4 MW solar capacity and 3 MW / 50 MWh storage capacity. The manufacturing facility will also be expanded to allow for future project deployment. 

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2009

        Australian Capital Territory Electricity Feed-In Tariff Scheme

        As of 14 July 2011, the ACT no longer regulates feed-in tariffs for rooftop solar systems.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2013

        Australian Capital Territory Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme

        In 2013, the government of the Australian Captial Territory introduced an energy efficiency obligation for the residential sector and small-to-medium enterprises. Obligated parties include Tier 1 electricity and gas retailers with more than 5 000 customers and 500 000 MWh annual sales; Tier 2 electricity and gas retailers that do not meet the thresholds for Tier 1. The obligation seeks to achieve 8.6% of electricity and gas sales in the Australian Capital Territory. 20% of energy savings must be achieved in lowincome households.No specific energy efficiency measures are cited.Calculation of savings is based on deemed…

        • Policy

        • United States

        • 2025

        US-Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths

        …Anthony Albanese signed the United States–Australia Framework for Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths to strengthen bilateral cooperation in building resilient and diversified supply chains for materials essential to defence and advanced technologies. Key provisions include:Securing Supply: Joint efforts will be undertaken to ensure security of supply, including by leveraging the United States’ industrial stockpiling and Australia’s Critical Mineral Strategic ReserveInvestment: The two countries have committed to mobilise financial support (private and public) for capital and operational expenditures related to mining and processing. Australia and the US will jointly identify…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2023

        Joint Statement of Intent between Australia and the United Kingdom on collaboration on critical minerals

        The Australia and United Kingdom Critical Minerals Statement of Intent supports a commitment to strengthen international critical minerals supply chains, promote economic security and meet net zero targets. The countries will work together to pursue the following shared objectives: Increase and diversify critical minerals supply chains; Build downstream processing and manufacturing capabilities; Create skilled and high-paying jobs in regional communities. Through the Statement of Intent, Australia and the United Kingdom intend to: Identify and promote investment opportunities in clean energy technologies and upstream extraction; Seek avenues for enhanced research and development collaboration, including geoscience, downstream minerals processing, and the…

        • Policy

        • United Kingdom

        • 2023

        Joint Statement of Intent between Australia and the United Kingdom on collaboration on critical minerals

        The Australia and United Kingdom Critical Minerals Statement of Intent supports a commitment to strengthen international critical minerals supply chains, promote economic security and meet net zero targets. The countries will work together to pursue the following shared objectives: Increase and diversify critical minerals supply chains; Build downstream processing and manufacturing capabilities; Create skilled and high-paying jobs in regional communities. Through the Statement of Intent, Australia and the United Kingdom intend to: Identify and promote investment opportunities in clean energy technologies and upstream extraction; Seek avenues for enhanced research and development collaboration, including geoscience, downstream minerals processing, and the…

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