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Clean Technology Investment Program
The AUD800 million Clean Technology Investment Program is a competitive, merit-based grant program aimed at assisting Australian manufacturers to maintain their competitiveness in a carbon-constrained economy. The program provides grant funding for capital investment in energy efficient capital equipment and low emissions technologies, processes and products, and is open to manufacturers that meet a minimum energy or emissions threshold. Applicants must be able to demonstrate: (1) the extent of energy or carbon savings to be delivered by their proposed project; (2) their ability to undertake the proposed project; and (3) how the proposed project will maintain or increase…
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Expansion of the Vehicle Fuel Consumption Label Scheme
Since 1 January 2001, the windscreens of all new passenger vehicles, four-wheel drive and light commercial vehicles sold in Australia have had to display a fuel consumption label which gives details of how many litres of fuel the vehicle uses to travel 100 kilometres in city-cycle driving, when assessed against standard fuel consumption test procedures.The current version of the rule (ADR81/02) adopts the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation 101 under which the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values are calculated. The label has been redesigned to include additional fuel consumtion information to assist consumers…
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Minimum Energy Performance Standards - Chillers
Commercial chillers are usually made with four types of compressors: reciprocating, scroll, screw and centrifugal compressors. They range in output capacity from under 100 kW to over 2000 kW. The vast majority of chillers sold in Australia are imported, with the Australian air conditioning water chiller market estimated between AUD$60M – $70M.
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Electricity and Energy Sector Plan 2025
The Electricity and Energy Sector Plan is one of 6 sector plans developed alongside the Net Zero Plan. It supports the Government’s 2035 emissions reduction target of 62-70% and charts an ambitious and achievable course for transforming Australia's energy system to support net zero by 2050.
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Industry Sector Plan September 2025
The Industry Sector Plan is one of 6 sector plans that supports the Government’s Net Zero Plan, it sets a path to net zero emissions for Australia’s industrial and waste sectors in a way that leverages Australia’s advantages, recognises the challenges, and drives international competitiveness.
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The Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan
The Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan is one of 6 sector plans that supports the Government’s Net Zero Plan, to ensure Australia maximises the benefits of the global transition to net zero and provides long-term policy certainty to drive investment in low emissions and renewable technologies.
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From farms to fuel: Ukraine’s biomethane opportunity for energy security and European decarbonisation
Ukraine biomethane A strategic opportunity for biomethane in Ukraine In 2025, Ukraine exported biomethane to the European Union (EU) for the first time – a milestone that opens an opportunity to scale-up domestic low-emissions gas. Home to the largest agricultural land area in Europe, Ukraine has the resource potential to become one of the continent’s leading biomethane producers, supplying both its domestic market and the EU via an already existing pipeline infrastructure.The first exports of biomethane come at a critical moment. Repeated Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have exposed the vulnerabilities of centralised energy supply. Although…
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ARENA 2023-2024 activities
Additional ARENA co-funded Clean Hydrogen R&D&D Projects In addition to the above list, the Australian Government through ARENA is co-funding a suite of additional H2 focused R&D&D projects include the following – all relevant details are available via the ARENA web site pages. The following is a sample of additional ARENA co-funded projects that were started in 2023 and 2024:
- Hysata - High-Efficiency ‘Capillary-fed’ Electrolyser Pilot Project
- Hydrogen export using a powder project
- Barwon Region Water - Green Oxygen for Wastewater Treatment
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Eco-loans for farms small businesses
Farmers, freight companies, and other small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have access to more affordable financing for sustainable energy solutions.The Australian Government has committed $50 million to offer discounted loans through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. These loans will support the purchase of energy-efficient machinery and equipment for farms and buildings, including:TractorsHarvestersEarthmoversCranesNon-bank lender Metro is providing the funding, allowing eligible customers financing a $60,000 electric vehicle to save approximately $1,700 in interest over five years.This initiative shall help reduce energy costs and financing expenses for businesses in the SME and agricultural sectors.