The federal government has announced a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for Australia which it claims will ultimately save new car buyers $1,000 a year in fuel bills – and business users even more. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said in a statement that the United States has had a similar policy in place…
Zero Carbon Hydrogen Australia, an initiative within industry body the Smart Energy Council, has announced the launch of its Hydrogen Innovation Challenge. The challenge offers the winner free publicity in the council’s magazine, a showcase at its Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Sydney next month, and a 12-month membership with the organisation. Nominations opened…
By Elizabeth Thurbon, UNSW Sydney; Alexander M. Hynd, UNSW Sydney, and Hao Tan, University of Newcastle This week, a diverse group of organisations called on the Australian federal government to establish a A$100 billion, ten-year policy package to turbocharge Australia’s green energy transition. Proposed by groups including the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Australian Conservation…
