Tag: Chris Bowen
CSIRO report: Renewables remain cheapest source as nuclear energy costs skyrocket
Renewables remain the cheapest form of reliable energy in Australia now and to 2030, according to the consultation draft of the 2023-24 GenCost report.
bp’s H2Kwinana project hits major milestone with gov’t backing
Australian manufacturer bp has entered the front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase of its H2Kwinana project in Western Australia, marking a significant step in the company's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Australia joins global initiative to enhance greenhouse gas emission accountability
Australia has officially become a member of an international working group dedicated to measuring and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within global gas supply chains in a move to bolster emissions reduction integrity.
Australian Gov’t calls for input on First Nations Clean Energy Strategy
The Australian Government is taking a step towards inclusivity in energy planning by releasing a consultation paper that seeks input from First Nations communities for the development of Australia’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy.
Ausgrid powers up Narara with new community battery
The Australian Government has activated the second community battery under its national Community Batteries for Household Solar program with the latest addition of a 412-kilowatt-hour Narara battery, constructed by Ausgrid and located on the NSW Central Coast.
UTS kicks off Decarbonising Australia Business Summit
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is hosting this year’s “Decarbonising Australia Business Summit: Partnering with Japan on the Transition to Net Zero” event, taking place from 26 to 28 July.
Capacity Investment Scheme to power NSW energy
The federal and state governments of New South Wales are working together to enhance energy security and reliability across the state by implementing the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), a national framework for increasing new dispatchable renewable capacity.
New electric vehicle strategy promises new fuel efficiency standard, boost in local manufacturing
A fuel efficiency standard as well as an increase in local manufacturing and recycling of materials are some of the key pillars of the newly launched National Electric Vehicle Strategy in an effort to remove barriers to buying electric vehicles (EVs).
GFG Alliance to commence low-carbon steelmaking in South Australia
Ministers Chris Bowen and Ed Husic have welcomed GFG Alliance’s steelmaking company Liberty Steel’s plan to venture into low-carbon steel manufacturing in South Australia.
Offshore wind farms to unlock investments and jobs for Newcastle
The City of Newcastle welcomes the possibility of attracting billions of dollars of investment and new local jobs from Australia's second offshore wind zone.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
