Other Jurisdictions’ Policy update
Energy briefing update - March 2021
Check out the latest national energy markets and policy update for energy market analysis, but read on below for the latest policy developments outside of New South Wales and Victoria.
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ACT Government policy developments
Inquiry into renewable innovation in the ACT
The ACT Legislative Assembly has launched an Inquiry into Renewable Innovation in the ACT, with the aim to identify new opportunities around technological innovation, project finance and adoption of low emissions vehicles and battery storage. The inquiry is open for submissions from the public until 29 April 2021.
Learn more here.
Zero emissions vehicles
The ACT Government’s latest budget includes energy related stimulus aimed at businesses in line with its ambition to transition the ACT to net zero.
This includes the establishment of a new service to support Canberra businesses moving their transport fleets to zero-emissions vehicles; zero-emissions vehicles registered between May 2021 and June 2024 will be exempt from registration fees for the first two years of their registration.
Queensland Government Policy Developments
The Queensland Government has announced the establishment of a Ministerial Energy Council to give industry, consumers, and unions “a seat at the table” as the state ramps up its bid to achieve 50 per cent renewables by 2030.
Learn more here.
South Australian Government Policy Developments
The South Australian Government has released its Climate Change Action Plan 2021-2025 - a practical plan to increase investment and jobs in low emissions and climate resilient business and industry over the next five years.
Learn more here.
CURRENT GRANT AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the latest article on current grants opportunities that can support your business.
So, what’s next?
A proactive approach to energy strategy will ensure that your business successfully navigates an increasingly dynamic energy landscape. Given this, what you do next is critical. We suggest:
- Seek a briefing from an internal or external energy expert about your energy strategy and management;
- Ensure your business is across current energy specific financing options ; and
- Explore the sector spotlights and other resources available at energybriefing.org.au and share them with your team.
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About Navigating a dynamic energy landscape
There is an enormous amount of information on energy in the public domain, yet it can be hard for business leaders to extract what matters for their businesses.
Navigating a dynamic energy landscape: a briefing for Australian businesses is an executive-level briefing designed to cut through the noise and help businesses confidently navigate Australia’s dynamic energy landscape.
The sector spotlights and other resources that accompany the briefing exist to support this aim.
This initiative is delivered by the Energy Efficiency Council with the support of industry and the NSW Department of Industry, Planning and Environment.
To learn more visit energybriefing.org.au.