Australian’s largest electric bus fleet to be deployed in Sydney

A depot in Sydney’s inner west will be retrofitted for 40 electric buses, 36 chargers, stationary batteries and rooftop solar PV.

21 October, 2021

WA councils form biggest local govt renewable energy purchase group

West Australian councils are signing up to what will be the nation’s biggest local government collaboration to purchase renewable energy.

11 October, 2021

The greening of government fleets

Government fleets are going green. We take a look at some of the latest initiatives.

20 September, 2021

Interactive map helps stakeholders plan EV infrastructure

The NSW government has released an EV charging masterplan to help providers and planners develop future fast-charging infrastructure.

12 September, 2021

States move forward on hydrogen export plans

Queensland could soon be shipping hydrogen to South Korea following an MoU between the Port of Townsville and Ark Energy.

9 September, 2021

Database trial to inform council carbon cutting initiatives

Councils are being invited to trial a new tool that will help inform decisions about carbon cutting initiatives.

1 September, 2021

NSW Renewable Energy Zone oversubscribed as ROIs close

The NSW government has received more than 80 registrations of interest for the state’s biggest Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).

27 August, 2021

Queensland adds five hydrogen vehicles to government fleet

QFleet has added five zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles, the first in the state, to the Queensland government fleet.

23 August, 2021

Researchers take on problem of wind farm noise

Understanding wind turbine noise and its effects on health can help make wind farms more acceptable to the community, researchers say.

19 August, 2021

Victoria gets the grid ready for renewables

The Victorian government is seeking tenders for the first stage in its REZ project.

6 August, 2021

City of Melbourne to pilot community battery network

City of Melbourne council is developing a business case to pilot a network of coordinated community batteries.

29 July, 2021

Tasmania backs solar schools

Tasmania plans to provide all government schools with solar arrays under a state government renewable energy program.

21 July, 2021

Driving down emissions through fleet purchasing power

Governments can use their fleet purchasing power to help get rid of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, a new report says.

19 July, 2021

CSIRO to lead international hydrogen collaboration program

CSIRO will lead a $5 million international program to develop Australia’s hydrogen capabilities.

7 July, 2021