Australia is a step closer to manufacturing more reliable renewables at home, with the Albanese Government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot program now open.
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, hosted China’s Minister for Ecology and Environment, Huang Runqiu, in Sydney for the 8th Australia-China Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change on 29 August 2024.
The Albanese Government continues to further strengthen Australia’s carbon crediting scheme, with the release of its response to the 2023 Climate Change Authority (CCA) review of the scheme.
The Albanese Government is appointing Chief Scientist Cathy Foley AO PSM to lead an expert panel as part of our broader efforts to ensure the ongoing reporting for methane and other greenhouse gases is accurate and transparent.
The Albanese Government is helping homeowners make energy upgrades and save on their bills by working with one of Australia’s leading banks to offer discounted green loans.
Ground has been broken today on the Lumsden Point Access Road and Pinga Street intersection upgrades to support the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub at Port Hedland on the north coast of Western Australia.
The Albanese Government is rolling out more EV fast chargers and driving down climate pollution in the transport sector with a $100 million investment through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
The Albanese Government is investing an additional $20 million to expand the electric vehicle fleet of rideshare provider Splend and helping more drivers get access to cleaner, cheaper-to-run vehicles.