The Albanese Government has today declared the Bass Strait offshore wind zone in northern Tasmania, creating new investment, jobs and cleaner, cheaper, reliable energy across the southern state.
The Albanese Government is delivering enough clean, cheap, reliable renewable electricity to power more than 3 million households, with 19 new projects across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia mostly due to be operational by 2028.
The Albanese Government is investing in a Future Made in Australia, with a $US75 million deal to boost critical mineral supplies and support the renewable energy transformation.
The latest GenCost report has reaffirmed Australia’s adoption of firmed renewables is the most affordable way to modernise the energy grid, while the costs and time to build a nuclear reactor are rising.
Australian homeowners are getting more help to bring down their energy bills for good with the Albanese Government delivering better access to rooftop solar, batteries and energy efficiency upgrades through its $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund.
The Albanese Government has partnered with Fortescue to develop, build, and demonstrate world-first fast EV chargers that will enable the widespread electrification of heavy haulage trucks at remote mine sites.
More than 100,000 social homes will be able to save about $1,800 on their energy bills each year, following the expansion of a highly successful energy upgrade program delivered by state and Commonwealth governments.
The Australian Government has today announced Mr David Shankey will be appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Net Zero Economy Authority.
