The Albanese Government has officially declared an offshore wind zone in the Pacific Ocean off the Hunter, paving the way for energy and job security in a region that has helped to power Australia for generations.
The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to remove the ‘water rule’ from the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme, another crucial next step in reforming the nation’s carbon crediting system and creating jobs in regional Australia.
Consultation is now open on the design of the Albanese Government’s $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program to support new large-scale renewable hydrogen projects in Australia.
The Albanese Government, in partnership with states and territories, is today announcing the opening of consultation to revamp the National Hydrogen Strategy to support the domestic hydrogen industry.
The Albanese Government is establishing a Community Engagement Review to bolster reforms in community engagement around renewable energy infrastructure upgrades and new developments.
The Albanese Government is backing construction of what will be the largest network battery in the southern hemisphere to help unlock cleaner, cheaper, firmed renewable energy for Australians.
The Albanese and Minns Governments are improving energy security and reliability across New South Wales by attracting investment in the cheapest form of reliable energy – firmed renewables.
The Albanese Government is unlocking regional job opportunities and energy security across the Southern Ocean region from Port MacDonnell to Warrnambool with consultation now open on a new offshore wind zone in the Southern Ocean.