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13 Mar 2024
Clean Energy Council releases Clean Energy Australia 2024 report
Media release: new report shows almost 40 percent of Australia's electricity supplied by renewables.
01 Mar 2024
Clean Energy Council response to the energy and climate change Ministerial Council communique
The Clean Energy Council believes the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) meeting in Canberra today continues to make progress towards addressing barriers to Australia’s clean energy transition.
07 Aug 2024
Event terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for Clean Energy Council events.
07 Aug 2018
Privacy policy
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07 Aug 2024
Legal
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22 Feb 2024
First Nations engagement guide for the renewables industry
The first ever comprehensive national guide on meaningful engagement, consent, participation and benefit-sharing with First Nations people on renewable energy projects is being launched today.
28 Mar 2024
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report (Q4 2023)
Read the Clean Energy Council's Quarterly Report for Q4 2023.
26 Mar 2024
Expanded Capacity Investment Scheme Design Paper Submission
Our submission on the Design paper for the expanded Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS).
14 Feb 2024
Australia's offshore wind industry convenes in Melbourne
The Australian Offshore Wind Taskforce has convened for an inaugural in-person meeting in Melbourne.
19 Dec 2022
Starting pistol fired for Gippsland offshore wind projects
The Albanese government has declared an area off the Gippsland coast as the country’s first offshore wind zone.
Member terms and Code of Conduct
Read the terms and conditions, and Code of Conduct that Clean Energy Council members agree to abide by.
08 Apr 2024
Victorian Energy Jobs Plan submission
Workforce planning is essential to mitigating the existing challenges of worker shortages that will only be exacerbated through the transition.
28 Mar 2023
Careers hub terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for the Clean Energy Council careers hub.
06 Mar 2024
It’s Time to Back Home Batteries: Home Battery Incentive Would Reduce Cost of Living
A proposed national incentive scheme of up to $6500 per household to install and integrate batteries into the grid would deliver substantial reductions on electricity bills for owners and drive additional value for all households if implemented.
29 Feb 2024
New Solar Installer and Designer Accreditation Provider Appointed
Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) has been appointed as the new accreditation scheme operator for rooftop solar installers and designers under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
27 Feb 2024
Clean Energy Council urges Federal Budget to think big on renewables
The Clean Energy Council has urged the Albanese Government to build on its strong energy policy credentials by making the clean energy transformation the cornerstone of its economic agenda and delivering major cost of living savings to Australian households and small businesses.
16 Feb 2024
Australia's response to US Inflation Reduction Act looks promising
Reports that the Albanese Government is planning a substantial funding package to respond to the Biden Administration’s US$624 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), are an encouraging sign for Australia’s future as a clean energy superpower.
06 Feb 2024
Statement From Clean Energy Council CEO, Kane Thornton
The following statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton:
25 Jan 2024
Clean Energy Forum to showcase WA's renewable energy future
Western Australia’s energy transformation will be in the spotlight next month at the Clean Energy Council’s WA Clean Energy Forum (WACEF), powered by Flotation Energy.
21 Dec 2023
Shortlisted Hydrogen Headstart Projects
Congratulations to the six shortlisted projects under the Commonwealth Government’s Hydrogen Headstart program.
20 Dec 2023
Statement on the planned expansion of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (NSW)
The following statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Director of Energy Generation and Storage, Dr Nicholas Aberle.
15 Dec 2023
AEMO planning places renewables in pole position in the race to net-zero
The latest national energy plan from Australia’s market operator indicates that commitments made at COP28 to triple renewable generation capacity by 2030 are achievable with increased investment in generation, storage and transmission.
14 Dec 2023
Statement on the passage of final COP28 Agreement
It is fantastic to see the commitment of a tripling of global renewable energy capacity by 2030.
30 Nov 2023
Statement on the passage of the NSW Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023
The following statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton.
23 Nov 2023
Statement On The Federal Government's Capacity Investment Scheme Announcement
The following statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton:
14 Nov 2023
Clean Energy Council prepares for installer Accreditation Scheme Operator transition
The Clean Energy Council will be transitioning out of its longstanding role as operator of the rooftop Installer Accreditation Scheme, following the Clean Energy Regulator’s opening of an application exploring all operator options.
26 Oct 2023
Victorian Premier announces detail of energy strategy at Clean Energy Council conference
New Victorian State Government measures to support electrification and establish renewable energy workforce initiatives have been welcomed by the clean energy industry.
26 Oct 2023
Solar Design And Installation Award Winners Announced For 2023
The Clean Energy Council congratulates the winners of the 2023 Solar Design and Installation Awards, which were announced on Wednesday night at the All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference in Melbourne.
25 Oct 2023
2023 Chloe Munro Scholarship Recipients Announced
Among a large number of strong applications received from every state and territory, the Clean Energy Council is proud to announce the successful recipients of the 2023 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership.
10 Oct 2023
Clean Energy Council Supports Step Up Of Hydrogen Headstart
The Clean Energy Council supports the opening of the expressions of interest process for large-scale green hydrogen projects, under the next stage of the Federal Government’s $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program announced in the 2023-24 Budget.
09 Oct 2023
Clean Energy Council Releases Power Playbook
Read our 45 recommendations to the Federal Government to ensure Australia achieves its ambition of becoming a renewable energy superpower.
03 Oct 2023
Jobs Report Guides Future For The Clean Energy Workforce
The Clean Energy Council supports the findings of the inaugural workforce capacity study, The Clean Energy Generation: Workforce needs for a net zero economy, published by Jobs and Skills Australia.
31 Aug 2023
Time To Remove Handbrakes On Clean Energy Projects
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has called for clean energy investment to be accelerated in light of growing concerns about the falling reliability and availability of coal-fired generation.
23 Aug 2023
Clean Energy Industry Warns Eraring Uncertainty Could Chill Investment
Speculation of a deal to extend the life of our largest coal-fired power station risks discouraging clean energy investors from developing Australian projects, according to the clean energy industry.
23 Aug 2023
New Investment Smashes Big Battery Records
Australia’s battery age has arrived smashing investment records as storage projects break through the billion-dollar barrier during a single quarter for the first time.
17 Aug 2023
NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner and Clean Energy Council Join Forces to Tackle Modern Slavery Risks
A new initiative announced today will tackle modern slavery risks in NSW's renewable energy value-chains, amid growing evidence of forced labour in the production of integral components such as polysilicon used in most solar panels and cobalt used in lithium-ion batteries.
10 Aug 2023
The CER expect to announce future accreditation scheme operator(s) in February 2024
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has been reviewing applications for the role of accreditation scheme operator for the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). Today, they issued an update saying they expect to announce the outcome of that application process in February 2024.
28 Jul 2023
Victoria's Gas Connection Ban In New Homes Heralds The Era Of Electrification
The Clean Energy Council supports the decision of the Andrews Government to ban gas connections in planning permits for new homes and residential subdivisions in Victoria from January 2024.
27 Feb 2024
Energising Australia
Meet the many different people driving our nation-building renewable energy projects in our Energising Australia video series.
30 Jan 2023
Australian Energy Employment Report The Key To Unlocking Renewable Workforce Potential
The Clean Energy Council is buoyed by today's announcement from the Australian Government that it will launch the Australian Energy Employment Report (AEER) survey.
Discover the renewable energy industry
Gain a foundational understanding of the renewable energy landscape, technologies and industry dynamics. Designed for students, career-switchers and those wanting to find out more about renewable energy.
28 Oct 2021
Empowering Everyone
The first ever report into diversity in the Australian clean energy sector.
22 Feb 2024
First Nations central to clean energy transition
Read the First Nations Clean Energy Network's foreword to our industry-first guide to engaging with First Nations peoples on renewable energy projects.
06 Mar 2023
Neoen's Alicia Webb Awarded Women In Renewables 2023 AICD Scholarship
Neoen’s Alicia Webb has been named the 2023 recipient of the Women in Renewables Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Scholarship, a Clean Energy Council initiative to help increase the pool of potential candidates for board roles and leadership positions in clean energy sector entities.
04 May 2023
Vast majority of wind turbines can avoid landfill in Australia
The first-ever report examining the reuse, repurposing and recycling of wind turbines.
01 Aug 2023
Approved PV Modules Changeover is Coming to Meet New Standards
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is updating our PV Module application requirements to the 2021 version of the IEC 61215 Standards series.
18 Apr 2023
Australian Rooftop Solar Breaks New Ground In 2022: Clean Energy Australia Report
Read the latest news from the Clean Energy Council.
25 Aug 2022
Skilling the Energy Transition
A report on clean energy workforce pathways and barriers to entry.
19 May 2023
Clean energy roundtable turbocharges future workforce cooperation between universities and industry
Discussions turbocharge future workforce cooperation between universities and industry.
29 Mar 2023
Solar And Agriculture Could Be Perfect Match
'Agrisolar' or 'agrivoltaics' combines solar technology and agricultural production for more efficient land use. See below for a rundown of the industry by our expert Lucinda Tonge
18 Apr 2023
Australia's Big Clean Energy Build Hits Record Highs: Clean Energy Australia Report
The latest edition of the Clean Energy Australia Report, released today, reveals that the Australian renewable energy industry commenced construction on over 5000 MW of large-scale wind and solar farms in 2022 – the highest year for new renewable construction commitments on record.
28 Mar 2024
Statement on the Federal Government's Solar Sunshot manufacturing announcement
"This announcement is a major shot in the arm that will underpin our future as a renewable energy superpower."
14 Mar 2024
Clean Energy Council welcomes project planning reforms for Victorian renewables projects
The announcement from the Victorian Government that it has accelerated planning pathways for renewable energy projects is welcomed by the Clean Energy Council.
13 Sep 2021
New Inverter Standard To Improve Grid Stability
The introduction of AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 will help provide the grid stability needed to ensure that the rooftop solar boom can continue.
15 Mar 2024
Clean Energy Report 2024 Webinar
We recently released the Clean Energy Australia 2024 report, which provides a comprehensive snapshot of the Australian renewable energy sector, including the latest figures and statistics.
15 Apr 2019
Renewable energy powering Australian education
School classrooms use an average of 3800 kWh of electricity per year, which puts them at about half the consumption of an average Australian household. With energy costs rising, renewable energy alternatives are becoming more attractive to educational institutions across the country. Here are some schools and universities that have already begun the transition.
12 Jan 2024
Maxime’s golden ticket: from event entry to dream job at Clean Energy Council
While in her final year of university, Maxime Di Petta applied for the Career Launcher Program, facilitated by the Clean Energy Council, to gain free admission to the Australian Wind Industry Summit (AWIS) in 2023.
11 Apr 2024
Statement On The Federal Government's Future Made In Australia Announcement
The following statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Kane Thornton:
28 Mar 2023
Australia Sets New Summer Rooftop Solar Record
Australia’s small-scale rooftop solar systems have set a new record this summer, supplying more of Australia’s electricity than brown coal.
01 Mar 2023
Australia At Risk Of Being Locked Out Of Global Superpower Race
Australia’s ambition to lead the world as a renewable energy superpower is at risk following dramatic increases in ambition and levels of policy support for clean energy from other major economies, according to Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Kane Thornton.
24 Feb 2023
Energy Ministers Signal Moves To Support Australia Becoming A Clean Energy Superpower
Today's Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) meeting lays the first foundations for responding to the US Inflation Reduction Act to ensure Australia remains globally competitive and for accelerating the clean energy transition. However, much work remains to be done.
14 Feb 2023
Biden's Clean Energy Arms Race Puts Australian Economy On The Back Foot
The US' massive spending on renewables has sparked a clean energy arms race that has the potential to damage the Australian economy.
15 Jun 2022
Women In Renewables: Kristal Bartlett
As a skilled electrician and key contributor to the manufacturing, commissioning, research and development of battery projects with Energy Renaissance, Kristal generously shares with us her journey into the renewable energy industry, what attracted her to it and some priceless advice to women who are thinking of entering the sector.
04 Sep 2023
Students' Pathway Supercharged After Attending Industry Event
Melbourne University student, Greta Chen attended this year’s Wind Industry Summit as a sponsored Clean Energy Council Career Launcher attendee. Chen, who is undertaking a Juris Doctor degree said “So many brilliant people and professionals. Without Clean Energy Council supporting women, I would not have gotten the chance to meet leading industry experts.”
26 Sep 2022
Women In Renewables: Inez Zheng
Inez Zheng is a grid connection engineer working in Australia's renewable energy industry.
15 May 2020
Cadetship Provides Trail-blazing Opportunity
As Tasmania’s only female hydrographer in the hydropower industry, Alyssa Edmunds is playing a pivotal role in our renewable future.
15 May 2020
Community connectedness through rooftop solar
When Mark McClurg paddles out for a surf and looks back at solar panels dotted on roofs, he sees more than the work of his small business.
16 Feb 2024
Energy Sharing: Clean Energy on Country
Community engagement and collaboration are essential to a just energy transition, particularly with the Traditional Owners of the lands on which many renewable infrastructure projects will be built.
21 Dec 2022
Clean Energy Council Review Drives The First Comprehensive Update To Vocational Training In Rooftop
Clean Energy Council review drives the first comprehensive training update in over 10 years.
12 Apr 2024
Submission on Unlocking CER Benefits Through Flexible Trading, Draft Determination
We need to adopt policy that empowers consumers to adopt storage and trust market providers.
15 May 2020
Road less travelled a source of pride
Veteran truck driver Robert Liston made the switch to renewables and now transports over-sized wind turbine components to sites.
18 May 2020
It all starts with the right piece of land
Senior Power Generation Engineer Karina White specialises in large-scale solar projects from the ground up.
15 May 2020
Taking Family Life To Great New Heights
Former FIFO mine worker Jarred Alsop says being able to pick up his kids from kinder has been one of the benefits of working above ground.
15 May 2020
Winds of change blow into Colac
Traditionally host to agriculture, forestry and tourism, the Mt Gellibrand wind farm has brought economic diversity to Victoria’s Western District.
18 May 2020
Sticking With Solar
Becoming a Clean Energy Council Accredited Installer was a smart career choice for Naomi Bourke.
18 Jul 2023
Kane Thornton Opening Address To The Australian Clean Energy Summit
Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton addressed the industry on Tuesday at the Australian Clean Energy Summit at the International Convention Centre, Sydney.
His speech was as follows:
14 Jul 2023
Women In Renewables Luncheon To Showcase The Value Of Mentorship At Australian Clean Energy Summit 2
An unmissable panel discussion highlighting the experiences of women in different stages of their clean energy careers is the highlight of the Clean Energy Council’s Women in Renewables luncheon at this year’s Australian Clean Energy Summit, supported by KPMG.
13 Jun 2023
Australian Clean Energy Summit 2023 Set To Electrify Renewable Superpower Ambitions
A changed policy landscape, record construction and growing challenges set the scene for Australia’s journey to becoming a clean energy superpower, as industry and government leaders unite to map the path ahead at the Australian Clean Energy Summit 2023 (ACES), powered by Goldwind.
01 Jun 2023
Clean Energy Construction Peaks As Investment Pipeline Battles Headwinds
New Clean Energy Council data shows that the first quarter of 2023 delivered another robust quarter for the construction of new large-scale generation and storage projects, with eight projects commencing construction in the quarter.
25 May 2023
NSW transmission build critical to delivering low-cost, clean energy
The Clean Energy Council is pleased to see the Minns Government commitment to renewable energy zones and transmission.
25 May 2023
Connections Reform Initiative Delivering Much-needed Change For Clean Energy Investors
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the Clean Energy Council have today published a new, updated version of the Connections Reform Roadmap (CRR), a key component of the Connections Reform Initiative (CRI).
19 May 2023
Energy Ministers Getting On With The Clean Energy Transition
Today's Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) meeting illustrated real commitment to accelerating Australia's clean energy transition with progress made across several areas of interest.
17 May 2023
Australia's Energy Transition Needs New Rules For Grid Connections
Today, the Clean Energy Council is formally proposing a rule change that would provide investors and developers of renewable generation and storage with greater certainty when connecting to the grid.
09 May 2023
Federal Budget Kick-starts Clean Energy Superpower Masterplan With $4 Billion New Funding
Australia's clean energy future is among the 2023–24 Federal Budget winners with $4 billion in new funding commitments that turbo-charge Australia’s green hydrogen sector and drive the electrification of Australian homes and small businesses.
05 May 2023
Net Zero Authority Gives More Australians A Chance To Prosper From Renewables
A Net Zero Authority is long overdue, and the Clean Energy Council is pleased to see this vital piece of long-term planning be put into action as part of the upcoming Federal Budget.
02 May 2023
Australian Wind Industry Summit 2023 Brings Community Engagement And Environmental Best Practices In
With Australia’s wind energy sector accounting for 13 per cent of total generation and growing by an additional 1411 MW of capacity in 2022, constructive engagement by industry to address social and environmental impacts will take centre stage at the sold-out 2023 Australian Wind Industry Summit (AWIS).
26 Apr 2023
Victoria Puts Industry and Consumers First with NETCC Mandate
The Clean Energy Council is committed to continually improving rooftop solar standards and driving out the dodgy players. Today’s announcement by the Victorian Government to have the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) mandated in the state is good news for the industry and consumers.
12 Apr 2023
Offshore Wind Focus To Bolster 2023 Australian Wind Industry Summit
With a massive 4.6 GW of new onshore wind farms under construction across Australia and enormous interest and early-stage development activity in offshore wind farms, the energy will be certain to be electric at the upcoming Australian Wind Industry Summit (AWIS) 2023, powered by Goldwind.
09 Mar 2023
Positive Signs For Clean Energy Investment But It Won't Be Enough To Reach Australia's 82 Per Cent T
New Clean Energy Council data has revealed some positive signs for Australia's energy transition.
01 Mar 2023
Solar Month Launches To Encourage Australians To Use Their Solar Superpowers To Fight Rising Energy
March is Solar Month. It's time to celebrate Australia's ‘Solar Superheroes’ – the everyday Australians and solar installers leading the fight against rising energy bills with solar power.
16 Feb 2023
NEO Reform To Keep Costs Down For Consumers
Reform to the National Energy Objectives (NEO) will be a key driver to accelerating decarbonisation in Australia.
01 Feb 2023
The New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) Is Here To Raise Consumer Protection Standards
Launched today, the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) program seeks to raise consumer protection standards in Australia for purchases of new energy tech, including rooftop solar, battery storage, EV chargers, home energy management systems and more.
19 Mar 2024
Fixing the System Strength Frameworks Discussion Paper
System strength unlocks the capabilities of renewables, and is central to delivering cheap, reliable, zero carbon electricity supply to consumers.
17 Feb 2022
Eraring’s Early Closure Highlights Critical Need for Co-ordinated Approach to Transition
Today’s announcement by Origin Energy to bring forward the closure of its Eraring coal-fired power plant to 2025
09 Dec 2022
Capacity Investment Scheme
The recent announcement from federal and state ministers of the Capacity Investment Scheme represents a major milestone for the decarbonisation of the NEM.
04 Aug 2022
Report Highlights Need for Transmission Investment Reform
A market-sounding report commissioned by the Clean Energy Council and Energy Networks Australia highlights the critical need to solve transmission challenges to unlock Australia’s energy transition.
19 Mar 2024
Submission To The Draft Report On Reserve Level Declaration Guidelines Submission
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft report on the reserve level declaration guidelines
13 Mar 2024
Clean Energy Australia report
The Clean Energy Australia Report provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian clean energy sector.
07 Mar 2024
Submission on the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) design
The Australian Government sought feedback from the community on the final design of a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (also known as a fuel efficiency standard) that aims to reduce emissions and increase the supply of lower emissions vehicles in Australia.
04 Mar 2024
Submission On The Nsw Consumer Energy Strategy
The development of a Consumer Energy Strategy by the NSW Government is strongly supported by the CEC and viewed as an essential step in the continued integration of consumer energy resources (CER) into Australia’s energy systems. By improving approaches to CER deployment, demand response, equitable access, and implementation of standards we can make the energy transition faster, cheaper, smoother, and more secure.
19 Feb 2024
Submission to AEMO's Draft 2024 ISP
The CEC appreciates AEMO’s work to produce this draft update to the 2022 ISP with continued and expanded consideration of ongoing challenges to transforming the National Electricity Market (NEM) to be 100% renewables capable.
09 Feb 2024
Submission To Treasury's Climate Disclosure Unit
The CEC welcomes Treasury’s bill to mandate climate-related financial disclosures and the initial framework. A clear framework compelling companies to assess and disclose their climate-related financial risks can play a key role in both preventing system-wide problems in Australia’s financial systems and can also support adequate and affordable capital flows into the clean energy industries.
01 Feb 2024
Jobs And Skills Australia Work Plan Submission
The Clean Energy Council and the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) welcome the opportunity to make a submission in response to Jobs and Skills Australia’s (JSA) 2024-25 work plan consultation.
29 Jan 2024
Federal Budget Submission 2024
The forthcoming Federal Budget marks a historic opportunity for the Australian Government to build on its strong energy policy agenda to date.
29 Jan 2024
NSW draft Energy Policy Framework, including wind planning guidelines
Read our submission to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
25 Jan 2024
Submission on the AER's Draft Export Limit Interim Guidance Note
Flexible export limits provide the opportunity to manage network capacity, maximising the ability of the network to carry local generation whilst reducing the need for investment in poles and wires.
19 Dec 2023
Submission To The Sustainable Finance Strategy
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the Treasury’s work to create this consultation paper on its Sustainable Finance Strategy. Commitments to sustainable and blended finance will continue to grow in importance as the economic transition to net zero progresses.
01 Dec 2023
Submission on the Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price (BRCP)
We welcome the opportunity to comment on the review of the Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price (BRCP) reference technologies and provide our responses to the consultation paper’s three proposals.
29 Nov 2023
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report (Q3 2023)
It's been a difficult year so far for investment in large-scale clean energy projects, and Q3 2023 unfortunately continues that trend. Just two new projects – totalling 161 MW of capacity – achieved financial commitment in the period.
16 Nov 2023
Submission on the New South Wales Vocational Education and Training review
The Clean Energy Council and the Australian Hydrogen Council welcome the opportunity to make a joint submission in response to the NSW VET Review Discussion Paper.
16 Nov 2023
Nsw Peak Demand Reduction Scheme: Rule Change 2
The Clean Energy Council and its members are strongly supportive of the NSW Government’s focus on demand response and demand shifting mechanisms to reduce demand during peak periods.
15 Nov 2023
Briefing note to Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council
This document includes the Clean Energy Council's recommendations for discussions to take place at the November meeting of the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council.
12 Oct 2023
Clean Energy Council - Security Frameworks Review
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia, representing over 1,000 of the leading businesses operating in renewable energy, energy storage, and renewable hydrogen. The CEC is committed to accelerating the decarbonisation of Australia’s energy system as rapidly as possible while maintaining a secure and reliable supply of electricity for customers.
27 Oct 2023
Submission in response to the Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin Approach paper
Our response to the Australian Government’s Approach Paper on renewable electricity certification as part of the Guarantee of Origin Framework for Australia.
05 Oct 2023
Submission To Investment Certainty Rule Change
This rule change comes at a critical point in the NEM transition. The rapid and unplanned exit of thermal coal generation, combined with a national target to achieve 82% renewables by 2030, means it is critical that we accelerate new investment in renewable generation and storage.
04 Oct 2023
Submission On Vicgrid Options Assessment Method To Offshore Wind Transmission In Gippsland And Portl
Victoria’s transition to renewable energy requires the timely construction of new transmission lines to enable upcoming offshore wind farms to connect to the grid. Delays to transmission means delays to these projects, which keeps Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions high, contributing to greater climate impacts.
04 Oct 2023
Submission On The Essential Services Commission’s Land Access Code Of Practice Draft Determination
Victoria has set targets of reaching 65% renewable energy by 2030 and 95% by 2035.
04 Oct 2023
Submission On The Proposed State Code 23 (wind Farm Development) And Associated Planning Guidance
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the draft State Code 23: Wind Farm Development (the draft Code) and associated Planning Guidance (the draft Guidance).
04 Oct 2023
Submission In Response To Proposed Southern Ocean Region Offshore Wind Area
Read the Clean Energy Council's Quarterly Report for Q4 2023.
04 Oct 2023
Senate Inquiry Into Residential Electrification Submission
Home and business electrification is not only critical to the net zero goals of our energy systems, but it is also one of the cheapest ways to transition to a modern economy driven by renewable and clean energy.
02 Oct 2023
Submission on community engagement review by Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner (AEIC)
The Clean Energy Council made some critical recommendations around State Governments and the newly established NetZero Authority getting involved earlier in engagement and for the Federal Government to work with the Clean Energy Council on education, minimum expectations, and exploring ways the industry can require adherence to standards.
15 Sep 2023
Submission to the AEMC consultation paper: Integrating Price-responsive Resources into the NEM
We support improved visibility but argue the CER market is still in its infancy and that implementing a visibility model should be considered in the wider policy context of CER reform, including the SRES to capture batteries and orchestration.
15 Sep 2023
Submission to the AEMC directions paper on unlocking CER benefits through flexible trading
The CEC submission supports the AEMC’s decision not to progress the proposed model of multiple Financially Responsible Market Participants (FRMPs e.g. retailers or aggregators) for residential and small business premises due to the implementation challenges and related costs that would come with introducing AEMO’s proposed model (FTM2).
04 Sep 2023
National Electricity Amendment (clarifying Mandatory Pfr Obligations For Bidirectional Units) Rule 2
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Clarifying Mandatory Primary Frequency Response Obligations for Bidirectional Units rule change request
04 Sep 2023
Capacity Investment Scheme Consultation Submission
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Capacity Investment Scheme consultation
01 Sep 2023
Submission – Inquiry Into Workforce Development In Northern Australia – Issues Paper
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) and the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) welcome the opportunity to make a submission in response to the Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia (the Committee) on the Issues Paper - Workforce Development in Northern Australia (the Paper).
01 Sep 2023
Submission: Universities Accord Interim Report
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) and the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) welcome the opportunity to make a joint submission in response to the Universities Accord Interim Report (the Review)
01 Sep 2023
Submission to consultation paper on Energy Security Board's Network Visibility Project
The consultation paper focusses on how to optimise the benefits of Consumer Energy Resources (CER) and network assets for all customers by providing market participants (and policy stakeholders) with the critical information they need to make CER planning decisions and to manage network-related risks.
25 Aug 2023
Cec’s Submission To Sa's Green Paper On The Energy Transition
South Australia’s Green Paper sought feedback on a range of areas requiring attention in the transition to net-zero.
21 Aug 2023
Submission In Response To Proposed Harmonisation Of Energy Rules With Updated Energy Objectives
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the rule change to harmonise the NER, NERR and NGR with the updated energy objectives.
07 Aug 2023
Hydrogen Headstart Design submission
Read our response to the Australian Government’s consultation paper on the new Hydrogen Headstart program.
04 Aug 2023
Submission to Wired for Change: Small Electrical Products And Solar PV Systems
Our feedback on DCCEEW’s public proposal on a regulatory approach to product stewardship for electrical/electronic-products (e-products), solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and small electrical and electronic equipment (SEEE).
02 Aug 2023
Victoria’s Emergency Backstop Mechanism
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (DEECA) Consultation Paper, Victoria’s Emergency Backstop mechanism.
01 Aug 2023
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report (Q2 2023)
Large-scale energy storage projects led renewable energy investment in the second quarter of 2023 (ending 30 June), with 1497 MW (capacity) / 3802 MWh (storage) reaching financial commitment*.
21 Jul 2023
Cec Feedback On Draft Queensland Electricity And Connection Manual
The CEC recognises the importance of a robust and resilient network. We have supported work towards enabling dynamic operating envelopes for Consumer Energy Resource (CER), with particular focus on dynamic export limits that unlock generation capacity and reward consumers who own CER for making their energy more flexible and supporting the wider system. The CEC welcomes the approach (if not the mechanism) Energy Queensland and their subsidiaries (EQ) have taken to this end, resulting in larger potential photovoltaic (PV) solar system sizes for consumers.
21 Jul 2023
Energy Safe Victoria (esv) Consultation Paper: Introducing A New Class Of Lei For Renewables
We welcome the proposal of more specific training for inspectors operating in the renewable energy sector and a new class of LEI that represents this competency. Improved consistency of safe renewable energy (RE) systems increases consumer satisfaction and trust in the industry which is imperative to a smooth transition.
23 Jun 2023
Cec Submission South Australia's H2 And Re Bill
The CEC submitted its formal submission as part of the consultation process.
21 Jun 2023
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report Q1 2023
The Renewable Projects Quarterly Report details recent investment in renewable generation and storage projects in Australia and shows trends since 2017.
16 Apr 2024
Rooftop solar generates over 10 per cent of Australia's electricity
Households and businesses are playing a leading role in Australia’s renewable energy transition.
Energy Security in Australia
Energy security relates to how the electricity grid or 'power system' reacts to events that may influence it. It includes the grid's capability to react and recover securely to major events such as faults or generation tripping, termed 'contingencies'.
11 Mar 2021
Australian guide to agrisolar for large-scale solar
Sharing knowledge and learnings from agrisolar practices from around Australia and the world, this guide will assist proponents of utility-scale solar, and the landholders and farmers who work with them, to integrate agricultural activities into solar farm projects.
11 Mar 2021
New Guide Showcases the Potential of Agrisolar
Read our Australian Guide to Agrisolar for Large-scale Solar.
01 Jun 2023
Review Into Consumer Energy Resources Technical Standards (emo0045)
The CEC is pleased that the Commission is undertaking a review of the technical standards for consumer energy resources (CER) and outlining recommendations (for the review of industry stakeholders) that aim at improving compliance of CER devices. Our response to the draft report is based on feedback from our members and are aimed at ensuring the proposed recommendations mitigate any unintended and negative consequences.
26 May 2023
Submission In Response To The Energy Security Board's Transmission Access Reform Consultation Paper
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission in response to the Energy Security Board's Transmission Access Reform consultation paper
18 May 2023
Submission to NSW SW REZ Access Scheme position paper
Read our submission on the Southwest Renewable Energy Zone (SW REZ) Access Scheme position paper.
17 May 2023
Rule Change Request: Investor Certainty In The 'r1' Process
The Clean Energy Council requests that the Australian Energy Market Commission makes rule changes to the National Electricity Rules and the 'R1' process.
13 May 2023
Vicgrid Offshore Wind Transmission Development And Engagement Roadmap: Gippsland And Portland
We welcome the work VicGrid is planning to do to support the development of transmission capacity that will enable the growth of Victoria's offshore wind industry.
10 May 2023
Submission In Response To Proposed Hunter Region Offshore Wind Area
The CEC welcomes the draft declaration of the Hunter offshore wind area, noting the high-quality wind resource and the strength of existing transmission capacity onshore and an industrial workforce in the region. The draft area is, however, much smaller than the Gippsland area and we would hope to see this expanded within a few years once initial projects have Feasibility Licences.
09 May 2023
Clean Energy Capacity Study
The Clean Energy Council and the Australian Hydrogen Council welcome the opportunity to make a submission in response to the Clean Energy Capacity Study Discussion Paper.
03 May 2023
A Renewable Energy Master Plan Is Critical To The Clean Energy Transition - Op-ed
Our Chief Executive, Kane Thornton, writes for The Daily Telegraph ahead of the Federal Budget.
01 May 2023
Clean Energy Council Submission To The Aer Draft: Export Service Incentive Scheme
We have a number of concerns about the ESIS that may artificially constrain the amount of rooftop solar that can be exported and therefore the potential for reducing consumer energy costs.
01 May 2023
Clean Energy Council Submission To Draft Queensland E-products Action Plan
We applaud the Queensland Government’s development of an e-waste action plan. As is highlighted in the Draft Plan, Australia makes a significant contribution to the global problem of e-waste.
21 Apr 2023
Submission On Technical Requirements For Connection Draft Report
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft determination for the Australian Energy Market Operator's review of the technical standards for connection
12 Apr 2023
Clean Energy Council Comment On The Efficient Provision Of Inertia Rule Change
The Clean Energy Council has recommended the development of a market to drive investment in renewable technologies to support better frequency control. This market will reward renewables for controlling the 'rate of change of frequency', which is key to keeping the system stable during major disturbance events, like the loss of a large thermal coal generator.
20 Mar 2023
The Clean Energy Council Welcomes The Opportunity To Make A Submission On The National Battery Strat
The Clean Energy Council is pleased to see the Australian Government investigating a National Battery Strategy, as investment in our batteries is essential to the country’s clean energy transition. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) described the investment in storage facilities as ‘the most pressing need in the next decade (beyond what is already committed)’ to manage the variations in the output from fast-growing solar and wind generation.
17 Mar 2023
Clean Energy Council submission to the Australian Government on a national battery strategy
Investment in our batteries is essential to the country’s clean energy transition.
14 Mar 2023
Circular Economy Submission March 2023
Circular economies in the clean energy sector is a constantly evolving and improving space.
09 Mar 2023
Clean Energy Council Renewable Projects Quarterly Report - Q4 2022
The Renewable Projects Quarterly Report details recent investment in renewable generation and storage projects in Australia and shows trends since 2017.
28 Feb 2023
Submission On The Draft 2023 Inputs, Assumptions And Scenarios Review
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Draft 2023 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Review
24 Feb 2023
Cec’s Response To Epbc Cost Recovery Consultation
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to make an initial submission on the proposed changes to cost recovery under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), as outlined in the December 2022 Consultation Paper.
17 Feb 2023
Submission In Response To The Psmg Review Consultation
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to respond to the PSMG Review Consultation.
15 Feb 2023
Submission On Unlocking Cer Benefits Through Flexible Trading, Consultation Paper
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Consultation Paper: Unlocking CER benefits through flexible trading.
15 Feb 2023
Submission On Greenhouse Gas Emissions In National Energy Objectives
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation on incorporating an emissions reduction objective into the National Energy Objectives
13 Feb 2023
Clean Energy Council Submission In Response To The Renewable Electricity Certification Position Pape
The proposed Guarantee of Origin framework represents a landmark policy proposal, which will provide Australia with an essential mechanism to be able to demonstrate the environmental credentials of the products we produce, for both domestic and international consumption.
13 Feb 2023
A‘one Window To Government’ Licencing And Regulatory System For The Lifecycle Of Large-scale Hydroge
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the proposed South Australian Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act (the proposed Act).
10 Feb 2023
New Guarantee Of Origin Framework For Australia
Here is the Clean Energy Council's submission in response to the proposed Australian Guarantee of Origin Framework
10 Feb 2023
Submissions Are Open To Help Gain Essential Data, Required To Inform The Planning Of Ev Infrastructu
Read the Clean Energy Council's Quarterly Report for Q4 2023.
08 Feb 2023
Comment On The Reliability Panel's Draft Determination On The Frequency Operating Standard
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Reliability Panel’s Draft Determination on the Frequency Operating Standard.
07 Feb 2023
Pre-budget Submission - Federal Budget 2023-24
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to make a pre-Budget submission ahead of the forthcoming 2023-24 Federal Budget.
03 Feb 2023
Powering The Regions Fund Submission
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) and the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) welcome the opportunity to make a submission in response to the Powering the Regions Fund (PRF).
03 Feb 2023
Critical Minerals Strategy Discussion Paper
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) and the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) welcome the opportunity to make a submission in response to Critical Minerals Strategy discussion paper.
01 Feb 2023
Inquiry Into National Energy Transition Authority Bill 2022
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the National Energy Transition Authority Bill 2022.
01 Feb 2023
Review Of The Regulatory Framework For Metering Services Submission
Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) Draft Report: Review of the Regulatory Framework for Metering Services.
16 Jan 2023
Clean Energy Capacity Study - Terms Of Reference
Read the Clean Energy Council's Quarterly Report for Q4 2023.
19 Dec 2022
Response to the joint select committee on Northern Australia on workforce development
Our submission with the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) in response to the inquiry into workforce development in Northern Australia.
06 Jun 2018
Community Engagement Guidelines for the Australian Wind Industry
A comprehensive, best practice approach to community engagement that addresses six key stages of the wind farm lifecycle and offers practical advice for action.
08 Oct 2019
Benefit Sharing Options For Renewable Energy Projects
Community benefit sharing is becoming increasingly commonplace as a means to integrate renewable energy developments into local communities.
08 Oct 2019
Enhancing Positive Social Outcomes
A foundation for better understanding between wind farm developers and communities.
27 Mar 2024
Connections Reform Initiative
The National Electricity Market (NEM) continues to evolve through a period of significant transformation, characterised by greater penetration of inverter-based resources, a more diverse generation mix and a more decentralised system.
25 Oct 2023
Clean Energy Council Awards 2023
Read about the 2023 winners of the renewable energy industry's most prestigious awards.
05 Dec 2023
Welcome Tracey Stinson To The Policy And Impact Team
We’re delighted to announce that Tracey Stinson has joined us as our Regional Director, Policy and Impact, Queensland.
29 Mar 2023
Gender diversity in renewables: We need a systemic shift
Read Dr Anita Talberg's address to the Women in Energy and Climate Symposium.
07 Mar 2023
Women In Renewables Profile: Cecilia Van Der Merwe
Mott MacDonald’s Principal Energy Consultant, Cecilia Van Der Merwe has been in the sector since 2015. Cecilia, who works across a vast range of projects, shares with us more on how she fell in love with Perth while working and studying full time, and more recently, Mott MacDonald’s experience as a sponsor of the Career Launcher Ticket program.
03 Mar 2023
International Women's Day And Beyond
International Women’s Day (IWD) is next Wednesday, 8 March. This day of recognition is an important marker in gender equity awareness and change, but the pursuit of gender equity goes far beyond one day of the year.
22 Nov 2023
Meet the Women in Renewables: Catherine Fetherstonhaugh
Catherine shares her atypical pathway into the industry and encourages ‘all women (not just engineers) to join the energy transition.
27 Nov 2023
Meet the Women in Renewables: Tegan Doblinger
Tegan, a 2022 Chloe Munro Scholarship recipient, discusses her thoughts on leadership and her reflections after over a decade in the electrical industry.
13 Sep 2023
From Installers To Rooftops: Supporting Australian Solar
Clean Energy Council Chief Executive Kane Thornton recently appeared on Just Another Solar Podcast to discuss the state of the solar sector in Australia
13 Sep 2023
Supporting A Respectful Referendum And A 'yes' Vote For A First Nations Voice To Parliament
The Clean Energy Council supports a 'Yes' vote in this year's referendum
11 Sep 2023
Clean Energy is for Everyone
We spoke to Amanda White at RES Group about building diverse workforces.
11 Sep 2023
Clean Energy Council Appoints Morgan Rossiter As Policy Director For Offshore Wind
The Clean Energy Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Morgan Rossiter to the position of Policy Director for Offshore Wind.
04 Sep 2023
Meet the Women in Renewables: Satya Tanner
“To encourage more women to enter the clean energy sector, we need to help women develop, but also make space for them to step into positions of influence.”
01 Sep 2023
Keeping On Top Of Changes In Regulations And Standards As The Industry Grows
Robbie is a third-generation electrician with over 30 years’ experience in the electrical industry and over 10 years’ experience in renewable energy. After joining the CEC nearly 7 years ago in the tech support team, he now represents the CEC, its members, and installers on various committees and working groups throughout the industry as the Senior Technical Services and Standards Advisor His other roles have included electrical contracting, manufactures technical support, inspections, audits and more recently his role at the CEC has allowed him the opportunity to help raise the bar in the industry.
06 Dec 2023
Energy Day At COP28 Australia
Yesterday was Energy Day at COP28 Australia and the perfect opportunity to showcase Australia’s extraordinary potential as a renewable energy superpower, at an event convened by Austrade and chaired by the Clean Energy Council's Policy Director for Decarbonisation, Anna Freeman. The panel discussed the theme: 'Australia as a renewable energy superpower.'
09 Nov 2023
Courage And Conviction: Leading The Clean Energy Revolution
On November 8, our Chief Executive Kane Thornton delivered a speech at the 21st World Wind Energy Conference in Hobart, on the importance of leadership at this critical time in the clean energy transition. Read Kane's speech in full below
01 Nov 2023
All-energy Australia And Careers For Net Zero 2023 Photos
Thank you to everyone who attended All-Energy Australia and Careers for Net Zero
29 Aug 2023
Clean Energy Council Thought Leaders At APAC Offshore Wind And Green Hydrogen Summit
Follow our expert speakers from the Clean Energy Council as they represent Australia, and our members, at the global APAC summit held in Melbourne in August 2023
15 Aug 2023
Scholarship Continues To Create Greater Equity In Leadership
In its third round, the incredibly popular Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership launches today.
10 Aug 2023
Building the clean energy workforce of the future
A new pilot training program aimed at introducing First Nations communities to the clean energy industry is underway, writes the First Nations Clean Energy Network.
27 Jul 2023
2023 Clean Energy Industry Awards Winners Announced
The 2023 Clean Energy Council Award winners announced on Tuesday evening in Sydney shine a spotlight on the leaders of the Australian renewable energy industry and recognise the individuals and organisations contributing to the progress of Australia’s clean energy transformation.
30 Jun 2023
The Finalists Of The 2023 Clean Energy Council Awards
Sixteen finalists have been selected by our panel of judges and will now battle it out for a prestigious 2023 Clean Energy Council Award to be announced at the NAB Gala Dinner at the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney on 18 July.
21 Jun 2023
Watch The ACES 2023 Preview Video
The Australian Clean Energy Summit (ACES 2023) is a two-day conference bringing together the leading minds in clean energy to discuss industry trends, innovations in tech and changes to policy and regulation. Join us in Sydney to help drive the next phase of Australia’s clean energy transformation.
20 Jun 2023
Clean Energy Council Supports Voice To Parliament Referendum
The Clean Energy Council is pledging its support for a constitutionally recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament and the Yes Campaign.
15 May 2023
Australia Remains In The Race To Meet Europe’s Growing Green Energy Demand – For Now
Around 50 Australian industry and government trade agency representatives turned out in force last week at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, to put on a strong showing at the globe’s biggest hydrogen conference and trade fair, which drew 11,000 attendees.
12 Dec 2022
National Renewable Energy Storage Build Good For Investors, Good For Consumers.
Decision by Federal, state and territory energy ministers to roll out a national program to deliver renewable energy storage capacity and a more reliable grid is a win for investors while protecting consumers from high and volatile power prices.
31 Aug 2022
Skilling The Energy Transition Report Provides Solutions To Australia's Skills And Labour Challenges
Australia runs the risk of being unable to meet its new climate targets unless the current and growing labour shortages and skills gaps across the clean energy industry are filled.
15 Nov 2023
Recipients of the 2023 Chloe Munro Scholarship
We are proud to announce the ten recipients of the 2023 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership.
02 Jun 2020
Clean energy at work Report 2020
Read the results of the largest study of current and projected employment in the renewable energy industry in Australia.
15 Nov 2021
Recipients of the 2021 Chloe Munro Scholarship
Watch an interview with the recipients of the 2021 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership.
19 Apr 2024
Transmission Ring Fencing Submission
Read our comment on the AEMC’s draft determination and draft rule for
Expanding the transmission ring-fencing framework rule change.
19 Apr 2024
Service Target Incentive Performance Scheme Submission
Our comment on the Issues Paper related to the Service Transmission Target Performance Incentive Scheme (STPIS).
28 Mar 2024
Best Practice Charter
A set of commitments that signatories agree to uphold in the development of current and new clean energy projects.
16 Nov 2022
Small steps lead to giant career leaps
AICD Scholarship recipient Hannah Heath shares insights into her career journey.
26 Oct 2023
Alicia's AICD Scholarship opportunity
Hear more from Alicia Webb, recipient of our 2023 Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Scholarship.
15 Nov 2022
Recipients of the 2022 Chloe Munro Scholarship
We are proud to announce the ten recipients of the 2022 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership.
03 Dec 2023
International Day of People with Disability
Embracing diversity in the industry and at the Clean Energy Council.
22 Apr 2024
Statement on Federal Government's renewable energy tender announcement
This statement is attributable to Clean Energy Council Acting Chief Executive, Arron Wood.
04 Jul 2023
Draft Exposure Bill: Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan
Read our submission to the Queensland Department of Energy and Public Works.
28 Apr 2023
Product listing terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for listing products with the Clean Energy Council.
01 May 2024
Submission on Energy and Electricity Sector Plan
We consider that the decarbonisation of the Australian electricity sector is feasible by 2035.
01 May 2024
Submission on draft South Australian Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Regulations
Our submission on South Australia's draft regulations for the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act.
01 May 2024
Submission on federal environmental law reform
Our submission to the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water.
17 Nov 2021
Hydropower: The Backbone of a Reliable Renewable Energy System
Understand the benefits of hydropower and how it can provide the backbone necessary for Australia's clean energy transition.
10 Apr 2021
Battery Storage: The New, Clean Peaker
This report outlines the benefits of using large-scale batteries for electricity peaking services.
07 Mar 2024
International Women’s Day 2024
A day to reflect on nearly a decade of our Women in Renewables initiative, and of change in our industry.
20 May 2024
Submission on SA Power Networks Determination 2025–30
Read our recommendations surrounding SAPN’s Consumer Energy Resources Integration Strategy within the Determination.
29 May 2024
Statement on Federal EPBC Act reform legislation
“Avoiding and minimising environmental impact is part of every industry's responsibility and is taken seriously by the clean energy sector."
24 May 2024
Statement on NSW Government's Home Battery Incentive Program announcement
“A major step forward in empowering NSW households and businesses in lowering their annual energy bills."
22 May 2024
Statement on NSW Government's Grid Connection Grants announcement
“Getting more batteries connected is the key to a rapid and safe decarbonisation of the NSW energy system."
22 May 2024
Statement on the CSIRO 2023-24 GenCost report
"The release of this report once again confirms that renewables are the most affordable, reliable form of electricity generation and the key to achieving a cleaner, more secure future."
03 May 2024
Statement on the Federal Government's expanded New Energy Apprenticeships program
"This is welcome recognition of the need to support more people to take up and stay in apprenticeships that are critical for Australia’s clean energy transition."
21 May 2024
Statement on the updated AEMO electricity Statement of Opportunity
“The latest update to AEMO’s Electricity Statement of Opportunity has set out the challenge for Australia over the rest of this decade."
18 May 2024
Nuclear six times the cost of renewables
New independent research confirms nuclear is the most expensive form of new energy in Australia.
14 May 2024
Federal Government delivers historic Budget for clean energy
The biggest clean energy Budget in Australia’s history will unlock tens of thousands of clean energy jobs and place renewables, green metals and critical minerals at the heart of our economic future.
02 May 2024
Careers for Net Zero is coming to regional Queensland in 2024
A clean economy will bring with it thousands of exciting local career and training opportunities, particularly in regional Queensland.
24 Apr 2024
Improving understanding of wind farm biodiversity impacts an important step
We welcome the announcement of a program to better understand and manage biodiversity risks near wind farms.
15 Apr 2024
Kane Thornton on Labour's 'Future Made in Australia Act'
Video: Watch Kane Thornton speaking with ABC's Close of Business program.
04 Jun 2024
Landmark report highlights key role of long duration storage for Australia's energy security
Long duration storage technologies will play a key role in maintaining the security and reliability of Australia’s energy system.
11 Jun 2024
All Australians win from more rooftop solar, home batteries and electrification
New report finds massive savings on energy prices, and thousands of Australian jobs.
12 Jun 2024
National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap
This report describes the huge value of CER to Australia and outlines the key policies needed to empower homes and businesses to embrace an electric future.
23 May 2024
Statement on NSW Government's Eraring closure announcement
"We are supportive of the development of renewable energy zones and the establishment of Long-Term Energy Supply Agreements (LTESAs) to bring on more renewables."
31 May 2024
Submission to Solar Sunshot Consultation
We welcome the Australian Government’s $1 billion funding commitment to the Solar
Sunshot program, designed to commercialise Australian solar photovoltaic (PV) innovations domestically to grow and diversify our economy, and enhance Australian solar manufacturing capacity to build sovereign capability over a critical supply chain in the long term.
22 May 2024
Clean energy creates new national park
A look into how clean energy developments can collaborate and share benefits with Traditional Owners and others in the local community.
07 Jun 2024
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report Q1 2024
Read our latest quarterly report for Q1 2024.
11 Jun 2024
Submission on Accelerating Smart Meter Deployment Draft Determination
The AEMC sought submissions on a draft Accelerating Smart Meter Deployment rule change.
11 Jun 2024
Targets, Pathways and Progress issues paper submission
Read our submission to the Climate Change Authority.
17 Jun 2024
Statement on the Illawarra Offshore Wind Zone
“It is disappointing that the Coalition has chosen to oppose sensible policy developments such as offshore wind and instead focus on stoking division in regional communities."
29 May 2024
Solar and storage forum set to light up Brisbane
Australia’s utility-scale solar sector will come together for two days of knowledge sharing and networking at the Australian Large-scale Solar and Storage Summit in Brisbane.
18 May 2024
Levelised cost of electricity review
Independent report confirms nuclear is the most expensive form of new energy in Australia.
31 Jan 2024
Submission to Bass Strait proposed offshore wind area
Read our submission on the proposed Bass Strait area for offshore renewable energy projects.
13 Nov 2023
Response to the Future Gas Strategy consultation paper
We need a clear national strategy for the systematic phasing down and phasing out of fossil-fuel gas extraction, consumption and exports.
09 Oct 2023
Bridging the gap to 82% renewable electricity generation by 2030
This report outlines what Australia must commit to in order to meet it's 82 per cent renewable energy target by 2030.
19 Jun 2024
ACES 2024 leads the nation's energy conversation
During a time of profound change for Australia’s clean energy transition, the nation's leading renewable energy industry event is more relevant than ever before.
19 Jun 2024
Statement on the Federal Coalition's nuclear energy proposal
“The Coalition’s nuclear policy is a recipe for delay and skyrocketing energy bills."
04 Aug 2023
Restrictive wind farm conditions threaten Victoria's renewable energy goals
Planning conditions risk setting a disastrous precedent for future renewable energy development in Victoria.
14 Mar 2024
Statement on AEMO’s 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP)
The 2024 Integrated System Plan confirms what we already know - that the optimal, lowest cost pathway to deliver net zero by 2050
09 Jul 2024
Submission on Powerlink’s roles in QLD REZ design and development
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on the how Powerlink should undertake its responsibilities as transmission network service provider (TNSP) and REZ Delivery Body (RDB) for QLD Renewable Energy Zones (REZs).
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - January 2023
Information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
Monthly compliance report - January 2023
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - December 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
December 2022
17 Jul 2024
WA design paper – Capacity Investment Scheme
The Clean Energy Council considers there could be a risk of misalignment of the WA Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) and Reserve Capacity Mechanism (RCM) process.
17 Jul 2024
Clean Energy Council submission on Electricity Transmission Service Standards Incentive Scheme
The Clean Energy Council agrees that the market impact component (MIC) and network capability component (NCC) of the Service Transmission Target Performance Incentive Scheme (STPIS) need to be reviewed. We also agree with the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) analysis that indicates the MIC is not working as intended and the NCC is being under-utilised.
04 Jan 2024
The future of long duration energy storage
The only way to achieve a zero-carbon power system is if the lights stay on and customer bills are kept as low as possible. Failure to do so risks losing public support, delaying the transition at precisely the point it must accelerate.
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - November 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
November 2022
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - October 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
October 2022
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - September 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
September 2022
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - August 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
August 2022
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - July 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
July 2022
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - June 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
June 2022
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - May 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
May 2022
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - April 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
April 2022
28 Mar 2024
Monthly compliance report - March 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until January 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
March 2022
27 Mar 2024
It's time to back batteries
Home batteries are the next step in Australia’s electrification journey. They will help Australians use more of their solar energy, provide security from blackouts and slash energy bills. They’re also critical to Australia’s target of 82% renewables by 2030.
28 Mar 2024
Compliance Report | July - September 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
July - September 2022
28 Mar 2024
Compliance Report | April - June 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
April - June 2022
28 Mar 2024
Compliance Report | January - March 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
January - March 2022
28 Mar 2024
Compliance Report | November 2021 - January 2022
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
November 2021 - January 2022
28 Mar 2024
Compliance Report | August - October 2021
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
August - October 2021
28 Mar 2024
Compliance Report | May - July 2021
Here you can find information on the compliance activity from the Approved Solar Retailer program until February 2023, including information on complaints, breaches, suspensions and cancellations.
May - July 2021
17 Jul 2024
Clean Energy Council submission on consultation paper – Transmission Access Reform EPR0098
The Clean Energy Council strongly recommends further work on the Transmission Access Reform (TAR) project be stopped as soon as possible.
17 Jul 2024
CEC submission on draft determination and rule on enhancing investment certainty in the R1 process E
The original intent of the Clean Energy Council's Investor Certainty in the pre-connection registered data (R1) process was to provide clarity for connecting generators around timelines and processes during the R1 stage of the connection process.
19 Jul 2024
Submission on the proposed hydrogen production tax incentive
Treasury sought feedback on the proposed design implementation details of the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive announced as part of the Future Made in Australia package announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget.
19 Jul 2024
Submission on the ‘Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia’s low carbon liquid fuel opportunit
The Australian Government sought views on the options and design of supply and demand measures to support a domestic low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) industry, as part of the Governments ‘A Future Made in Australia’ initiative.
22 Jul 2024
Cyber security rule change
The CEC agrees to formally recognise AEMO in the coordinator role on matters related to cyber security. Market participants benefit from having clear direction when following cyber security procedures, especially since these apply differently to different levels of the energy supply chain.
22 Jul 2024
ISP rule change
The CEC supports the proponent’s proposed changes to the NER to expand the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) authority and requirement that it give more complete and detailed consideration of gas infrastructure in its Integrated System Plan (ISP) analysis; improve AEMO’s ability to analyse the uptake, availability and value of consumer energy resources to allow for better integration of demand-side factors in the grid; and ensure the ISP gives regard to known community concerns or sensitive locations in setting the parameters for projects.
22 Jul 2024
Enhanced locational information (ELI) Report AEMO
The CEC consider that the information is useful insofar as it assists developers to initially screen for opportunities (including in areas where there are high congestion levels and where storage and non-network solutions could alleviate congestion and/or increase hosting capacity).
26 Jul 2024
CEC submission on minimum standards for Victorian rental properties & rooming houses
The CEC commends the Victorian Government for the prioritisation of minimum standards in rental properties, placing the state as a national leader in energy performance requirements for renters.
26 Jul 2024
CEC submission on the National Construction Code 2025 public comment draft
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the National Construction Code 2025 Public Comment Draft to the Australian Building Codes Board.
30 Jul 2024
Submission – Future Made in Australia Bill 2024
The Future Made in Australia Bill (the Bill) is the latest legislative contribution to establish Australia as a renewable energy superpower. The CEC is a longstanding advocate for this objective and welcomes the establishment of Future Made in Australia Supports that will accelerate the transition, incubate renewable export industries that promote global decarbonisation and secure supply chain sovereignty.
30 Jul 2024
Submission in response to ‘A Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia’s green iron
Australia is therefore ideally placed to grow its role in minerals processing and metals refining, and the most compelling strategic opportunities for Australia lie in expanded production of ‘green’ iron, green alumina and aluminium.
05 Aug 2024
Submission to AEMO’s consultation on the forward looking loss factor (FLLF) methodology
The CEC considers the degree of change in the NEM power system warrants a more holistic rethink of how transmission marginal loss factors (MLFs) are calculated and applied. A more accurate and forward-looking approach to MLFs will help reduce uncertainty for investors and enable further clean energy investment.
09 Aug 2024
Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap submission
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, and the Arts (DITRDCA) sought views on potential pathways for transport and transport infrastructure to contribute to net zero by 2050.
14 Aug 2024
Submission – 2025 Inputs Assumptions and Scenarios Report consultation
The CEC broadly welcomes the Australian Energy Market Operator’s proposed scenarios for the 2025 Inputs Assumptions and Scenarios Report (IASR).
14 Aug 2024
Statement on the Federal Government's Future Made in Australia legislation
“The Future Made in Australia agenda is essential to secure Australia’s economic future, competitiveness and longevity of local jobs and the Federal Parliament should support it."
16 Aug 2024
CEC National Skills Taxonomy submission letterhead
This submission summarises the workforce issues the clean energy industry is experiencing to assist with the identification of potential use cases that may be enabled by an NST.
10 Jun 2024
Submission in response the Guideline: Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Licence Administration – F
This submission will provide feedback on key areas of concern with the Guidelines and the Content Guide as well as some supporting recommendations for consideration by the Department.
03 May 2024
Submission in response to proposed Indian Ocean (off Bunbury, Western Australia) offshore wind area
The submission will expand further on key considerations for assessing the chosen area as well as the arguments presented by the Department in supporting information as to why the Indian Ocean proposed area should be declared an area for offshore wind development under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act.
16 Jan 2024
Briefing note on Minister Plibersek’s decision on the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal
The Victorian government intends for offshore wind generation to contribute to its renewable energy targets. If the government is successful, offshore wind energy would contribute 2GW of generating capacity by 2032, 4GW by 2035, and 9GW by 2040.
11 May 2024
Submission in response the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024 (the Proposed Regulations) exposure draft. We note that the Proposed Regulations are intended to support the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (OEI Act) and establish the next set of regulations following the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulations 2022 (OEI Regulations).
21 Aug 2024
CEC Submission to Victorian Transmission Investment Framework: Rez Community Benefits
Victoria’s initial progress as an early mover to clean energy is to be commended but there is a chance this early progress will be lost as the transition to clean energy slows. It is essential that any regulatory or policy framework adequately support investment in new renewable energy projects.
27 Aug 2024
CEC Submission CGT
Following extensive engagement with members, the Clean Energy Council lodged a submission with Treasury in response to its consultation paper on proposed changes to Australia’s system of capital gains taxes.
03 Sep 2024
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report Q2 2024
Read our latest quarterly report for Q2 2024.
03 Sep 2024
All Energy Australia announces an incredible program with over 450 industry leaders
Australia’s largest clean energy event, All Energy Australia, returns to Melbourne on 23 and 24 October 2024.
05 Sep 2024
The Victorian Transmission Plan Guidelines
The CEC suggests VicGrid consider these high-level principles when developing the future Victorian Transmission Plan (VTP). Drawing from member experience in Victoria, we propose the following key principles for consideration
05 Sep 2024
Energy Co-ordination and Planning Amendment (Renewable Energy Zones) Bill 2024
The CEC has supported the development of REZ frameworks across multiple NEM states over the last few years. A common theme encountered is the need for stronger value propositions for investors to develop projects in a REZ. While taxpayer value for money is of course front and centre, strong value signals for renewable investors are equally critical.
06 Sep 2024
Australia’s biggest wind energy summit breezes back into Melbourne
The winds of change driving Australia’s clean energy transformation will be at the centre of discussion at the Australian Wind Industry Summit (AWIS) 2024 in Melbourne, powered by Goldwind.
09 Sep 2024
Clean Energy Council CEO, Kane Thornton's opening address to the Australian Wind Industry Summit (AW
Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton addressed the industry on Monday at the Australian Wind Industry Summit 2024 at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne.
11 Sep 2024
Clean Energy Council joins cross-sector alliance in support of plan to lower energy bills
The Clean Energy Council will travel to Canberra today as part of a new 50 plus-strong alliance to call on the Federal Government to ensure all Australian households - no matter if they rent, live in an apartment or cannot afford the upfront costs - can slash their energy bills for good.
12 Sep 2024
New Guarantee of Origin scheme paves the way for Australia's emerging net zero industries
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the introduction to Parliament of the Australian Government’s new landmark Guarantee of Origin Bill, which is designed to enable producers of green and low-emissions products in Australia to differentiate their products from fossil-fuel based goods.
13 Sep 2024
Australia moves to unlock new markets for hydrogen and new green growth industries
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the release of the Federal Government’s National Hydrogen Strategy 2.0, which sharpens Australia’s vision and action plan for building its superpower future.
16 Sep 2024
Household savings are at the centre of a landmark NSW consumer energy strategy
The Clean Energy Council congratulates the NSW Government on announcing a new consumer energy strategy today, which recognises the crucial role for consumer energy resources (CER), including rooftop solar, batteries, electrification and energy efficiency, in lowering household bills and meeting legislated climate and energy targets.
17 Sep 2024
Approved PV module standards changeover effective from October 1, 2024
New Australian standards for photovoltaic modules will soon be implemented by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the organisation that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.
15 Jul 2024
Statement on intention to nominate CEC as preferred small-scale renewables product assurance body
“The Clean Energy Council welcomes today’s announcement by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) of its intention to nominate the CEC as the preferred product assurance body for the small-scale renewable energy sector.
20 Sep 2024
New modelling shows nuclear option will blow up Australian energy bills
New modelling released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) reveals that the Coalition proposal to build seven nuclear reactors across Australia will ramp up cost of living pain for households.
10 Sep 2024
Submission on National Energy Workforce Strategy
This submission argues there is an urgent need for a coordinated response to achieve the stated objectives of the National Energy Workforce Strategy (NEWS) and emphasises the need to address data gaps, skilled migration and partner with existing industry initiatives.
23 Sep 2024
A nuclear-powered Australia doesn't stack up as renewables lead the race to replace coal
“Today’s presentation by the Leader of the Opposition at CEDA has reconfirmed what every leading expert from 2006 onwards has said, time and again.
25 Sep 2024
Australia's love of rooftop solar continues to ease energy costs on homes and businesses
Approximately 1.3 GW of rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) was installed during the first half of 2024, as millions of Australians turn to solar to ease energy cost pressures, according to the Clean Energy Council’s bi-annual Rooftop Solar and Storage Report (January - June 2024), published today.
26 Sep 2024
New report identifies workforce opportunities of the clean energy transition
Rapid workforce growth is needed to achieve Australia’s clean energy targets, according to a new report from the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney (ISF), in partnership with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
26 Sep 2024
Clean Energy Council submission on the Review of compensation frameworks
The Clean Energy Council supports the review of how generators are compensated during periods of market suspension.
10 Oct 2024
Clean energy and solar sustainability
Australia’s rooftop solar industry is world-leading, but more needs to be done to ensure the industry is sustainable and exists within a circular economy
02 Oct 2024
Nominations for board of directors
There are five positions available on the Clean Energy Council’s Board of Directors. Find out more about the nomination process
09 Oct 2024
Statement on the Victorian Coalition's renewables plan
The Victorian Coalition's proposal for a 2-kilometre setback for all wind turbines would take Victoria back to the restrictive approach of the Baillieu government.
14 Oct 2024
Queensland's clean energy future is on the ballot
The Clean Energy Council, Australia's premier industry body for the renewable energy sector, has urged Queensland Premier Steven Miles and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli to guarantee maximum certainty for the Sunshine State's nation-leading renewables rollout.
15 Oct 2024
Submission on 2030 NSW Renewable Energy Workforce Plan
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to make a submission in response to the New South Wales (NSW) 2030 Renewable Energy Workforce Plan.
11 Jul 2024
Long duration storage definition review – NSW DCCEEW
The CEC has made a submission to the NSW DCCEEW review on long duration storage definition. The CEC recognises the complexity of the task in terms of balancing short and long term system needs.
18 Oct 2024
NSW Government strengthens energy security and reliability with long-duration storage solutions
Today’s announcement of retaining the eight-hour definition of long duration energy storage (LDES) within the Energy Infrastructure Act, the procurement of an additional 12 GWh of LDES capacity by 2034 and a requirement for AEMO Services to further consider the full range of LDES benefits, reflects longstanding advocacy by the Clean Energy Council aimed at enhancing energy system security and reliability.
23 Oct 2024
Recipients of the 2024 Chloe Munro Scholarship
We are proud to announce the ten recipients of the 2024 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership.
28 Oct 2024
Queensland's clean energy rollout key to a strong economy
The Clean Energy Council congratulates David Crisafulli and the Liberal National Party on their victory at the Queensland state election over the weekend.
31 Oct 2024
Clean Energy Regulator announces Clean Energy Council as small-scale product listing body
The Clean Energy Council, the peak body for Australia’s renewable energy sector, welcomes today’s appointment by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) as the product assurance body for small-scale renewables, including solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and inverters.
17 Jul 2024
2024 Clean Energy Industry Award winners announced
The 2024 Clean Energy Council Award winners announced on Tuesday evening in Sydney exemplify strong leadership from individuals and organisations contributing to the progress of Australia’s clean energy transformation.
11 Nov 2024
A strong quarter for new investment in renewable energy and storage
Over 1400 MW of new large-scale renewable energy generation projects, worth $3.3 billion in new investment, were committed in the third quarter of 2024, according to the Clean Energy Council’s latest Quarterly Renewables Report.
12 Nov 2024
New NSW planning guidelines a positive step for renewable energy
The Clean Energy Council welcomes today’s release of updated NSW planning guidelines for renewable energy projects.
14 Nov 2024
Rooftop solar shines bright as Australia surpasses four million installations
Australia has cemented its status as a world leader in rooftop solar, surpassing a remarkable milestone of four million rooftop solar installations across the country and slashing Aussie energy bills.
18 Jun 2017
In case of fire: a real life experience at a wind farm site
All wind farms are required to have detailed plans in place to deal with natural disasters and other emergencies. Yet while drills and scenarios help teams to prepare for the real thing, there really is no better way to test out an emergency management plan than dealing with a real incident.
18 Nov 2024
Billions in the bush: Renewable energy for regional prosperity
Large-scale renewable energy projects are estimated to deliver $1 billion to farmers and $200 million to regional communities by 2030, according to our new report with Farmers for Climate Action.
18 Nov 2024
Billions in the bush: Energy shift delivers $1 billion to farmers and $200 million to regions
Farmers to receive $0.9 to $1.1 billion in landholder payments for hosting clean energy by 2030, a new report from Farmers for Climate Action and the Clean Energy Council reveals.
19 Nov 2024
Report: Emissions reductions delivered by renewable energy
Aggregate CO2 emissions reduction between 2015 and 2023 was more than 200 million tonnes as a result of renewable energy growth.
20 Nov 2024
Australia's electricity emissions 30 per cent lower than 2015 due to renewables
A new report published today by the Clean Energy Council and Green Energy Markets shows that a surge in renewable energy investment since 2015 has reduced emissions by 30 per cent relative to if Australia had remained reliant on the 2015 fleet of power stations.
20 Nov 2024
House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy submission
The House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy is inquiring into the consideration of nuclear power generation, including deployment of small modular reactors, in Australia.
22 Nov 2024
Clean Energy Council responds to Frontier report: Developing a base case to assess the relative cost
The Clean Energy Council has conducted a thorough review and analysis of the recent Frontier Report titled: Developing a base case to assess the relative costs of nuclear power in the NEM which we believe risks misleading the Australian public by potentially inflating the cost of transitioning to renewables - through the use of irregular modelling approaches and presentation of data.
25 Nov 2024
Production credits bill a catalyst for Australia’s new net zero industries
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the introduction of the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024 into Federal Parliament this week.
12 Dec 2024
Best Practice Charter - reports
A set of commitments that signatories agree to uphold in the development of current and new clean energy projects.
20 Feb 2023
Congestion relief market is key to fixing grid congestion
Transmission access reform is a complicated subject. Check out our explainer to learn more.
28 Nov 2024
Nature Positive reforms are critical for renewable energy investment
Any decision to stall the progress of much-needed Nature Positive reforms to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act risks missing a crucial opportunity to address one of the most significant challenges facing investment in renewable energy projects across Australia.
28 Nov 2024
AEMC review confirms lower bills from renewable rollout
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the findings of the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)’s analysis of Australia’s clean energy transition released today.
01 Nov 2024
Submission on Victorian Wind and Renewable Hydrogen Worker Training Centres
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to make a submission in response to Victoria's Request for Information on their Wind and Hydrogen Worker Training Centres.
04 Dec 2024
Kane Thornton, Chief Executive - opening remarks to House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy
Opening remarks by Clean Energy Council Chief Executive, Kane Thornton, to the House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy, in Melbourne (4 December 2024).
05 Dec 2024
Policy change creates offshore wind investment uncertainty
As coal exits the energy system over coming years, investment in a suite of renewable energy technologies such as offshore wind, will be critical to deliver the lowest-cost energy system for consumers. Offshore wind also provides a substantial opportunity to create new jobs and economic opportunities for regional communities such as the Hunter over coming decades.
09 Dec 2024
Latest CSIRO report clears the air: Renewables are lowest cost
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the release of the latest GenCost report by the CSIRO, which reaffirms the fact that renewables firmed by storage and transmission remain the lowest cost pathway to replace our aging coal generators.
13 Dec 2024
Coalition nuclear plan a disaster for power bills, rooftop solar and renewable energy investment
The Coalition’s nuclear plan released today is a disaster for Australian households and their power bills, prioritising high-cost and inflexible nuclear power along with a dramatic slowdown in the installation of renewable energy including rooftop solar, according to the Clean Energy Council.
18 Dec 2024
Analysis of Frontier Economics' report on the economics of nuclear power in the NEM
Our review shows that the modelling is based on a number of flaws and unrealistic assumptions. Of concern, the modelling forms the basis of the Coalition’s nuclear plan, which indicates substantial slow-down in renewable energy deployment.
14 Mar 2024
Clean Energy Council welcomes project planning reforms for Victorian renewables projects
The announcement from the Victorian Government that it has accelerated planning pathways for renewable energy projects is welcomed by the Clean Energy Council.
20 Jan 2025
Clean energy to forge a strong future for aluminium made in Australia
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the Federal Government's announcement of a $2 billion production credit for the aluminium sector to switch to reliable, renewable electricity – a move set to help retain aluminium manufacturing on Aussie shores and lay the foundations for future investment in clean energy technologies and local jobs.
19 Jan 2025
Industry responds to QLD wind farm developments paused under Planning Act
Queensland leads the country in attracting investment in the resources and clean energy sector, and the industry is committed to engaging with the Queensland Government to protect this pipeline of investment.
28 Jan 2025
Former broadcaster Chris O'Keefe joins Australia's clean energy peak body as National Spokesperson
The Clean Energy Council has appointed Walkley Award-winning former Channel Nine journalist and 2GB radio host, Chris O’Keefe, as its new National Spokesperson, representing Australia’s growing clean energy sector, in an effort to help everyday Australians make sense of an intensifying national energy debate this election year.
19 Aug 2024
Submission to AEMO’s Integrating price responsive resources into the NEM - draft HLIA
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) on the draft High Level Implementation Assessment (HLIA) for the Integrating Price Responsive Resources (IPRR) into the National Electricity Market Rule Change.
22 Aug 2024
Submission to AEMC’s Draft Terms of Reference – Electricity Pricing for a Consumer Driven Future
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on the “Draft Terms of Reference – Electricity pricing for a consumer driven future”.
30 Aug 2024
Submission on DCCEEW's NatHERS for Existing Homes, Consultation Paper
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Department of Climate
Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s (DCCEEW) proposed addition of existing homes to the
Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS).
30 Jan 2025
AEMO quarterly analysis shows renewables rapidly replacing intermittent coal generation
Today’s Quarterly Energy Dynamics (QED) report released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) reinforces what is becoming increasingly obvious.
24 Jan 2025
Submission to the Victorian Consumer Energy Resources Consumer Protections Review, Directions Paper
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s (DEECA) Directions Paper on the Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Consumer Protections Review.
31 Jan 2025
New Energy Tech Approved Sellers: apply to join the Distributed Energy Leadership Forum
Nominations are now open for the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) Representative for the Distributed Energy Leadership Forum.
31 Jan 2025
Industry calls for greater consultation on Queensland wind farm reforms
The Clean Energy Council supports the introduction of impact assessments for local wind farm projects in Queensland, but cautioned against knee-jerk decisions that could risk future investment in Australia’s leading State for renewable energy investment, following the Queensland Government’s surprise announcement today.
02 Sep 2024
Submission to the ACT’s Paper: Minimum Standards for Rental Properties and Occupancy Law Reform
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Australian Capital
Territory’s (ACT) Consultation Paper: Minimum Standards for Rental Properties and Occupancy Law Reform.
12 Sep 2024
Submission on Draft Determination on Integrating Price Responsive Resources (IPRR) into the NEM
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Australian Energy
Market Commission (AEMC) on the Draft Determination for the Integrating Price Responsive Resources (IPRR) into the National Electricity Market (NEM) Rule Change.
06 Sep 2024
Submission to Energy Saving Scheme and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme Statutory Reviews 2025
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the New South
Wales (NSW) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s (DCCEEW) Energy Saving Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) Statutory Reviews 2025 discussion paper.
20 Dec 2024
Submission on the Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the design paper of the Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM) from the Department for Energy and Mining
15 Nov 2024
Submission to AER Issues Paper on Updating the Ring-fencing Guideline
Clean Energy Council has consistently called for the establishment of such ex-ante frameworks in relation to the ring-fencing provisions applied to network businesses
28 Jan 2025
CEC submission to the AER on the draft updated transmission ring-fencing guideline
We welcome the opportunity to comment on the AER’s draft explanatory statement and draft updated Ring-fencing Guideline (Electricity transmission)
30 Sep 2024
Clean Energy Council submission on Improving cost recovery arrangements for non-network options
The Clean Energy Council supports the rule change on improving how TNSPs recover the costs of delivering non-network options
30 Jan 2025
Submission to draft determination on cost recovery for non-network options
We are supportive of the proposed changes, which we consider are set to improve the process for approving and contracting with NNO proponents to deliver network improvements. Our comments seek to add more nuance to the draft determination
03 Feb 2025
Submission to proposed amendments to the Service Target Performance Incentive Scheme
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) does not support suspending the market impact component without a replacement and supports the amendments to the network capability component with additional improvements.
22 Nov 2024
Submission to AEMO's ISP 2026 Methodology Issues Paper
The CEC broadly supports AEMO’s proposed changes to the ISP methodology to incorporate both changes to the National Energy Rules and feedback obtained from Energy Ministers through their review of the ISP
07 Nov 2024
Submission to draft determination to AEMC on Better integrating gas and community sentiment into the
The CEC supports the changes proposed under the rule change as they would better reflect the NEO and the direct and indirect costs that affect project delivery imposed by social licence
30 Jan 2025
CEC submission to the Reliability Panel on System Restart Ancillary Services Review
The CEC considers that AEMO needs to provide clear investment signals for market participants on any SRAS requirements
22 Jan 2025
Submission to the 2024 Congestion Information Resource guidelines review
We welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on AEMO’s draft report and proposed amendments to the Congestion Information Resource Guidelines (CIR guidelines), as part of its 2024 consultation on the CIR Guidelines.
07 Feb 2025
Industry responds to policy U-turn on proposed Southern Ocean Offshore Wind Zone
Australia has enormous potential in offshore wind. This could play a huge role in powering our country’s energy system in the future, driving down power prices as well as creating enormous numbers of jobs and economic opportunities in areas like South-West Victoria.
11 Feb 2025
Production Tax Credit bill puts Australia back in the game for new growth industries
The successful passage of Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024 by the Australian Senate is a win for jobs, manufacturing and economic growth, according to the peak body for the clean energy sector.
08 Mar 2023
International Women’s Day address to Women in Energy Symposium
When I started my engineering degree 25 years ago there were 5 women in my cohort of 60 aspiring first year engineering students.
13 Feb 2025
Back on track - Aussie clean energy investment reaches new highs in 2024
Australia has seen its best year for large-scale renewable energy investment since 2018, finishing the year strong in 2024 with $9 billion in total capital investment committed to projects that will help Aussies keep the lights on, according to new figures released by the Clean Energy Council today.
13 Feb 2025
Statement on legislation of Capacity Investment Scheme
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the Federal Parliament today legislating the continuation of the Capacity Investment Scheme to deliver 23 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity and 9 GW of clean dispatchable capacity by the end of 2030.
13 Feb 2025
Quarterly investment report: 2024 was the biggest year for clean energy investment since 2018
Renewable energy investment reached new highs in 2024 with a massive $9 billion invested in renewable energy projects across the year, along with 10,000 new jobs.
17 Feb 2025
Submission to NEM wholesale review
The CEC's submission to the NEM wholesale market settings review (or the Nelson review) identifies the need to address long-term uncertainty through well-thought-out market design.
21 Feb 2025
Submission to VicGrid's GIA consultation paper
The CEC's submission to the NEM wholesale market settings review (or the Nelson review) identifies the need to address long-term uncertainty through well-thought-out market design.
24 Feb 2025
WA residential battery commitment will benefit all energy customers
We commend WA Labor’s recognition that behind-the-meter energy storage will play a key role in delivering greater value for energy customers and taxpayers, following the commitment to a statewide residential battery subsidy and loan scheme, in the event they returned to government.
26 Feb 2025
Clean Energy Works for Australia - Industry launches new campaign as national energy debate heats up
Close to 70 per cent of Australians support the need to build more renewable energy projects according to new research released today by the Clean Energy Council as it launches a new public information campaign, titled, ‘Clean energy works for Australia’, to help tackle growing mis and disinformation ahead of the 2025 Federal election.
27 Feb 2025
NSW Government support for big batteries and pumped hydro will help keep the lights on
The Clean Energy Council welcomes the NSW Government's announcement today to support the development of three new long-duration storage assets, including two big batteries and a pumped hydro scheme.
Social license leading practice course
Learn how to build trust with local communities, address concerns and foster social license for large-scale clean energy projects.
28 Feb 2025
New feasibility licences put wind in the sails for clean energy generated at sea
“The Clean Energy Council welcomes Minister Bowen’s announcement today which saw the awarding of feasibility licences to two additional Australian offshore wind projects – the Equinor and Oceanex-developed Novocastrian offshore wind farm in the Hunter offshore wind area and the Alinta and JERA Nex-developed Spinifex offshore wind farm in the Southern Ocean region.
04 Mar 2025
Renewables the cheapest path to lower Aussie energy bills - new report finds
Australian power bills could jump by 30 per cent for households and 41 per cent for small businesses by 2030, further aggravating the cost-of-living crisis, if Australia stalls the rollout of renewable energy, independent modelling released today by the Clean Energy Council reveals.
04 Mar 2025
The Impact of a Delayed Transition on Electricity Bills
The Impact of a Delayed Transition on Electricity Bills report examines the impact to power bills for Australian households and businesses should renewable energy generation be capped at 54 per cent, as proposed under a nuclear energy policy.
05 Mar 2025
Laura Jeffrey's AICD Scholarship opportunity
Hear more from Laura Jeffrey, recipient of our 2024-25 Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Scholarship.
13 Mar 2025
Response to the 2025-26 Default Market Offer (AER)
While today’s decision is not what was hoped for, it confirms that ageing and increasingly unreliable coal-fired power stations, are by far the biggest contributors to these higher costs for Australian households and small businesses - as well as an over-reliance on expensive gas, which is in short supply.
17 Mar 2025
Rooftop solar uptake booms in 2024 - New report sparks call for national home battery rebate
Australians’ desire to take control of their power bills has continued to see rooftop solar uptake boom in 2024, according to the Clean Energy Council’s bi-annual Rooftop Solar and Storage Report (Jul-Dec 2024) released today which found for the fifth consecutive year, more than 300,000 Australian homes and businesses installed rooftop solar.
17 Mar 2025
Rooftop solar and storage biannual report
More than 300,000 rooftop solar systems were installed across Australia last year, bringing the total number to more than 4 million.
20 Mar 2025
Green light to unlock Australia's green hydrogen potential
The Clean Energy Council welcomes today’s announcement of the first recipient from the Australian Government’s Hydrogen Headstart program with $814 million in funding allocated to the 1500 MW Murchison Green Hydrogen Project in Western Australia, for the development of a major new renewable ammonia export facility.
07 Mar 2025
Submission to NSW Emergency Backstop Mechanism & CER Installer Portal
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) Consultation Paper, NSW Emergency Backstop Mechanism and Consumer Energy Resources Installer Portal.
25 Mar 2025
Budget 2025-26: Short-term energy bill relief with renewables on track to lower future power bills
With over 70 per cent of Australians naming cost-of-living as their priority issue in recent polls, the Clean Energy Council has welcomed the additional $150 energy bill rebate for all Australian families and small businesses in this years’ Federal Budget.
While this short-term relief will be welcomed by Australians, the Clean Energy Council continues to call for a national home battery program that will deliver long-term reductions in power prices.
06 Apr 2025
Cheaper batteries set to supercharge Aussie rooftop solar savings
Today’s commitment by Federal Labor to provide a 30 per cent discount on the upfront cost of purchasing a home battery, through its Cheaper Home Battery Program, is a significant and welcome cost of living measure that will supercharge energy savings for the four million Aussies with rooftop solar on their homes.
10 Apr 2025
$58 billion of clean energy investment, 42,000 jobs foregone by 2030 under Coalition plan
At least $58 billion worth of new private investment in clean energy would be wiped from Australia’s economy, with more than 42,000 full-time equivalent jobs and billions of dollars in community benefits at risk if renewable energy is capped at 54 per cent of Australia’s electricity mix under the Coalition’s energy agenda, new modelling has found.
10 Apr 2025
Private investment foregone: an analysis of the economic impact of a stalled clean energy transition
Private investment foregone: an analysis of the economic impact of a stalled clean energy transition
10 Apr 2025
Op-ed: Coalition nuclear power plan risks energy bill meltdown
Is it just me or have we somehow gone back in time? US President Donald Trump is introducing 1960’s era tariffs and isolationist polices that are creating massive global economic risk and uncertainty.
While here at home, the Federal Coalition is proposing to halt private investment in the lowest cost form of energy generation (renewables) and instead focus on the highest cost forms of generation (nuclear and gas) with 1960’s levels of government ownership and taxpayer funding.
Leading practice: First Nations engagement course
Understand how to engage and partner with First Nations communities on clean energy projects.
28 Apr 2025
Submission to ACT Emergency Backstop Consultation Paper
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government on the ACT Emergency Backstop Capability Consultation Paper.
04 May 2025
Australian Election delivers mandate for clean energy
The Clean Energy Council, the peak body for Australia’s renewable energy industry, congratulates the Australian Labor Party on a decisive and historic victory at the 2025 election - a vote of confidence by the Australian people in the nation’s clean energy future.
07 May 2025
Clean Energy Council Chief Executive to step down after 15 years of leadership
After 15 years of leadership at the Clean Energy Council, and over ten years as Chief Executive, Kane Thornton, will step down from the role at the end of July.
15 May 2025
Clean Energy Council's statement on the role of gas in Australia's energy mix
There has been a bit of misinformation and misreporting on the Clean Energy Council’s approach to gas recently.
This is a complex and nuanced topic. But facts matter. See our statement here.
16 May 2025
Victorian Transmission Plan crucial to unlocking clean energy investment
The Clean Energy Council today welcomed the release of VicGrid’s 2025 Victorian
Transmission Plan (VTP) and emphasised the importance of a strong grid and clear
regulatory settings that will provide certainty for community and clean energy investors.