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A study by CSIRO has found that the waves in the ocean could supply about 10 per cent of Australia’s electricity by 2050.
Ian Cresswell, Director CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship said understanding the potential of this clean, sustainable energy source was important for CSIRO.
"Assessing the opportunities and challenges from resource to the market is a first for ocean renewable energy in Australia. Given the potential of ocean energy and the fact that it's a very new technology, CSIRO wanted to understand what is the sustainable level at which this resource could be used for energy supply and whether it could be competitive with other energy technologies," Mr Cresswell said.
Victoria consults on insulation incentives
The Victorian Government has released an issues paper on the possible provision of incentives for the installation of ceiling insulation under Victoria's Energy Saver Incentive (ESI) scheme.
$1.3 million for solar research
The Federal Government has announced $1.3 million in funding for Australia’s next generation of solar researchers.
New turbine opened for Katherine
The Northern Territory Government has officially opened the $6.2 million, 12.5MW gas turbine at Katherine Power Station, forming part of the ongoing $1.8 billion infrastructure program aimed at upgrading the Territory’s power and water network.
Solar could power Victoria twice over
A new report released by the Climate Commission has found that Victoria is failing to capitalise on near ideal conditions for solar and wind energy.
$70 million program to support coal mining abatement technology
The Federal Government’s $70 million Coal Mining Abatement Technology Support Package has been launched, providing funding to accelerate the development of abatement technologies and processes for the Australian coal mining industry.
Australian Innovation Challenge open for entries
Innovative individuals and projects across seven fields have an opportunity to secure cash prizes and national recognition as part of the Australian Innovation Challenge, an initiative of The Australian newspaper in association with Shell Australia.
APPEA conference kicks off in Darwin
The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association’s (APPEA) Conference on workforce development and productivity has commenced in Darwin, marking the first time the conference has been hosted in the city.
EPA recommends James Price Point for approval
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has delivered its final assessment of the proposed James Price Point Liquefied Natural Gas precict, recommending the project for approval.
Melbourne to fund green retrofitting
Changes to legislation in Victoria is set to allow property trusts to gain access to financing for environmental upgrades, likely to result in significant increases to opportunities for green retrofitting in Melbourne’s city centre.
Report shows mounting pressure of energy prices
A new report published by the Australian Industry Group has found that while energy efficiency continues to rise, energy prices are still placing mounting pressure on businesses.
Energy Watch slugged with $2 million for misleading ads
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has won its Federal Court action against Energy Watch, which ordered the company to pay $1.95 million for misleading advertising, while former CEO, Benjamin Polis, designated as the “figurehead of Energy Watch”, to pay $65,000 for his voiceover role in the misleading radio advertisements.
MBA argues for retrofitting
Master Builders Australia has argued that the release of the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency’s National Building Energy Standard Setting Assessment and Rating Framework shows the underlying need to focus more on retrofitting current buildings.
WA receives advice on EPA
Western Australian Environment Minister, Bill Marmion, has received legal advice from the State’s Solicitor’s Office regarding the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) assessment of the Browse LNG Precinct at James Price Point in the state’s Kimberly region.
Change ahead for Australia's gas market
Australian gas markets are expected to undergo significant change over the short and long term, particularly in eastern Australia via a rapid increase in LNG exports from the middle of this decade according to the recently released BREE Gas Market Report.
Clark appointed UNSW Chair of Energy Strategy and Policy
Former Chief Defence Scientist Professor Robert Clark has been appointed to the newly created Chair of Energy Strategy and Policy at the University of New South Wales.
LNG exports to triple in five years
The Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE) has released a report that predicts national exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) could more than triple to 63 million tonnes per annum by 2016-17.
Report backs Victoria's push for energy reform
A report released by an expert panel has found that Victoria’s energy consumers are being disadvantaged by the appeals system for regulatory decisions on energy network charges.
SA and NT show off resources potential
The South Australian and Northern Territory governments have joined forces to welcome delegates at the Australia China Resources Symposium, in a bid to show off their rapidly expanding minerals and energy sectors.
Smart power from water
Victoria’s Smart Water Fund has enlisted the methane-producing potential of algae and Flinders University expertise in a move to reduce the carbon emissions and the power bills of the State’s water sector through increased renewable energy use.
$200 million Clean Tech innovation grants open
The Federal Government has opened the $200 million Clean Technology Innovation Program (CTIP) to provide grants for Australian businesses to find and develop innovate ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.