Renewable energy
Latest news
- 1000 plus schools already signed up for solar - Media release, 18 August 2008
- Solar and Water Grants to Benefit Schools and Industry - Media release, 22 July 2008
Programs & resources
- National Solar Schools
- grants to install solar power systems, rainwater tanks and a range of energy efficiency measures - Renewable Remote Power Generation
- rebates supporting renewable energy in remote areas - Solar homes and communities
- rebates for householders and owners of community use buildings - Solar hot water
- rebates to install solar and heat pump hot water systems in existing eligible homes - Power supply
- Projects, publications & resources
Renewable energy is an essential part of Australia’s low emissions energy mix and is important to Australia’s energy security. It plays a strong role in reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions and helping Australia stay on track to meet its Kyoto target and beyond. Australian Government support for renewable energy assists industry development, reduces barriers to the national electricity market, and provides community access to renewable energy.
Related programs
- REEF - Renewable Energy Equity Fund
- provides venture capital for small innovative renewable energy companies - LETA - Low Emissions Technology and Abatement
- local deployment, industry development and export of renewable energy technologies - Solar Cities
- demonstrating how solar power, smart meters, energy efficiency and new approaches to electricity pricing can combine to provide a sustainable energy future in urban locations throughout Australia
Previous grant programs
- Renewable Energy Industry Development Program (REID)
- Renewable Energy Commercialisation Program (RECP)
- Renewable Energy Industry Program (REIP)
- Renewable Energy Showcase
State and Territory renewable energy programs
State and Territory Governments have also implemented measures to increase the uptake of renewable energy:
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Rebates & grants
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