Australian Federal Budget Update
Archived News, Posted on 11 May 2011
Federal Budget Update 2011
10 May 2011
Lauren Solomonn Clean Energy Council
With the Federal Government largely going into this budget focused on workforce participation and cost of living pressures it was a quiet night for renewable energy. There was no mention of climate change or renewable energy in the budget speech, showing the government’s intention to highlight a carbon price as its flagship support for the sector.
Key changes in tonight’s Budget include:
- • The expanded $102.2 million Emerging Renewables program to support the development of emerging renewable energy technology, a win for technologies such as geothermal and ocean energy
- • $53.2 million additional funding over four years to provide the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER) with the resources necessary to administer new statutory responsibilities resulting from the amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 made in June 2010
- • $13.7 million in additional funding over two years to Solar Cities to ensure delivery of program objectives
- • $20.2 million in additional funding over four years to support delivery of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007
- • $13 million additional funding over four years to support energy efficiency initiatives identified in the National Strategy on Energy Efficiency
- • The National Solar Schools Program will close on 30 June 2013, reducing the budget for this program by $156.4 million. Successful schools in the 10/11 funding round will receive grant payments. There will be two further rounds for 11/12 and 12/13.
The Federal Government re-confirmed funding for large scale solar generation through the $1.3 billion Solar Flagships program. In addition, $20 million will be provided to establish the Australian Biofuels Research Institute, including a $5 million grant to James Cook University in Townsville for a biofuels development project.
The Clean Energy Council has submitted a proposal to the Federal Government for the establishment of a Carbon Bank, with a portion of the revenue from a carbon price to be channelled into renewable energy investment.
The CEC continues to press home the importance of including energy efficiency measures and investment in new emerging technologies as part of the government’s delivery of a carbon price.
Lauren Solomon
Policy Manager
Clean Energy Council
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Posted on 04 Mar 2010Thursday 04 March 2010Future Sustainability working with the Federal Government on Renewable Energy TopicsFederal Member for Oxley, Bernie Ripoll, has met with local Renewable Energy Company Future Sustainability, to hear firsthand how the industry is coping with the changes to the governmen...
Future Sustainability attending 2010 Courier Mail Home Show
Posted on 24 Feb 2010Future Sustainability attending the 2010 Courier mail home show.Venue: RNA Showgrounds Country: Brisbane, AustraliaStart Date: 27-FEB-10 End Date: 07-MAR-10This year Future Sustainability again will have an information stand set up at the Courier Mail home show. After previous year&...
ALL Solar Packages now include over $2,500 extended warranties
Posted on 16 Feb 2010Future Sustainability is proud to announce that ALL of our Solar Packages now include over $2,500 extended warranties as a standard, look at what you get: INVERT ENERGY SOLAR PANELS (Backed by an ASX listed company)Longest Solar Panel Warranty in the Australian Solar Market...
Future Sustainability now servicing Northern NSW (Northern Rivers')
Posted on 15 Feb 2010We are proud to announce that highly qualified Sustainability Consultants are now on the ground in Northern NSW (Northern Rivers') area.The areas that Future Sustainability will be servicing are Tweed Coast, Murwillumbah, Ballina, Lismore, Hastings Point, Evans Head, Brunswick Heads, Bangalow,...
Foil Insulation Pulled from Rebate
Posted on 09 Feb 2010Future Sustainability did a risk assessment of Foil insulation some time ago and made the decision to reject this product from our product list for safety reasons. News came through from the Federal Government that Foil Insulation is no longer available under the Energy Efficient Homes Package....
Solar System approved for Anglican Parish of Algester
Posted on 29 Jan 2010Future Sustainability has been approved to install a Grid Connect Solar Power System for the Anglican Parish of Algester.Future Sustainability works closely with community groups to supply and install sustainable products such as Solar Power & Solar Hot Water on Community buildings...
Northern NSW Office Opening early Febraury 2010
Posted on 29 Jan 2010Future Sustainability is opening an office in Northern NSW in Early February 2010. The areas that Future Sustainability will be servicing are Tweed Coast, Murwillumbah, Ballina, Lismore, Hastings Point, Evans Head, Brunswick Heads, Bangalow, Goonellabah, Alstonville, Casino, Kyogle, B...
Kick out solar installers, says industry
Posted on 18 Jan 2010Some of Australia's biggest green energy players have joined forces to urge the Federal Government to remove solar water heaters from a scheme designed to entice investment in renewable power.After last month's failure at Copenhagen to secure a binding global agreement on cutting carbon, the...
Electricity price to rise under renewable energy plan
Posted on 04 Jan 2010HOUSEHOLDS are facing yet another rise in electricity prices and will have to wait a year longer than businesses to get compensation.Climate Change Minister Penny Wong yesterday revealed interim assistance for big polluters that use a lot of electricity.Meet our One Degree champions at The G...
Do energy efficient homes attract a price premium?
Posted on 06 Dec 2009The Matusik Snapshot - Issue March 2009 "A good question and a rather pertinent one, given the new energy ratings just released for new homes by the Queensland government. " > Read the article (PDF)...
Solar Credits - FAQs
Posted on 04 Dec 2009The Solar Credits Fact Sheet on the Department of Climate Change website www.climatechange.gov.au provides more detailed information on Solar Credits.> Downlioad FAQs (PDF)...
Solar Hot Water Rebate - Guidelines and application form
Posted on 02 Dec 2009The Australian Government’s $4 gy Efficient Homes Package aims to improve the energy rating of Australian homes – cutting their energy waste, making them more comfortable and helping home owners save up to 40 per cent on their electricity bills. The Solar Hot Water Rebate is a key part ...
Solar Hot Water Rebate - Guidelines and application form
Posted on 02 Dec 2009The Australian Government’s $4 gy Efficient Homes Package aims to improve the energy rating of Australian homes – cutting their energy waste, making them more comfortable and helping home owners save up to 40 per cent on their electricity bills. The Solar Hot Water Rebate is a key part ...
