Tag: Net zero

PM’s net-zero policy coordinator will make NRF referrals

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Net Zero Economy Authority’s role in coordinating net-zero industry policy will include investment referrals to the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, according to a new bill. Tabled by Assistant...

NSW pumps $275m into clean energy manufacturing

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The New South Wales government will make $275 million in clean energy manufacturing grants available to local businesses in a bid to grow the state’s renewable energy supply chain....

Mining new frontiers: Energy efficiency innovation is key 

Posted on   |  by Jason Stevens
“Energy transition is quite scary for many companies in mining,” says Climatech Zero chief executive Peter O’Connell, where the 4.9 per cent carbon reduction goal is daunting.   “We’re currently...

Govt adds critical minerals link to NAIF mandate

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s investment mandate has been updated to tie it more closely to the government’s critical minerals strategy, emissions reduction targets, and ambition to become a...

Global push-back on Net Zero demands an industrial rethink

Posted on   |  by Sandy Plunkett
When Australian Greens Leader, Adam Bandt raved last week about the US administration’s $1.5 trillion Inflation Reduction Act subsidy largesse for America’s green energy reindustrialisation, he again called for...

AIIA urges govt to use tech budget to reach net zero goal

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The carbon footprint of the federal government’s vast technology estate should be measured as a first step toward incentivising agencies to redirect billions in spending to energy-efficient clouds and...