The renewable energy sector is leading the transition to a net-zero carbon economy, and was recognised again in the Climate Change Authority’s recent report as being fundamental to a sustainable recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. Read more

Crown Lands has released a draft State Strategic Plan for managing and using Crown land in NSW for public comment. Read more

Federal Government’s acceptance of King Review proposals a win for the resurgence of carbon capture and storage. Read more

Hydrogen is heating up with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) offering $70m in a new funding round. Read more

Proponents of projects under construction in NSW can now take advantage of relaxed work day restrictions under new COVID-19 amendments. Read more

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has provided insights into relevant considerations for proposed solar farms in three recent decisions, in which three of the five projects considered were refused. Read more

Wind energy facility proponents should take note of recent developments in the regulation of noise impacts from wind energy facilities in Victoria, which signal increased scrutiny of noise impacts from operations. Read more

The Victorian government has today released the new Solar Energy Facilities – Design and Development Guideline (Guidelines), reflecting the similar policy approach to wind energy facilities. A planning scheme amendment is now expected to occur imminently to introduce the Guidelines to the Victoria Planning Provisions which will require all applicants for a solar energy facility to, as relevant, consider and follow the Guidelines prior to, and when, making a planning permit application. Read more