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Federal Government

1. Commonwealth Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA)

Develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture

2. Commonwealth Department of Climate Change

Commonwealth Department of Climate Change was established to address the issue of reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to the impacts of climate change that cannot be avoided and assist in shaping a global solution.

3. Commonwealth Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism

Commonwealth Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism

4. CSIRO Renewable Energy

CSIRO Renewable Energy - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s research and development in the area of renewable energy.

5. GreenPower

GreenPower is a government accreditation program for renewable energy.

6. Office of Renewable Energy Regulator

Office of Renewable Energy Regulator – statutory authority established to oversee the implementation of Australian Government’s mandatory renewable energy target

7. Renewable Energy Atlas of Australia

Renewable Energy Atlas of Australia - provides information on Australia’s Renewable Energy Resources profiles wind, solar, geothermal, ocean energy and bioenergy resources.

 

State Government

1. Energy futures Queensland

Energy futures Queensland – Government website providing information on energy in Queensland and renewable energy sources.

2. Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Protection Agency - Queensland Government department which addresses climate change and protecting the environment in Queensland.

3. Office of Clean Energy

Office of Clean Energy – Queensland government office which oversees the integration of renewable energy, energy efficiency and demand management related projects across Queensland. Includes the Queensland Renewable Energy Plan

4. Office of Climate Change

Office of Climate Change –Queensland Government’s climate change website which includes information on State government strategies to address climate change, news and events, grants and funding and links to related websites

5. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland – industry specific workplace health and safety information, access to legislation and codes of practice, and links to other relevant sites

6. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland industry specific workplace health and safety information, access to legislation and codes of practice, and links to other relevant sites

 

Industry

1. Clean Energy Council (CBC)

Clean Energy Council (CBC) – industry association representing the clean energy and energy efficiency sectors.

2. Ecospecifier
Ecospecifier is a knowledge base of over 3500 eco-products, eco-materials, technologies and resources
3. Energy Networks Association (ENA)

Energy Networks Association (ENA) - peak national body representing gas and electricity distribution businesses throughout Australia

 

Legislation

1. Commonwealth legislation
Commonwealth legislation
2. Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Act 2000
Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Act 2000
3. Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000
Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000

 

Networks

1. Bushlight

Bushlight is an innovative renewable energy project which aims to increase access to sustainable energy services within remote Indigenous communities across Australia

2. Green Electricity Watch (GEW)

Green Electricity Watch (GEW) provides a ranking of green electricity products to raise awareness and preference for products which make a greater difference to Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.

3. International Energy Agency (IEA)

International Energy Agency (IEA) - is an intergovernmental organisation which acts as energy policy advisor to 28 member countries in their effort to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for their citizens. Current work focuses on climate change policies, market reform, energy technology collaboration and links to the rest of the world, especially major consumers and producers of energy like China, India, Russia and the OPEC countries.

 

Peak / Professional Bodies

1. Alternative Technology Association (ATA)

Alternative Technology Association (ATA) - not-for-profit organisation, promoting sustainable technology and practice

2. Australian Geothermal Energy Association

Australian Geothermal Energy Association works with all Australian Governments, the academic community, relevant scientific organisations and the media to promote information about the progress of the industry and its capabilities.

3. Australian New Zealand Solar Energy Society

 Australian New Zealand Solar Energy Society

 

Upcoming Events

Industry Breakfast - ''Cleantech in Australia: An update'' - 29 May 12

29-May-2012
When: Tuesday 29 May 2012 Time: 6.45am (sharp) - 9.00am Where: To be advised Cost: $35 members, $40 non members. Includes breakfast. RSVP: 5pm Friday 25 May 2012. Payments must accompa..

The Sunshine Coast World Environment Day Festival

03-Jun-2012
Sunday 3rd June 2012 University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs The Sunshine Coast World Environment Day Festival will bring together a raft of innovators, businesses, experts and co..

Clean Technology Solutions Workshop - 05 Jun 12

05-Jun-2012
Do you work in food manufacturing or steel fabrication? Or are you part of their supply chain? Want to reduce your energy, water and waste costs? If you answered “YES” to any ..

World Environment Day

05-Jun-2012
Forsest: Nature at your service In support of the UN International Year of Forests Green Economy: Does it include YOU? The 2012 theme for World Environment Day is Green Economy: ..
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