Clean Energy Council

27/08/2026

There's a lot of talk today about the role of the renewables in regional Australia.

We've pulled together the real numbers on what renewable energy projects are delivering for jobs, local business and community funding in Central West NSW.

Discover the facts at https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/central-west-orana

26/08/2026

Welcoming the opening of Australia's first offshore wind auction in Victoria, our CEO Jackie Trad, said “As Victoria’s population and economy grows, more homes, businesses and industries will need more power, and investing in offshore wind means Victorians will have, reliable, local power for decades to come.”

Offshore wind can unlock thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investment for regional communities, while delivering energy reliability for generations of Victorians as ageing coal power stations retire.

Read our response to this landmark moment for Australian renewables https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/news-resources/industry-welcomes-first-offshore-wind-auctions

25/08/2026

Australia needs more power. Our electricity demand is set to increase substantially over the next decade, driven by electrification across homes, businesses and industry.

AEMO’s Electricity Statement of Opportunities, released yesterday, highlights the need to keep building the generation and transmission infrastructure required to meet this growing demand and maintain a reliable electricity system.

As coal-fired power stations retire, projects like VNI West will be critical to connecting new renewable generation and moving power to where it is needed.

As our CEO Jackie Trad said, ‘The last thing governments should be doing is cancelling critical infrastructure like VNI West, like the Victorian Opposition announced they intend to do last week. Building less generation and transmission will only put greater pressure on reliability and household power bills.’

The message is clear: Australia needs to keep building the energy infrastructure required to support growing demand, maintain reliability and put downward pressure on power bills.

Download the 2026 ESOO: https://www.aemo.com.au/energy-systems/electricity/national-electricity-market-nem/nem-forecasting-and-planning/forecasting-and-reliability/nem-electricity-statement-of-opportunities-esoo

20/08/2026

The Victorian Coalition’s promise to scrap a key transmission link, if elected, puts Victoria's energy security and power bills at risk.

The half-century-old Yallourn coal-fired power station is scheduled to close in just a few years’ time and VNI West is a critical part of the infrastructure needed to replace that generation, allowing more electricity to travel between Victoria and New South Wales when it’s needed.

Cancelling the transmission link without a credible replacement means fewer energy options for the state and greater volatility for households and businesses.

We hope the Victorian Coalition will produce a detailed supply and demand plan for 2028 to 2035 showing what will replace Yallourn, how much new generation and storage will be required and when it will be operating.

At a time of global instability and energy insecurity, the last thing Victorians need is a political decision that makes their power bills more volatile.

Victorians deserve a transparent and orderly energy plan that powers our homes and businesses reliably and affordably.

🔗 Find out more about our response https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/news-resources/coalition-vni-west-decision-puts-victoria-s-energy-security-at-risk

👂Listen to the full interview on ABC Melbourne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fvvy7eYfk4

18/08/2026

📍 Today in Traralgon, Clean Energy Council CEO Jackie Trad joined industry, government and community leaders at the Gippsland New Energy Conference.

Gippsland has powered Victoria for generations, and it's set to play a major role in powering our future too.

With new renewable energy projects, growing workforce opportunities and major investment in training and skills, the region is well placed to lead Australia's next energy chapter.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion about Gippsland's future and the opportunities ahead.

13/08/2026

The NETCC program, which exists to help protect consumers buying rooftop solar, home batteries and more, has just undergone its first independent review.

It confirms the NETCC is playing a necessary and important role, while setting out 10 key recommendations to help it evolve alongside Australia's world-leading uptake of solar and batteries.

As the Administrator of the program, we're proud of what NETCC has delivered in its first three years and we're committed to building on it. We'll now work with the NETCC Council to put the recommendations into action.

Download the review at https://www.newenergytech.org.au/2026-review

The first independent review of the NETCC program has been released, setting out key recommendations to strengthen consumer protections for rooftop solar, home batteries and new energy tech.

The NETCC Independent Rreview, conducted by PATHMAKER and grids, confirms the NETCC is playing a necessary and important role in consumer protection, providing a clear, credible and nationally consistent framework, filling important gaps not covered by other regulation and lifting standards in sales, customer disclosures and customer service.

But a lot has changed since the NETCC launch three years ago. New technologies have emerged, consumer expectations have shifted and industry practices have matured.

The review contains 10 key recommendations to ensure the NETCC remains trusted, responsive and aligned with the needs of consumers, industry and government.

The work now begins on an implementation plan that considers the review's recommendations and identifies priorities for action.

🔗 Read the full findings and recommendations: https://www.newenergytech.org.au/2026-review

10/08/2026

Hundreds of data centres are operating across Australia and they could become one of Australia's biggest growth opportunities.

But we also face a challenge.

Data centre demand is expected to grow from around 2% of electricity demand today to almost 10% by 2050. At the same time, only 7.4 GW of renewable projects have reached construction or commitment.

The opportunity is not simply attracting data centres. It's ensuring their growth helps unlock the investment needed to grow Australia's energy system alongside them.

Because this isn't just an energy story. It's a competitiveness, productivity and economic growth story.

Find out how Australia’s data centre boom can both power the digital economy and drive new clean energy investment https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/news-resources/powering-the-digital-economy

07/08/2026

What a powerful two days it was at the Australian Clean Energy Summit last week.

Over 1,500 of Australia's most influential energy leaders came together in Sydney for conversations that will shape our energy future.

As Jackie Trad said in her opening address: "Secure our energy. Secure our future. And secure it for Australia."

🎥 Watch the highlights and hear from the people who were there, capturing some of the moments that made it so memorable.

Thank you to every speaker, delegate, partner and member who made it happen. We'll see you next year.

06/08/2026

Visitor registration for 2026 is now OPEN!

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Join 16,500+ industry professionals under one roof, meet 490+ leading suppliers showcasing the latest in clean energy technology and hear from 500+ expert speakers across 100+ conference sessions covering the trends, challenges and opportunities defining the sector.

Whether you are looking to discover new solutions, hear from the brightest minds in the industry or build relationships that move your business forward, All Energy Australia delivers it all across two action-packed days.

Register now at: https://bit.ly/AEA26_CEC


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05/08/2026

Big win for businesses going solar 🌞

The Government has just announced it's expanding support for commercial and industrial solar, lifting the size limit for systems under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) from 100kW to a full 1MW. The new rules are expected to come into effect on 1 October.

That means hundreds of thousands more Australian businesses can now access support to install solar, reduce their emissions and slash their energy bills. A large industrial site could save up to $228,000 a year on power bills.

We've been calling for exactly this kind of support to maximise our world-leading rooftop solar industry and commercial and industrial roof space. Great to see it delivered 👏

Find out more about the announcement https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/putting-more-roofs-work
View our response https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/news-resources/clean-energy-council-welcomes-game-changing-commercial-and-industrial-solar-incentive