Energy
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
The AEMC was established to undertake rule making and market development in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and over time the gas market. The AEMC is responsible for administration and publishing of the National Electricity Rules; the rule making process under the new National Electricity Law; and providing policy advice to the MCE in relation to the NEM.
Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) performs economic regulation of the wholesale electricity market and electricity transmission networks in the National Electricity Market (NEM), and enforcement of the National Electricity Law and National Electricity Rules.
Bioenergy Atlas of Australia
The Bioenergy Atlas of Australia provides access to maps and information on existing and potential biomass energy resources as well as existing industry locations, infrastructure and other key data to assist in planning an emerging bioenergy industry.
CSIRO Energy Technology
CSIRO Energy Technology looks at the ways in which the generation and consumption of energy and power affects Australia and Australians. In particular, they investigate ways in which processes can be made more efficient and better for the environment.
Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET)
The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism develops policy and administers legislation covering Australia's resources and energy industries and plays an important role in formulating Australia's response to climate change issues.
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
ERAC is the council responsible for the liaison between the technical and safety electrical regulatory authorities of eight Australian States/Territories and New Zealand.
Energy Reform Implementation Group
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Reform Implementation Group (ERIG) will investigate how best to encourage the development of a truly national electricity transmission system. It will also consider whether enhanced energy market structures and financial market arrangements are needed to foster competition in the sector.
Energy White Paper
The Australian Government released its comprehensive energy policy, Securing Australia's Energy Future, on 15 June 2004. The energy white paper establishes the policy framework for the development of the energy sector in Australia. This website provides a gateway to information on the implementation of energy white paper measures.
National Framework for Energy Efficiency (NFEE)
Aims to unlock the significant yet untapped economic potential associated with the increased uptake of energy efficient processes and technologies across Australia.
Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER)
The Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator is a statutory authority established to oversee the implementation of the Government's mandatory renewable energy target.
REC Registry
The REC Registry is an Internet-based registry system that supports the Commonwealth Government's Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET) scheme by facilitating the creation, transfer and surrender of Renewable Energy Certificates.
Renewable Energy
The renewable energy web site is published by the Australian Greenhouse Office to promote the use of renewable energy and develop the Australian renewable energy industry.
Uranium Mining, Processing and Nuclear Energy Review Taskforce
On 6 June 2006, the Prime Minister announced the appointment of a Taskforce to undertake an objective, scientific and comprehensive review into uranium mining, processing and the contribution of nuclear energy in Australia in the longer term. The Taskforce invites feedback on its draft report by 12 December 2006.
