26 October 2023 A Curtin University-led national research project to advance decarbonisation in Australia, Pathways to Net Zero Precincts has launched at the All Energy Conference in Melbourne today. The groundbreaking initiative, led by the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute, and delivered through the Cooperative Research Centre, RACE for 2030, is dedicated to decarbonising the […]
Major project addressing energy efficiency in existing Australian homes launches 26 October 2023, Melbourne – A new initiative aimed at unlocking the full potential of energy upgrades in existing housing stock has been officially launched with the kick-off of the Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes (EUAH) project at the All Energy Conference in Melbourne today. […]
CSIRO Black Mountain, 2-40 Clunies Ross Street, Acton, ACT 2601 csiro.au ABN|41 687 119 230 MEDIA RELEASE Smart buildings project to cut emissions and electricity costs in NSW A new $11 million project led by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will drive the development of new technology to support flexible demand for energy, empowering […]
The Energy efficiency definitions for the Australian Energy Employment Report has been released today coinciding with the first day of the National Energy Efficiency Conference. The report is released by the Cooperative Research Centre, RACE for 2030, alongside the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) and the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC). With […]
The transition to renewable energy is critical for a more sustainable future, and high demand users such as heavy industry and utility providers, hold the key to achieving this goal. But, making the shift poses several challenges, such as developing effective demand management strategies, assessing risks and benefits, and evaluating the impact on the electricity […]
The “Australian Strategic Electric Vehicle Integration Project” is a deep dive investigation over 3 years on select early-stage use cases for the strategic integration of EVs within fleets, precincts, and regional contexts through partner led demonstrations in NSW, SA and WA. An embedded research approach will create research plans for each case study to investigate […]
A rapid scale-up of the energy workforce is needed to meet emissions reduction goals Boom-bust cycles for the energy construction workforce are likely without intervention Electricity sector jobs are expected to grow by 37,000 to peak at 81,000 jobs in 2049 RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre has released “The Australian Electricity Workforce for the […]
Research and reality TV helping consumers create sustainable homes. Many Australians live in homes that are uncomfortable, unhealthy, energy inefficient and expensive to run. But creating a more energy efficient home can be confusing for many people. Cue ‘Renovate or Rebuild’, an Australian lifestyle and reality television show that aims to stimulate the nation’s […]
Buying and running electric vehicles for business fleets is too costly under Aussie tax rules, say researchers from Griffith University and Monash University.Their report, published today by the RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre, proposes practical tax changes to support home charging and allow fleet managers to quickly adopt battery electric vehicles (BEVs).