Welcome to Edition 2!
Department of Energy and Climate
We're powering towards 80% renewable energy by 2035, which will help reduce carbon emissions.
Budget backs energy savings and renewables
The 2024–25 Queensland Budget has dropped, and the Queensland Government is providing the biggest cost of living rebate ever.
Eligible Queensland households will automatically receive $1,300 off their electricity bills in 2024–25. That includes an upfront $1,000 Cost of Living Energy Rebate from the Queensland Government and a $300 rebate paid in quarterly instalments from the Australian Government.
But there is so much more!
Seniors, pensioners and concession card holders can also apply to receive an extra $372 Queensland Electricity Rebate. Click here to see if you are eligible. If you are, contact your energy provider today.
Around 205,000 eligible Queensland small businesses will also receive a $650 credit on electricity bills.
Also in the budget, there’s $26 billion committed to renewable energy over the next four years. As part of this investment, Queenslanders will see:
Renewable energy is a $430 billion boom and requires 145,000 jobs by 2050. The investment in the recent budget, will ensure long-term prosperity for Queenslanders.
Learn more about what's in the budget for you here.
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National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo
The National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo is almost here and will have everything you need to know about renewable energy for the agriculture sector.
From electric utes and renewable hydrogen to battery storage and wind farms, if you are in the agriculture sector then go no further.
Mark 4 July 2024 in your calendar and plan your visit to the Armitage Centre in Toowoomba. This could be your significant step towards a more sustainable farming future.
How Queenslanders are recycling
All walks of life are taking climate action into their own hands, and we love to see it!
Check out this video to see the big impact a small community is making!
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