News - Bioenergy Australia

Bio-gas to power households and businesses

MEDIA RELEASE - The Morrison and Berejiklian governments are backing Australia’s first biomethane-to-gas project that will see thousands of New South Wales homes and businesses using renewable gas for cooking, heating and hot water.

Tue 24 Nov 2020

BIOENERGY AUSTRALIA CALLS ON THE TASMANIA GOVERNMENT TO LOOK BEYOND ELECTRICITY AND INTO BIOGAS AND RENEWABLE FUELS

The Renewable Energy Action Plan draft focuses too narrowly on renewable electricity and neglects other possibilities to lessen fossil fuel dependency.

Tue 29 Sep 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: Renewable energy is more than renewable electricity

Consultation has recently closed on the Tasmanian Government draft Renewable Energy Action Plan, which identifies renewable energy as a key economic driver to rebuild a stronger Tasmania in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wed 23 Sep 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: RESPONSE TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT PACKAGE

Bioenergy Australia welcomes the Federal Government announcement for investment in new and emerging technologies to back new technologies that will cut emissions in agriculture, manufacturing, industry and transport.

Thu 17 Sep 2020

BZE seeking Fast Track Projects for Million Jobs Plan

BZE have recently published the Million Jobs Plan outlining anÂ ambitious program of 1.8m jobs, investment opportunities and communityÂ benefits across Australia. Want your project fast tracked?

Sun 13 Sep 2020

Bioenergy Future: Turning agricultural waste into energy

ABC Your Planet Newsletter: If a bioenergy economy is embraced, it could inject up to $15 billion into regional Australia. Check out our latest feature on Landline featuring our Chair John Hewson and CEO, Shahana McKenzie.

Wed 26 Aug 2020

Biofuture Platform launches Five Principles for Post-COVID Bioeconomy Recovery and Acceleration

Supporting Sustainable Development Goals by promoting international coordination on the sustainable low-carbon bioeconomy, announced the launch of a set of voluntary principles.

Tue 18 Aug 2020

AIE Perth Webinar | Bioenergy in Western Australia

Our CEO Shahana McKenzie joins Jennifer Lauber Patterson from Frontier Impact in a webinar that will provide knowledge exchange on ways to harness potential and raise the profile of the bioenergy industry and its and prospective future in Western Australia.

Wed 12 Aug 2020

Media Release: Joint letter in support of Australian renewable gas market development

An open letter to the Commonwealth government co-authored by Bioenergy Australia and the Australian Hydrogen Council, is advocating for renewable gas.

Wed 12 Aug 2020

Energy 360: PRODUCE YOUR OWN POWER

Bioenergy systems offered collect and utilise local food and other organic waste streams to reduce emissions and produce renewable energy for natural gas replacement. Produce your own power = Zero waste + Lower utility costs + Lower CO2 Emissions

Thu 23 Jul 2020

Bioenergy: The missing piece in the energy puzzle

Bioenergy Australia Feature in Utility Magazine: Bioenergy Australia is working hard to increase awareness of bioenergy as a sustainable energy solution and an essential component in reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 - Interview with CEO Shahana McKenzie

Thu 23 Jul 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: NEW COLLABORATION TO DRIVE INCREASED UPTAKE OF RENEWABLES IN AUSTRALIA

The Clean Energy Council and Bioenergy Australia have signed a MOU to drive an increased level of understanding, uptake and engagement in renewable energy generation in Australia.

Wed 22 Jul 2020

BRII opens $12M environmental challenges funding round

The Federal Government is calling on small and medium businesses to develop innovative solutions for Australiaâ€™s environmental challenges, with $12 million in funding available through the Business Research and Innovation Initiative.

Mon 20 Jul 2020

McCain chips in with 8.2MW of renewables at Ballarat plant

The project marks a huge step towards McCain's global commitment to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, cease any reliance on coal by 2025 and have 100% of its plants powered by renewables by 2030.

Mon 20 Jul 2020

LGAQ Future Economy Series: Bio-Economy part two

Hosted by the Local Government Association of QueenslandÂ Trade & Investment team - Paul Cranch and David Camerlengo. This webinar takes you through the Bio-Economy opportunities already available, as well as areas of likely future growth.

Thu 09 Jul 2020

Bioenergy in Western Australia Webinar

Our CEO Shahana McKenzie joins Jennifer Lauber Patterson from Frontier Impact in a webinar that will provide knowledge exchange and raise the profile of bioenergy and its and potential in WA. This webinar is complimentary to AIE and Bioenergy Australia Members.

Thu 09 Jul 2020

The IEA is calling on a major acceleration of Bioenergy to meet net zero emissions

Bioenergy has been identified as one of the four key areas which need â€œmajor accelerationâ€ is needed to meet net-zero emission targets, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Thu 09 Jul 2020

BIOENERGY ROADMAP FEATURE ON ABC LANDLINE

Journalist Sean Murphy tours the Manildra Group refinery and MSM Milling. Hear about the jobs, investment opportunity and fuel security that a strong bioeconomy could provide. Tune into Landline on ABC TV this Sunday 12 July.

Thu 09 Jul 2020