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Investing in helping existing clusters of businesses to become powered by clean energy can save taxpayers money, substantially reduce transmission requirements and speed up emissions reduction, our new report has found.
Investing in helping existing clusters of businesses to become powered by clean energy can save taxpayers money, substantially reduce transmission requirements and speed up emissions reduction, our new report has found.
Australia can "power the world" with renewable energy and clean technology, but only if we raise our ambition towards becoming an export powerhouse.
Budget 2023: Australia steps up. To keep pace we need a giant leap forward
Australia can "power the world" with renewable energy and clean technology, but only if we raise our ambition towards becoming an export powerhouse.
The world is shifting to green energy and clean manufacturing faster than ever before, and this is a shift we’re seeing happen in our own backyard.
Newcastle and the Hunter’s Energy Evolution
The world is shifting to green energy and clean manufacturing faster than ever before, and this is a shift we’re seeing happen in our own backyard.
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes passage of reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, the federal government’s signature policy to reduce industrial emissions.
Strengthened Safeguard Mechanism welcome but falls short of “exports powerhouse” opportunity
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes passage of reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, the federal government’s signature policy to reduce industrial emissions.
Beyond Zero Emissions’ new report shows an urgent upgrade to Australia’s electricity grid is needed for the country to remain competitive in the global green economy.
Australia needs a Supergrid to become a ‘renewable energy superpower’
Beyond Zero Emissions’ new report shows an urgent upgrade to Australia’s electricity grid is needed for the country to remain competitive in the global green economy.
Susheela is an expert on responsible investment governance, strategy, and implementation.
BZE welcomes new board member Susheela Peres da Costa
Susheela is an expert on responsible investment governance, strategy, and implementation.
Australian companies that have developed world-recognised clean technology solutions to address climate change, are taking their innovations to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27) this week.
Australia has a bright, fossil-fuel-free future
Australian companies that have developed world-recognised clean technology solutions to address climate change, are taking their innovations to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27) this week.
Leading Australian think tank Beyond Zero Emissions is curating a showcase of Australian cleantech this week at COP27 on behalf of the Australian Government.
Beyond Zero Emissions showcases Australian cleantech companies at COP27
Leading Australian think tank Beyond Zero Emissions is curating a showcase of Australian cleantech this week at COP27 on behalf of the Australian Government.
Gladstone could become a major green hydrogen hub with many proposed hydrogen projects, but it will need much more renewable energy to power existing industry giants committed to decarbonisation as well as develop new green industries, according to a new briefing paper by green energy think tank Beyond Zero Emissions.
Gladstone needs more new energy to power Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct
Gladstone could become a major green hydrogen hub with many proposed hydrogen projects, but it will need much more renewable energy to power existing industry giants committed to decarbonisation as well as develop new green industries, according to a new briefing paper by green energy think tank Beyond Zero Emissions.
The Hunter has more than enough renewable energy potential to decarbonise existing industry giants and develop new green industries.
Hunter has enough new energy potential to power Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct
The Hunter has more than enough renewable energy potential to decarbonise existing industry giants and develop new green industries.
Victorian industry will get a major boost from affordable and reliable offshore wind energy after Premier Daniel Andrews outlined ambitious targets today.
Offshore wind can revitalise Victoria’s manufacturing
Victorian industry will get a major boost from affordable and reliable offshore wind energy after Premier Daniel Andrews outlined ambitious targets today.
The NSW Government announces it will invest $550 million in renewable energy industries in the Hunter Valley.
NSW Government embraces green energy future
The NSW Government announces it will invest $550 million in renewable energy industries in the Hunter Valley.
The massive financial interest in the Hunter Renewable Energy Zone has shown that regional Australia can become industrial powerhouses again.
Hunter Renewable Energy Zone can power $11 billion green export industry
The massive financial interest in the Hunter Renewable Energy Zone has shown that regional Australia can become industrial powerhouses again.
AGL’s announced early closure of two coal power stations shows the transition away from fossil fuels is happening faster than expected.
AGL coal plants’ early closure shows government needs to embrace clean-energy future
AGL’s announced early closure of two coal power stations shows the transition away from fossil fuels is happening faster than expected.
Former APRA executive appointed BZE chair.
Geoff Summerhayes joins Beyond Zero Emissions
Former APRA executive appointed BZE chair.
The Australian Labor Party’s commitment to rebuilding Australia’s ageing electricity grid will help reindustrialise regional Australia.
ALP needs more ambition to reap green export windfall
The Australian Labor Party’s commitment to rebuilding Australia’s ageing electricity grid will help reindustrialise regional Australia.
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone could provide the foundation to power a $11 billion export industry.
Hunter Renewable Energy Zone can power green export industry
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone could provide the foundation to power a $11 billion export industry.
Eytan is our first-ever Board Director to reach a maximum term.
A message from Beyond Zero Emissions Chair Eytan Lenko
Eytan is our first-ever Board Director to reach a maximum term.
Today’s passing of the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure bills can unlock billions in green exports.
Offshore wind can reindustrialise regional Australia
Today’s passing of the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure bills can unlock billions in green exports.
Hunter Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct could bring in $11 billion/year.
Hydrogen just the start for Newcastle
Hunter Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct could bring in $11 billion/year.
Beyond Zero Emissions leads groups in backing Australian PM Scott Morrison’s signing of the Glasgow Breakthrough protocol to decarbonise steel..
Groups back Australia’s signing of Glasgow Breakthrough green steel initiative
Beyond Zero Emissions leads groups in backing Australian PM Scott Morrison’s signing of the Glasgow Breakthrough protocol to decarbonise steel..
Prominent industry leaders discuss change, investment in renewables and more.
Investor Roundtable – Event Summary
Prominent industry leaders discuss change, investment in renewables and more.
By 2050, green exports could grow to almost triple the value of existing fossil fuel exports.
New report: Green exports is Australia’s $333 billion opportunity
By 2050, green exports could grow to almost triple the value of existing fossil fuel exports.
An extra $150 million will be invested by the federal government into clean hydrogen industrial hubs.
Beyond Zero Emissions says new hydrogen funding good foundation for Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts
An extra $150 million will be invested by the federal government into clean hydrogen industrial hubs.
Key figures from all three levels of government and from industry have expressed support for a Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct in Gladstone, Queensland.
Gladstone heavyweights show their support for a Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct
Key figures from all three levels of government and from industry have expressed support for a Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct in Gladstone, Queensland.
A strong sign for the future of manufacturing in the Hunter.
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes switch to renewables by Tomago Aluminium
A strong sign for the future of manufacturing in the Hunter.
Recent modelling shows Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts in our regions have enormous economic potential.
$13 billion manufacturing windfall for Gladstone and Hunter
Recent modelling shows Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts in our regions have enormous economic potential.
Highly respected leader with senior experience in peak industry bodies to lead policy and research.
Tom Quinn appointed Head of Policy and Research of Beyond Zero Emissions
Highly respected leader with senior experience in peak industry bodies to lead policy and research.
Beyond Zero Emissions CEO Heidi Lee appeared on Sky News Australia to speak about "one of the big opportunities" that Australia can take up.
Heidi Lee on Sky: Beyond Zero Emissions CEO explains Australia’s renewables opportunities
Beyond Zero Emissions CEO Heidi Lee appeared on Sky News Australia to speak about "one of the big opportunities" that Australia can take up.
Some of Australia’s most exciting manufacturing and tech companies give support.
Australian manufacturing to be boosted through Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts
Some of Australia’s most exciting manufacturing and tech companies give support.
Thank you for supporting Beyond Zero Emissions in 2020.
A heartfelt thank you from our CEO
Thank you for supporting Beyond Zero Emissions in 2020.
Here are four innovations and leading companies that could drive Australia’s clean recovery.
4 innovations to watch in 2021: Driving Australia’s clean recovery
Here are four innovations and leading companies that could drive Australia’s clean recovery.
The Climate Change Bill and a net zero emissions target for 2050 would provide certainty to the private sector and unlock investment opportunities across all sectors of the economy, says Beyond Zero Emissions.
Beyond Zero Emissions says Climate Change Bill will boost Australian economy
The Climate Change Bill and a net zero emissions target for 2050 would provide certainty to the private sector and unlock investment opportunities across all sectors of the economy, says Beyond Zero Emissions.
Business community, conservation organisations and renewable energy companies are joining to thank the NSW Parliament for legislation to power NSW’s renewable energy revolution.
Over 30 prominent groups support making NSW a renewable energy superpower
Business community, conservation organisations and renewable energy companies are joining to thank the NSW Parliament for legislation to power NSW’s renewable energy revolution.
A renewables superhighway backed by the Victorian and federal governments this week will create thousands of new direct and indirect jobs, according to Beyond Zero Emissions.
Renewables superhighway set to unleash thousands of jobs in Victoria and NSW
A renewables superhighway backed by the Victorian and federal governments this week will create thousands of new direct and indirect jobs, according to Beyond Zero Emissions.
If you didn’t know it already, there’s no better place to be than the Hunter after Energy Minister Matt Kean announced plans to turn NSW into a renewable energy superpower.
Hunter ready to be a power player in state’s renewable power vision
If you didn’t know it already, there’s no better place to be than the Hunter after Energy Minister Matt Kean announced plans to turn NSW into a renewable energy superpower.
Beyond Zero Emissions is delighted to announce the promotion of Sanaya Khisty to Chief Strategy Officer.
Sanaya Khisty appointed Chief Strategy Officer of Beyond Zero Emissions
Beyond Zero Emissions is delighted to announce the promotion of Sanaya Khisty to Chief Strategy Officer.
The Victorian government should go further than their new Budget announcements on energy efficiency and aim to create net-zero energy “all-electric” homes.
Victorian government should use energy efficiency investments to create net-zero energy homes
The Victorian government should go further than their new Budget announcements on energy efficiency and aim to create net-zero energy “all-electric” homes.
Beyond Zero Emissions is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Lee as Chief Executive Officer.
Heidi Lee appointed CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions
Beyond Zero Emissions is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Lee as Chief Executive Officer.
The Hunter is full of quiet achievers. Every day people in our community are working hard to diversify and innovate in their industry but rarely making a big song and dance about it.
Who says battery-powered vehicles can’t have grunt?
The Hunter is full of quiet achievers. Every day people in our community are working hard to diversify and innovate in their industry but rarely making a big song and dance about it.
The NSW Government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap embodies the ambition and action called for in Beyond Zero Emissions’ Million Jobs Plan. This Roadmap will deliver jobs in regional Australia, including in the Hunter region of NSW, and abundant, affordable and reliable, low-emissions electricity across the state.
Million jobs plan comes to life in NSW with government’s new energy superpower plan
The NSW Government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap embodies the ambition and action called for in Beyond Zero Emissions’ Million Jobs Plan. This Roadmap will deliver jobs in regional Australia, including in the Hunter region of NSW, and abundant, affordable and reliable, low-emissions electricity across the state.
Yesterday was a major turning point for the Hunter, and regional Australia. Energy Renaissance, an emerging battery manufacturer, announced it’s setting up shop in Tomago. It will build a zero emissions factory, powered by solar energy and its own batteries.
Factory a ray of sunshine for our region
Yesterday was a major turning point for the Hunter, and regional Australia. Energy Renaissance, an emerging battery manufacturer, announced it’s setting up shop in Tomago. It will build a zero emissions factory, powered by solar energy and its own batteries.
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) welcomes the series of Federal Budget measures that will harness the potential of new energy technology to help Australia recover from the Covid-19 downturn and position our industry for future jobs and investment growth.
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes Australia’s clean economic recovery: breakdown of budget measures
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) welcomes the series of Federal Budget measures that will harness the potential of new energy technology to help Australia recover from the Covid-19 downturn and position our industry for future jobs and investment growth.
It is now beyond doubt that the economic megatrends of digitisation and decarbonisation have only picked up steam through the COVID-19 crisis.
This budget is the first step towards a clean economic recovery
It is now beyond doubt that the economic megatrends of digitisation and decarbonisation have only picked up steam through the COVID-19 crisis.
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes funding announcements made today by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison to modernise manufacturing and support the recycling and clean energy sectors. A significant number of these initiatives are set out by the Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) Million Jobs Plan.
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes manufacturing pre-budget announcements by Prime Minister
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes funding announcements made today by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison to modernise manufacturing and support the recycling and clean energy sectors. A significant number of these initiatives are set out by the Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) Million Jobs Plan.
Beyond Zero Emissions is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica Tan as Communications and Media Manager.
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes Monica Tan
Beyond Zero Emissions is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica Tan as Communications and Media Manager.
The recently announced Low Emissions Technology Statement by Energy Minister, Angus Taylor, details five high priority technologies.
Beyond Zero Emissions technology statement response
The recently announced Low Emissions Technology Statement by Energy Minister, Angus Taylor, details five high priority technologies.
New independent economic analysis from one of Australia’s most eminent experts, Chris Murphy, has found that the economic impact from the Million Jobs Plan will ensure a stronger economic recovery from the COVID-19 recession.
Independent economic modelling from one of Australia’s most eminent experts says the Million Jobs Plan will drive recovery
New independent economic analysis from one of Australia’s most eminent experts, Chris Murphy, has found that the economic impact from the Million Jobs Plan will ensure a stronger economic recovery from the COVID-19 recession.
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes positive funding announcements today by Energy Minister, Angus Taylor. A significant number of these initiatives are set out by the Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) Million Jobs Plan.
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes positive funding announcements by Minister Taylor
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes positive funding announcements today by Energy Minister, Angus Taylor. A significant number of these initiatives are set out by the Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) Million Jobs Plan.
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has welcomed the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Integrated System Plan (ISP) that has identified a pathway for an affordable, reliable and cleaner National Electricity Market (NEM).
Fast-tracking ISP could create 200,000 jobs
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has welcomed the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Integrated System Plan (ISP) that has identified a pathway for an affordable, reliable and cleaner National Electricity Market (NEM).
Beyond Zero Emissions is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Arnott to the role of CEO.
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes new CEO Chris Arnott
Beyond Zero Emissions is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Arnott to the role of CEO.
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has welcomed the Prime Minister, Minister for the Environment and Minister for Energy and Emission Reductions’ announcement regarding the final environmental approvals of the Snowy Hydro Scheme 2.0.
BZE welcomes approval for Snowy Hydro Scheme
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has welcomed the Prime Minister, Minister for the Environment and Minister for Energy and Emission Reductions’ announcement regarding the final environmental approvals of the Snowy Hydro Scheme 2.0.
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has welcomed the Prime Minister, Minister for the Environment Minister and Minister for Energy and Emission Reductions’ announcement regarding the final environmental approvals of the Snowy Hydro Scheme 2.0.
Welcome approval for Snowy Hydro Scheme
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has welcomed the Prime Minister, Minister for the Environment Minister and Minister for Energy and Emission Reductions’ announcement regarding the final environmental approvals of the Snowy Hydro Scheme 2.0.
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) will today release its framework to create over one million jobs and reinvigorate the national economy through a range of practical projects that help modernise industries, re-skill our workforce and reduce household energy bills.
One million jobs: ready, willing and able
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) will today release its framework to create over one million jobs and reinvigorate the national economy through a range of practical projects that help modernise industries, re-skill our workforce and reduce household energy bills.
Caroline Pidcock, one of Australia’s leading architects and housing design experts is available for comment today on the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder program.
Homebuilder package a huge missed opportunity on liveability
Caroline Pidcock, one of Australia’s leading architects and housing design experts is available for comment today on the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder program.
A forthcoming report by Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) will identify numerous opportunities for local jobs in the Hunter region, with similar opportunities across cities and towns across Australia.
BZE million jobs plan identifies 50,000 jobs in the Hunter region
A forthcoming report by Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) will identify numerous opportunities for local jobs in the Hunter region, with similar opportunities across cities and towns across Australia.
The Northern Territory can create more than $2 billion in new annual revenue and over 8,000 new jobs by pursuing a target of 10 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, new research by Beyond Zero Emissions has found.
The NT can unlock an economic boom with renewable energy
The Northern Territory can create more than $2 billion in new annual revenue and over 8,000 new jobs by pursuing a target of 10 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, new research by Beyond Zero Emissions has found.
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions have risen yet again, but the reality is that it could be at zero emissions in a decade if it adopts affordable and available solutions.
Australia’s rising emissions an avoidable failure
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions have risen yet again, but the reality is that it could be at zero emissions in a decade if it adopts affordable and available solutions.
Local councils and communities are leading action on climate change in Australia according to a nationwide report released today.
Councils and communities leading action on climate change
Local councils and communities are leading action on climate change in Australia according to a nationwide report released today.
Australia could lead the world on zero carbon cement with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia’s Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) rating scheme.
BZE and ISCA working to encourage low carbon cements
Australia could lead the world on zero carbon cement with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia’s Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) rating scheme.
The South Australian Government’s announcement to back a Concentrated Solar Thermal plant in Port Augusta is a celebration of community vision and leadership.
BZE welcomes South Australian decision to build concentrated solar thermal
The South Australian Government’s announcement to back a Concentrated Solar Thermal plant in Port Augusta is a celebration of community vision and leadership.
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes the Department of the Environment and Energy’s invitation to make comments on the Independent Review of the National Electricity Market.
Think tank sees commitment to 100% renewables from COAG
Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes the Department of the Environment and Energy’s invitation to make comments on the Independent Review of the National Electricity Market.
Beyond Zero Emissions has been ranked the 52nd Best Independent Think Tank in the world by The Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) of the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
Lauder Institute places climate solutions think tank BZE in world’s top 100
Beyond Zero Emissions has been ranked the 52nd Best Independent Think Tank in the world by The Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) of the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.