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Vintage red farm tractor used as a generator in front of shed with two farmers
Published - 15 November 2021
By Lynne Holmes (NSW Department of Primary Industries)
Improving energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions – Webinar recording

With increasing electricity prices and a transition to decarbonise our businesses, innovation will be crucial to the wine industry in overcoming challenges and capitalising on …
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Case Studies, Crops, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Events, Grants, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities

Image of two workers Installing powerlines underground
Published - 10 November 2021
By Written by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Apply now for funding to underground your private overhead electric line

The Victorian Government has recently expanded the area covered under the $5 million Private Overhead Electric Line (POEL) Scheme. The Scheme has been running since …
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Crops, Energy Efficiency, Grants, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities

Image of a man at a desk with light globe and graphs overlaid to depict energy savings
Published - 3 November 2021
By Written by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Agriculture Victoria, with support from David Coote, Analytical Engines
Victorian government advice on reducing energy costs

There are a number of ways that you can improve your farm’s energy efficiency and reduce your energy costs. For example, you can shop around …
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Energy Efficiency, Grants, New Technologies, Opportunities

Farmer holding a computer and silhouetted against a tractor in the background
Published - 29 October 2021
By Written by David Coote, Analytical Engines with support from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Agriculture Victoria.
A guide to energy bill payment hardship provisions – Victoria

There are a number of ways that you can improve your farm’s energy efficiency and reduce your energy costs. For example, you can shop around …
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Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Grants, Opportunities, Other Helpful Resources, Solar

Man standing in front of a battery with a clipboard
Published - 12 October 2021
By Anthea Derrington, Policy Manager, DJPR
The Agriculture Energy Investment Plan Extension

The Victorian Government’s Agriculture Energy Investment Plan (AEIP) was extended late last year to help more Victorian farmers improve their energy efficiency and overall productivity.
Applications …
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Bioenergy/ Biofuels, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Grants, New Technologies, Opportunities, Other Renewables, Solar, Wind

Green triangles with Agriculture Victoria Logo
Published - 12 October 2021
By Nick Tsaktsiras (Agriculture Victoria)
Extension of the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan

Victorian Government extends successful Grants and Assessments Program under the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan
The Victorian Government’s Agriculture Energy Investment Plan (AEIP) was extended late …
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Bioenergy/ Biofuels, Crops, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Grants, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities, Other Renewables, Solar, Wind

Michael Gaffy checkiing the power input of his solar array
Published - 8 September 2021
By Adriana Robaina, Agriculture Victoria
Irrigation powered by solar pays off

A combination of tariff management and a new solar energy system has seen Michael and Kay Gaffy’s farm energy bills reduce by over 70% during …
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Case Studies, Crops, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Grants, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities, Solar

Published - 15 July 2021
By John O'Connor (NSW Department of Primary Industries)
Exploring Beyond Diesel webinars

Agricultural production relies on a variety energy sources including diesel, electricity and gas, with the dominant energy source being diesel. Diesel usage generates many millions …
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Bioenergy/ Biofuels, Case Studies, Crops, Energy Efficiency, Energy Farming, Energy Options, Events, Grants, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities, Other Helpful Resources, Other Renewables, Solar

Dairy at Ellinbank with solar panels on the roof
Published - 7 July 2021
By Agriculture Victoria
Ellinbank SmartFarm: Exploring solar, energy storage, electric ATVs and more

Smart use of energy will be demonstrated at Agriculture Victoria’s Ellinbank SmartFarm in Gippsland, as part of the Victorian Government’s Agriculture Energy Investment Plan.
The Ellinbank …
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