Energy
The Australian Government is committed to the provision of
adequate, reliable and affordable energy to meet future
energy consumption needs and to underpin strong economic
growth, consistent with the principles of environmental
responsibility and sustainable development.
> National Energy Security Assessment (NESA)
This assessment will identify key strategic energy security issues in the liquid fuels, natural gas and electricity sectors currently, and those likely to influence the level of energy security in 5 years (2013), 10 years (2018) and 15 years (2023). |  | > Energy Technology Framework and Roadmaps
What is Australia doing about new energy technologies? Find out about the technology roadmaps for geothermal and hydrogen technologies which the Department is developing for the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). |
> Australian Energy Market Operator
The Australian Energy Market Operator is a new body being created to strengthen the governance of energy market operation in the electricity and gas sectors. | > Demand Management and Smart Meters
Smart meters can provide major benefits for consumers, empowering them to take control of their energy bills by providing better information, more choices in pricing to save money, and new services to manage appliances and increase their energy efficiency. |