The Australian Government provided funding through the Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund (LETDF) to help Australian firms commercialise world-leading low emissions technologies. The objective of the $500 million LETDF was to demonstrate the commercial potential of new energy technologies or processes or the application of overseas technologies or processes to Australian circumstances to deliver long-term large-scale greenhouse gas emission reductions, through:
- the demonstration of the commercial potential of new energy technologies or processes
- t he application of overseas technologies or processes to Australian circumstances.
The LETDF is managed by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism. The Fund aims to combat climate change whilst ensuring Australian companies remain competitive in the development of innovative energy technologies.
Round One of the LETDF closed on 31 March 2006, no further funding rounds will be held.
Five projects are being funded under the program
[PDF, 27 KB]. The projects focus on the development of solar energy, innovative technologies for low emission energy project from coal and the capture and storage of carbon dioxide emissions.
Should you have an inquiry about the LETDF, please contact the Department