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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Government Administration
Parkes, ACT 63,829 followers
We lead Australia’s response to climate change & sustainable energy use, and protect our environment, heritage & water.
About us
We are stewards of the environment and drivers of secure, reliable and affordable energy for all Australians. Our work spans environment protection, energy, climate change and heritage, including on-ground operations in Commonwealth national parks and Antarctica. As policy advisers, regulators, program managers and communicators, we work closely with the community, scientists, farmers, land managers, business, government and not-for-profit organisations in all that we do. Follow us to keep up to date with the latest environment and energy news and learn about the opportunities for a great career with us. We welcome comments on our social media channels, but we reserve the right to ignore, block or delete posts and users that breach our Terms of Use. You can view our policy here: dcceew.gov.au/about/news/connect#using-channels
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http://www.dcceew.gov.au
External link for Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Parkes, ACT
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2022
- Specialties
- Water, Program implementation, environment, energy, policy, and climate change
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Employees at Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
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🎓 Do you want to build a career that makes a real difference to Australia’s future? We’re looking for talented people with diverse skills and perspectives to join our 2026 graduate program. Apply now to join the crew at DCCEEW ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wRCWF
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🎓 Do you want to build a career that makes a real difference to Australia’s future? We’re looking for talented people with diverse skills and perspectives to join our 2026 graduate program. Apply now to join the crew at DCCEEW ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wRBsK
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We’re seeking registrations of interest for participation in the design of a new developer rating scheme for renewable energy and transmission developers. ✅ This new scheme will improve industry standards while providing local communities with greater transparency about companies that propose new energy infrastructure in their area. The scheme is being developed with input from key stakeholder groups including: ▪️ an existing landholder panel ▪️ local government ▪️ community organisations ▪️ industry bodies. ROIs are invited 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wRBn1
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Check out Your Home’s new case study house in Collie WA! 🏠 Your Home is the Australian Government's guide to building, buying or renovating a sustainable, #EnergyEfficient home. The first WA Design For Place case study is a great example of #SustainableHousing, using passive design to create a modern, comfortable house that doesn’t break the bank to build and is cheap to run. ⭐️ This modern, cost-effective new home is based on the free Design For Place Banksia House design, with an 8-star Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rating. Located in the warm temperate climate of Collie WA, this home’s design has a strong emphasis on: ☀️ solar passive design techniques ⚡️ energy efficiency 🏡 good use of optimised orientation, high performance glazing, insulation and thermal mass 🔥 bushfire protection. Read more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wRBko
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📣 Minimum Energy Performance Standards have increased for incandescent lamps supplied within Australia and the composition of the in scope products has been changed. Suppliers and registrants must meet new requirements from 5 October 2025, including any grandfathering arrangements The new requirements continue to promote energy efficient products to reduce household energy bills and Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions ⚡ To support industry, we have published new information on Energy Rating 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wRBhz
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#Budget2025 has been handed down by the Treasurer this evening. ℹ️ Learn about climate change, energy, environment, and water measures🔗https://brnw.ch/21wRynb
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🎓 Do you want to build a career that makes a real difference to Australia’s future? We’re looking for talented people with diverse skills and perspectives to join our 2026 graduate program. Apply now to join the crew at DCCEEW ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wRwym
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DYK? An offshore wind turbine can last up to 30 years. The Australian Government requires a bond from offshore wind developers before they are allowed to build any infrastructure. This ensures developers can cover the costs of decommissioning wind turbines at the end of their life. Read more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wRwvR
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Measuring Australia's aquifer and groundwater reserves is important research to support drought resilience – Australian scientists are on a mission to improve our understanding of how groundwater recharges. Learn how researchers from CSIRO and Flinders University are contributing to broader work in this space by delivering a #NationalWaterGrid project in the town of Elliston, South Australia, where the community completely depends on local groundwater for its water supply. The Australian Government and SA Government proudly fund and support this research project. 🤝 Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board for its ongoing efforts in helping to deliver this important piece of work.