Financing Farm Energy Efficiency and Emissions Reduction Activities

February 11, 2025

There are a number of opportunities for farms to secure financing to support emissions reduction activities with the recent announcement of a new Clean Energy Finance Corporation product in addition to the Sustainability Loan available from the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).

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MEDIA RELEASE: New partnership ensuring landowner's best interests are the priority for renewable energy projects on their land

December 6, 2024

QFF has recently partnered with RELA, Australia’s first landowner aligned renewable energy platform. RELA provides landowners with the knowledge and support they need to independently assess the opportunities for their farming enterprise to continue what they do best as primary producers while also securing a secondary income source as part of the renewable energy transition.

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2024 wrap-up of Energy Education and Engagement Advisor role

December 6, 2024

QFF's Energy Education and Engagement Advisor role, supported by Powerlink Queensland, has provided an update on the first six months in the role.

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RELA Q&A with QFF CEO

December 6, 2024

QFF CEO Jo Sheppard recently shared insights with QFF corporate partner RELA on the challenges and opportunities facing farmers during the renewable energy transition and the importance of informed decision-making.

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New information available on comparing overhead and underground transmission infrastructure

December 6, 2024

A new brochure has recently been published that summarises independent research conducted by the University of Queensland and Curtin University into the benefits and trade-offs between overhead and underground transmission line infrastructure. 

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Benefits of on-farm energy efficiency program EnergySQ in the spotlight

December 6, 2024

EnergySQ is a collaborative energy audit project between QFF and ACCIONA Energía to support farmers to understand their on-farm energy consumption and identify ways to reduce their energy spend.

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What the new LNP government means for energy in Queensland’s agriculture sector 

December 6, 2024

QFF's energy team have recently written an article outlining what the new LNP government in Queensland could mean for the Queensland agriculture sector and farmers in the context of energy.

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Preparing for storm season from an energy perspective

December 6, 2024

As storm season approaches, Queensland’s agricultural sector faces the dual challenge of protecting crops and livestock while safeguarding critical energy infrastructure like transmission lines. With a growing network of energy projects crisscrossing the state, proactive storm preparation is more important than ever for landholders.

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Energy Efficiencies in the Aquaculture Industry: Voltage, Power Factor and VSDs - Webinar Highlights

December 5, 2024

Alan Day has completed QBEST energy audits at two north Queensland aquaculture farms and a cane farm.
The webinar is based on an energy audit of Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm though will be worth watching for any farms who are large electricity consumers, using large pumps and motors.

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