ChargeSmart grants reminder and changes for TCCO

Latest news from the Tasmanian Climate Change Office.

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ChargeSmart Grants close 10 September

Applications for our Electric Vehicle ChargeSmart Grants Program will close on Friday 10 September 2021.

Individual grants are available towards the cost of purchasing and installing electric vehicle chargers for public use, particularly in regional areas and key tourism destinations:

Grants of up to $2,500 for permanently-wired Alternating Current (AC) electric vehicle destination charging stations.
Grants of up to $50,000 for permanently-wired Direct Current (DC) electric vehicle fast charging stations.

Charging infrastructure and electricity connections

If you are considering applying for a ChargeSmart grant, you may need information about who can provide the charging infrastructure, and whether you need a new or upgraded electricity connection.

The Australian Electric Vehicle Council has published a list of charging infrastructure providers on their website.
The TasNetworks website includes:
- resources about electricity connections; and
- information about the TasNetworks Electric Vehicle Fast Charger Scheme, supporting installation of public fast charging services.

If you are planning to apply, please submit your application by 5:00 pm on Friday 10 September 2021.

Budget news

The Premier has today announced a new agency - Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania - which will take a whole-of-government approach, and provide the necessary advice to ensure that investment in renewable energy, along with climate change, are strategically considered.

The Tasmanian Climate Change Office is pleased to be part of the new agency, where we will continue our important work on climate change mitigation and adaptation policy and programs.

Read the Budget speech.

Curious Climate Schools

Following the successful Curious Climate Tasmania program that travelled the State answering climate questions, the Curious Climate Schools program has now been launched.

Researchers from the University of Tasmania (UTAS) want to answer students' questions about climate change. If you are a teacher or home educator to Tasmanian school students from Grades 5-12, you can take part.

The program will support teachers to collect climate change questions from students. UTAS experts will answer questions, either in person, via video call, or through the Curious Climate website. The website will be available as a resource for students around the State.

Register by Friday 17 September 2021 to take part. Visit the Curious Climate Schools website for more information.