About
The Green Energy Major Projects group provides lead agency cross-government facilitation for green energy projects:
- Conventional wind, solar and power wave generation
- Hydrogen industries
- Lithium mining operations
- Critical minerals processing and manufacturing
- Manufacturing or recycling of green energy products (e.g.: batteries, electrolysers, solar panels and turbines)
How we can help
We provide government assistance with green energy projects as a lead agency. Our role is to:
- Assess your project and needs against the State’s priorities and provide proponents with relevant advice
- Understand the regulatory approvals and to help you navigate this process
- Provide guidance on State significant green energy projects
- Facilitate introductions to the relevant State regulatory authorities or Departments
Contact us
If you have a green energy project and need cross-government regulatory assistance and co-ordination email our team on: GreenEnergyWA@jtsi.wa.gov.au
Please provide the following information in your email:
- What support are you seeking
- Your project type(s)
- The area or region of Western Australia for the proposed project
- A brief summary of the project and any supporting information
The below WA Government agencies will work together to develop more streamlined assessment pathways and fit-for-purpose support for proponents. Agencies include:
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER)
Show moreAbout Environment Online
Environment Online is how the Western Australian Government's conducts the business of water and environment regulation.
The secure digital platform will provide a single gateway for regulatory activities, automated case management, and an integrated data management system.
What you can expect in this portal
- The EPA assessment process: find all the information you need about the EPA assessment process.
- Register or login to your main activities: to submit applications, view your dashboard and submit information
- Guidance and support materials: search the document library for guidelines, knowledge articles and other support materials
Visit their website: Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (www.wa.gov.au)
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA)
Show moreAbout DBCA
DBCA brings together the Parks and Wildlife Service, Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, Zoological Parks Authority (Perth Zoo), Rottnest Island Authority, Conservation and Parks Commission, Swan River Trust (Swan Canning Riverpark) and Biodiversity and Conservation Science.
We work with the community to ensure that Western Australia’s environment is valued, protected and conserved, for its intrinsic value, and for the appreciation and benefit of present and future generations.
Visit their website: Home | Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (dbca.wa.gov.au)
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS)
Show moreAbout DMIRS
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) was formed on 1 July 2017, as a result of merging the Department of Commerce and Department of Mines and Petroleum.
Its mission is to support a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sector.
Visit their website: Explore the department: | Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (dmirs.wa.gov.au)
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH)
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Responsible for state level land use planning and management, and oversight of Aboriginal cultural heritage and built heritage matters, the department supports four Ministers and administers a wide range of legislation.
DPLH's key focus areas are:
- Aboriginal heritage and lands management
- Crown land administration
- historic heritage conservation services
- integrated land and infrastructure policy development
- land use planning and policy development.
Visit their website: Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (www.wa.gov.au)
