Industry, science & resourcesStatutory authority
Energy Research and Development Corporation
ERDC
1990 – 1998
Statutory research and development corporation that invested Commonwealth and industry funds in energy research, development and demonstration projects, including energy efficiency and renewable energy.
How it came into existence
Established in 1990 under the Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, replacing the National Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Council.
- Funding of energy research, development and demonstration
Legislation: Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989
How it ended
Wound up in 1998 following the 1996–97 Budget decision to end its funding; it had no direct successor.
Main functions
- Funding of energy research and development projects
- Support for energy technology demonstration and commercialisation
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy research
- Setting of energy research priorities
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Primary Industries and Energy.
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Sources
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