The Morrison Government has granted final approval required for the controversial Santos Narrabri gasfield project in New South Wales. But many locals and their supporters are still determined to see it never goes ahead. [Read more…]
Victoria’s Budget: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy And EVs
$1.6 billion has been earmarked in Victoria’s Budget 2020/21 for supporting renewables, related infrastructure, electric vehicles and energy efficiency initiatives. [Read more…]
AAA Revs Up On Electric Vehicle Tax Support
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) is again calling on the Federal Government to implement a nationally consistent road user charge for electric vehicles. [Read more…]
City Of Newcastle Climate Action Plan 2025
City of Newcastle is readying to take further steps to reduce emissions across its operations and the community – including installing more solar panels and megawatt-scale battery storage. [Read more…]
Deepwater Plaza Goes Solar
A cooler car park for customers that generates clean and cheap electricity – it’s a win-win for Deepwater Plaza and those who visit it. [Read more…]
CEC Solar Code Of Conduct Reauthorised
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted re-authorisation to the Clean Energy Council for its Solar Retailer Code of Conduct. [Read more…]
WA Commissioner For Consumer Protection: Do Your Solar Research
Western Australia’s Commissioner for Consumer Protection Lanie Chopping says rooftop solar power has a bright future in the state, but prospective PV purchasers need to do their research before signing on the dotted line. [Read more…]
Australia A G20 Laggard On Climate And Renewable Energy Policy
18 G20 countries have implemented or are implementing carbon-pricing schemes and 16 have policies to increase renewable energy generation – Australia isn’t among either groups. [Read more…]
Northern Beaches Council Scoops Sustainable Cities Award
Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council was announced the overall winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW 2020 Sustainable Cities Awards last week. [Read more…]
Another Hit On The Horizon For Victorian Solar Feed-In Tariffs
Proposed new minimum feed in tariff rates in Victoria will make maximising solar energy self-consumption even more attractive. [Read more…]
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