Sydney’s Ku-ring-gai Council has a plan to transition to net zero emissions by 2040 for its own operations. Now it’s looking towards encouraging the entire community to do the same. [Read more…]
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Movement At The Station – Morwell Solar Farm
The public notification period for a solar farm incorporating battery storage on the outskirts of the Victorian coal town of Morwell recently kicked off. [Read more…]
TAI: Fossil Fuel Exporters Should Cough Up For Climate Damage
The Australia Institute (TAI) is calling on the NSW Government to support a levy on fossil fuel exports to help cover the costs of climate change impacts in the state. [Read more…]
Melbourne Market’s Massive Solar Power Upgrade
Melbourne Market in Epping is set for a big bump up in solar power capacity, with the market community and produce to also get better protection from the elements. [Read more…]
Eurobodalla Shire Council Seals Renewable Energy Deal
NSW’s Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) is on track to achieving its renewable energy target after inking a clean power purchase agreement. [Read more…]
Maitland City Council Votes To Join Power Partnership
NSW’s Maitland City Council’s decision to join the Cities Power Partnership is particularly significant for a couple of reasons. [Read more…]
Darwin International Airport Powers Ahead With Solar Energy
Building on its already impressive amount of PV capacity, more solar panels will soon appear on rooftops at the 311-hectare Darwin International Airport (DIA) site. [Read more…]
NSW Inquiry Tackles Coal Ash Issue
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Image: Bayswater Power Station Coal Ash Dam | Source: Hunter Community Environment Centre
A NSW Parliamentary Inquiry has delivered a report recognising coal ash is a toxic waste product that needs better regulation and utilisation. [Read more…]
Campbelltown City Council Trialling Electric Car
Sydney’s Campbelltown City Council is putting a Nissan Leaf through its paces – and it will be charged with some help from solar energy. [Read more…]
Cessnock City Council Confirms Power Partnership Pledges
New South Wales’ Cessnock City Council is another step towards a cleaner energy future with confirmation of pledges under the Cities Power Partnership. [Read more…]
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