Sales of new petrol and diesel cars should be phased out in Australia by 2035 says the Grattan Institute – and it has recommendations to help make it happen. [Read more…]
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Heritage Bank Switches HQ To Renewables
Heritage Bank announced on Friday its Head Office building in Toowoomba, Queensland is now running on 100% renewable energy. [Read more…]
Clean Energy Council Compliance Activity Update
The CEC has provided a snapshot of its Solar Accreditation Scheme related compliance activity between the beginning of July last year and the end of June this year. [Read more…]
Risen Energy Proposes Solar Farm For Wagga
Solar manufacturer and developer Risen Energy has formally signalled its intention to construct a small solar farm in North Wagga, New South Wales. [Read more…]
Victoria’s Solar Panel Rebate Scrutinised
Was the Victorian solar panel rebate necessary? SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock suggests it’s had no effect on solar demand in Victoria. [Read more…]
ACCC National Electricity Market Report Released
Residential electricity consumption jumped 10 per cent and bills increased by 7 per cent in 2020; but the ACCC is expecting to see lower household electricity bills in the NEM this year. [Read more…]
Barnaby’s Back And There’s Gonna Be Trouble
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Barnaby Joyce | Image – ABC News: Nick Haggarty, file photo
He’s been gone for such a long time, now he’s back and things will be fine? Hey-la-day-la, Barnaby’s back! [Read more…]
Perth Train And Bus Station Solar Panel Rollout Progress
Eight bus stations and three railway stations in Perth have had solar power systems installed, with dozens more installations to come. [Read more…]
Kleinton Battery Storage Project Application Lodged
An application has been lodged for a battery energy storage facility to be constructed at a site around 13 kilometres north of the Queensland city of Toowoomba. [Read more…]
New Zealand Plugging In EVs To Clean Car Discount
Generous rebates will soon be available in New Zealand for zero and low-CO2 emission vehicles, and an added fee on the purchase of high-emission cars is on the horizon. [Read more…]
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