Imagine if climate change was addressed with the same energy, urgency and resources as tackling COVID-19. That’s what a collective of Australian health care organisations want to see happen. [Read more…]
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More Coal Country Councils Reaffirm Commitment To Climate Action
Seven out of ten local governments in New South Wales’ largest coal-producing area, the Hunter Region, are now part of the Cities Power Partnership. [Read more…]
Feed-In Tariff For New Solar Slashed In Western Australia — Only 3 Cents Before 3 PM!
Update July 30th 2022: The 3 cent DEBs feed-in tariff was reduced to 2.5 cents on July 1st 2022. The 10 cent rate from 3 pm to 9 pm remains the same.
From yesterday (31 August 2020), new residential solar power systems installed in Western Australia will no longer receive the REBS or ‘Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme’ solar feed-in tariff of 7.135 cents per kilowatt-hour. Instead, it will receive the DEBS or ‘Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme’ that will instead pay: [Read more…]
Australian Renewable Energy Agency To Run Out Of Cash Soon
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will reportedly run out of money for new projects around the middle of this year. The Australia Institute says the organisation should be re-funded. [Read more…]
Trash To Treasure – Summerhill Solar Farm Operational
The City of Newcastle flicked the switch on its new five-megawatt solar farm on Wednesday, which will save Council (and ratepayers) millions of dollars. [Read more…]
NAB Coal, Renewable Energy Commitments Criticised
National Australia Bank’s latest Sustainability Report indicates a greater focus on renewable energy and less on coal. But some of its commitments have drawn criticism from both sides of the climate change debate. [Read more…]
Whatever Happened To The Monash Forum?
Image: The Monash Forum via Facebook
An Australian pro-coal power group that aimed to improve the reputation of the little black/brown rock and created a ruckus in the process has disappeared – or has it? [Read more…]
Hopes Dashed For Parliamentary Inquiry Into Solar Homes Stuff-Up
Victorian Labor MPs and three crossbenchers have prevented an inquiry into the Solar Homes PV rebate fiasco occurring; giving the Andrews Labor Government breathing space it shouldn’t have. [Read more…]
CBA Offers Home Loan Customers Cash Back For Solar Installations
If you’re a Commonwealth Bank home loan customer who has installed a solar power system (or are about to), you may be eligible for $500 from the bank. [Read more…]
New Coal Ad Campaign Coming Soon To A Screen Near You
Ready to get proud about the future of Australian coal power? An upcoming ad campaign from Coal21 reportedly has this goal in mind and to make coal great again. [Read more…]
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