2014 - Page 2 of 181 - Renew Economy

CCA recommends no changes to small scale solar scheme
CCA recommends no changes to the small scale component of the renewable energy target, and backs away from calls to cut eligibility from 100kW to 10kW.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 22, 2014

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Commentary

Abbott’s Direct Action won’t deliver even modest cuts, authority warns
CCA says Coalition’s ‘climate toolbox’ seriously lacking, and use of expanded Carbon Farming Initiative as primary policy won’t deliver even 5% target.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 22, 2014

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12 ways to deal with a climate change denier – the BBQ guide
It’s Christmas party time, meaning we’ll be subjected to at least one ranting, fact-free sermon by a Typical Climate Change Denier.
The Conversation

Dec 22, 2014

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Algae.Tec fundraising to help deliver algae fuel pilot plant in India
Biofuel tech company Algae.Tec reveals plans to raise $2.4m towards speeding up the development of an algae pilot plant in India.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 22, 2014

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CleanTech Bites

Abbott loses anti-climate ally as Harper flags carbon price rethink
As PM Abbott declares axing carbon price his magnum opus, Canadian PM Stephen Harper says he’s open to introducing such a policy mechanism Canada-wide.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 22, 2014

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Sunflower launches floating solar power plant in Korea
South Korean PV module manufacturer SolarPark Korea has supplied modules to the first floating solar PV power plant in the country.
Cynthia Shahan

Dec 22, 2014

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Tesla battery swapping station to open in California
Tesla thinks it can eventually get a battery swap down to less than a minute. The big question is, would Tesla drivers use the service?
Zachary Shahan

Dec 22, 2014

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ADF looks to solar, wind to power NT Bathurst Island
Dept of Defence launches request for tender to design, install renewable energy system to replace diesel generation on Bathurst Island, north of Darwin.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 22, 2014

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CleanTech Bites

Tony Abbott appoints climate skeptic to “help” on environment
Tony Abbott appoints climate skeptic – who compared impact of man-made CO2 to a human hair on 1km bridge – as assistant environment minister.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 22, 2014

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Why oil price crash is good news for climate, and clean energy
The collapse in global oil prices is good for the climate, and clean energy. Big Oil has put Arctic drilling on hold because it no longer makes economic sense. That will allow extend the world’s carbon budget, and result in capital flowing to renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 19, 2014

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Vic Labor confirms VEET efficiency scheme will stay
Victoria’s newly elected Labor government to retain state’s key energy efficiency scheme, VEET, which was to be scrapped under the Coalition.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 19, 2014

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How Queensland govt generators loaded $200m extra on consumer bills
Qld govt-owned generators respond to solar impact by bidding prices above where needed, earning extra $200m in revenue.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 19, 2014

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