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A special episode brought to you by Energy Exchange Australia on the extraordinary task of shutting down and removing oil and gas wells, and the lessons that could be learned for the offshore wind industry.State proposes go-betweens to lead negotiations on community benefits from renewables
New guidelines create a state-funded go-between who will negotiate with developers and help communities decide on their preferred plans for funds from renewables.
Is the market operator’s next energy transition plan already out of date?
This year’s energy market forecasts feature a particularly large problem that is likely causing headaches for AEMO – and the culprit is residential batteries.
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State proposes go-betweens to lead negotiations on community benefits from renewables
New guidelines create a state-funded go-between who will negotiate with developers and help communities decide on their preferred plans for funds from renewables.
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