Mark Wakeham, Author at Renew Economy

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Renewables

Victoria election a chance to catch the wave of renewables
This summer, a huge swell of renewable energy investment is rippling across the globe, and Victoria is perfectly positioned to catch the wave.
Mark Wakeham

Nov 22, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

Victorian Liberal Party goes the full Trump on climate and energy
Australians are used to seeing politics switch to vaudeville when it comes to climate policy. This year we’ve been treated to a new farce.
Mark Wakeham

Jun 20, 2017

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Coal

Hazelwood’s closure: 6 things we learned this week
As the boilers cool down, here’s 6 things we’ve learnt this week from Halewood’s closure, and why we’ve reached point of no return in transition to renewables.
Mark Wakeham

Mar 31, 2017

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What does state leadership on global warming look like?
Victoria has the opportunity to eliminate its greenhouse pollution, create thousands of jobs, and export climate solutions to the world.
Mark Wakeham

Apr 13, 2016

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Transformational or incremental? Victoria’s energy efficiency and productivity challenge
We all know that energy efficiency is the lowest cost, highest benefit, biggest no-brainer when it comes to reducing pollution across our economy. But will government’s embrace it?
Mark Wakeham

Feb 11, 2016

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Victorian Government

Victoria’s climate agenda: How to build new renewables? Part 2
The transformation and decarbonisation of our energy supply also requires a plan to retire the state’s outdated and polluting coal-fired power stations.
Mark Wakeham

Feb 4, 2016

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Victorian Government

Victoria’s climate agenda: will Andrews Government deliver on its promise?
Victoria needs to find new mechanisms to accelerate renewable energy investment and remove some of its most polluting coal generation.
Mark Wakeham

Feb 3, 2016

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Vic budget takes baby steps on environment – must do better
Andrews government’s first budget shows encouraging signs, but can it match the aspirations with funding and policy commitments?
Mark Wakeham

May 5, 2015

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Can the Andrews Government be the leader we need on climate change?
Could Andrews government be leader that we need on climate change? Three processes underway give cause for optimism.
Mark Wakeham

Mar 20, 2015

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Victorian govt failing workers in traditional and emerging industries
Having failed to support manufacturing, Victoria is now discouraging two of the fastest growing new industries – renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Mark Wakeham

Aug 5, 2014

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Burying our heads in the coal in Victoria
Victoria is cutting support for wind farms, solar and energy efficiency, but it is intent on pursuing a brown coal export industry.
Mark Wakeham

Jun 2, 2013

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Contracts for closure: The scheme is not dead
Reports of the death of the contracts for closure scheme are greatly exaggerated. The Gillard government has good reasons to seal this deal.
Mark Wakeham

Aug 21, 2012

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