Governments
Australian Federal Government
Governments
Renewables
Solar
The NEG’s dead – let states and territories lead on energy
So the NEG is dead – where to now? It’s time for politics to adopt the renewables model: a decentralised and distributed framework.
Australian Federal Government
Electric Cars
Electric Vehicles
Governments
Death by tailpipe emissions: What number is acceptable?
There are many sections of industry and the public that can see the benefits of electric transportation; unfortunately we have a small group of politicians that believe otherwise.
Australian Federal Government
Coal
Governments
“I am not afraid to say the c-word, coal, coal, coal”- Nationals deputy
Nationals celebrate ditching of emissions targets from NEG and a push for new dispatchable generation: "Coal, coal, coal," says the deputy leader.
Governments
Solar
Victorian Government
Energy Insiders Podcast: Lily D’Ambrosio and the big solar deal
Lily D’Ambrosio talks about the state’s big rooftop solar initiative; David Leitch accuses Rod Sims of stepping over the line; and why price caps could cause bills to rise.
Origin supports ACCC call to wind up the federal rooftop solar subsidy early, citing savings to consumers.
Governments
Solar
Victorian Government
Victoria Labor pledges $1.2 billion in rebates, loans for rooftop solar
Victoria Labor government proposes rebates and zero interest loans to encourage another 650,000 homes to install another 2.6GW of rooftop solar.
Governments
Queensland Government
Renewables
Solar
“No need for new coal:” Sun Metals formally opens solar farm in “George” town
Premier Palaszczuk officially opens Sun Metals solar farm, the first large-scale solar farm built directly by major energy user.
Australian Federal Government
Climate
Governments
Renewables
Video of the Day: Why the NEG will not deliver on emissions, reliability, or prices
Senior advisor at Melbourne University's Climate and Energy College explains why the National Energy Guarantee won't deliver any of its three promises.
Australian Federal Government
Climate
Governments
Immoral or selfish? How to make NEG the lesser of two evils
Politicians who understand climate science and endorse the NEG target are, simply put, evil. Corporate leaders who support such a target should consult their insurance policies, their board and...
Australian Federal Government
Coal
Governments
Any new coal generator will force the early closure of another
Anything deviating from transitioning to a reliable, firmed renewable grid will end up costing Australians and Australian business more in the long run.