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AEMO worries about ageing coal fleet and summer extremes, wants new tools
AEMO concerned about reliability of thermal assets, saying multiple generator failures could put reliability at risk. And it wants a new standard put in place that recognises uncontrollable events.
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Climate policy vacuum boosting investor focus on low-carbon assets
A new survey shows the lack of climate policy guidance from Canberra has given rise to a new breed of utlra-engaged, low-carbon focused investors.
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Finally, Australia is about to have a plan to de-carbonise the grid
AEMO's plan to layout a pathway to largely decarbonise the Australian grid by 2050 is hugely significant.
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Federal government needs to stop the magical gas merry go round
Hearing the New South Wales government rush through two import gas terminals approvals is like revisiting the fantasy world of Mary Poppins.
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AEMO models “step change” shift to renewables for 20-year planning blueprint
AEMO to model "step change" in renewables, the only scenario in its 20-year planning blue-print that fits in with Paris climate targets.
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Morrison and Jones give Pacific Islands the middle finger on climate
In the end, it was hard to distinguish between what shock jock Alan Jones said about the Pacific Islands forum, and what Australian prime minister Scott Morrison did.
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Australia tells Pacific Islands to “reflect” on climate action, dial down “crisis” talk
More detail on Australia's efforts with the red pen at the Pacific Islands Forum, deleting all but one mention of coal, and pushing for climate "reflection" rather than action.
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Feather dust-up: Energy institutions fall out over wind’s role in S.A. blackout
Major differences emerge between AEMO and the industry regulator and rule-makers over role of wind farm "feathering" in S.A. blackout and what to do about it.
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RBA issues another warning to companies to take climate risks seriously
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle issues fresh climate warning, telling risk managers to use their skills to account for climate change financial risks.
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Solar investors give Australia wide berth, thanks to Morrison’s lump of coal
New Energy Solar says international investors won't put money into Australia solar industry because image of Morrison and his lump of coal is burned into their memory.
