Governments
Australian Federal Government Coal Governments NSW Government
Coalition to fast-track three NSW projects, including St Baker’s coal plan
Morrison promises to fast-track assessment of three NSW projects, including Trevor St Baker's coal plant upgrade, as part of deal with NSW.
AGL Angus Taylor Australian Federal Government Coal Governments People Utilities
Massive $300m bill to keep Liddell online, but not reliable, for 3 more years
Leaked conclusions from the Liddell taskforce say it would cost $300 million to keep two units operating until 2026, and won't solve reliability issues.
Governments NSW Government Renewables Solar Utility PV Victorian Government Wind
Solar and wind curtailment reached record levels in 2019, says AEMO
AEMO says curtailment reaches record levels - partly due to new constraints on solar farms in Victoria and NSW, and to impacts of negative pricing events.
Governments Renewables Rooftop PV Solar Western Australian Government Wind
West Australia grid officially hits more than 50% renewables for first time
AEMO data shows the Western Australia grid's solar and wind generators combined to supply 51% of underlying system demand in November of 2019.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments
Independent Zali Steggall eyes end of ‘climate wars’ with zero carbon bill
Steggall unveils climate bill that aims for zero emissions by 2050, and seeks bipartisan support through a "conscience" vote.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Coal Governments
Coalition compares wind and solar to “dole bludgers”, pushes for coal, nuclear
Coalition dials up rhetoric against wind and solar, as right wing compares renewables to "dole bludgers" and demands new coal, while moderates back nuclear.
Australian Federal Government Battery Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government Renewables Solar Storage
Huge solar, wind storage project in Queensland touted as “battery of the north”
Renewable Energy Partners says a proposed scheme to combine solar, wind and pumped hydro storage in Queensland could become the "battery of the north."
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments
Coalition hands out $4 million to pursue new coal generator in Queensland
First move by new pro-coal resources minister Keith Pitt is to team with Angus Taylor to announce $4m grant to pursue new coal generator in north Queensland.
Australian Federal Government BMW Electric Vehicles Governments Tesla
Coalition passes on Teslas to pick diesels for new COMCAR fleet
COMCAR fleet, that serves Australia's politicians snubs EVs to choose "fuel-efficient" BMW diesel sedan after "desk-top" assessment rejects Tesla EVs.
Angus Taylor CleanTech Bites Coal Governments People Renewables Solar Wind
Welcome to Taylor-ball: How the game has changed in Australia’s energy markets
Coalition says it's "all about markets", but nearly every action it takes is effectively blocking new energy investment. And the biggest bollard is Angus Taylor's UNGI scheme.
