Victorian Government

Victorian Government

Victoria gives nod to “fairer” time-of-use tariffs for rooftop solar
Victorian government to shift solar feed-in tariffs to time-of-use pricing, in move to better reflect the value of the state’s rooftop solar generation, and their environmental benefits.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 26, 2016

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Victorian Government

Andrews Government can match the Victorian RET with a transparent target for community owned renewables
The Victorian Parliament is currently running an inquiry into community energy projects to find out what the benefits are and how to implement best practice policies that will see community energy grow across the state.
Yes2Renewables

Oct 26, 2016

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Storage

Finkel to lead NEM review, but states hold to renewable targets
Alan Finkel to lead a review of Australia’s electricity market, but states hold to individual renewable targets after Coalition failed to offer a post 2020 target. Battery storage a major focus.
Giles Parkinson and Jonathan Gifford

Oct 7, 2016

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Renewables

Victoria: Turnbull has no credibility on climate and clean energy policy
Victoria says Turnbull government has no credibility on climate and clean energy policies, and it will not bow to pressure to scrap or reduce its 40% renewables target.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 4, 2016

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Renewables

Know your NEM: Big questions over Victoria renewables target
South Australia electricity price falls; Infigen Energy gives up 30%; why biggest gas pipeline operator is no saint; and the big questions over Victoria renewable energy target.
David Leitch

Sep 19, 2016

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Markets

Are retailers failing to properly value rooftop solar generation?
According to the Victorian pricing authority – yes they are. But is this a “market failure” that justifies regulatory intervention, or are we missing something?
Bruce Mountain

Sep 16, 2016

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Governments

Victoria’s new renewables policy, and why it could learn from South Africa
Victoria plans biggest investment in new generation capacity in Australia since creation of the National Electricity Market. It would do well to learn from South Africa.
Bruce Mountain and Vivienne Roberts

Sep 15, 2016

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Solar

A small win for rooftop solar as Victorian regulator outlines fairer tariffs
Victoria regulator makes landmark decision on solar feed in tariffs that could have implications for other states. But does it go far enough?
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 15, 2016

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Policy & Planning

New coal plans in Victoria, South Australia under scrutiny
EPA to scrutinise Engie plan to burn more coal at Loy Yang B, while BHP Billiton is reported to be considering re-opening the closed coal generator in Port Augusta.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 13, 2016

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Renewables

NZ wind producer Tilt Renewables names Melbourne as regional HQ
Tilt Renewables, the new entity created by a split in assets of NZ utility Trustpower, will be based in Melbourne, with “significant” development plans for Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 8, 2016

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