Angus Taylor

CleanTech Bites

Is Angus Taylor on a one-man mission to stop wind and solar?
Energy minister Angus Taylor appears to be on a one man mission to fulfil the destiny wished of him by his supporters – to stop wind and solar in their tracks.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 10, 2019

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Governments

ACCC new push to end rooftop solar subsidies appears to get support from Taylor
ACCC’s Rod Sims says costs of network over-investment and solar subsidies should be pushed onto taxpayers to bring electricity prices down.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 10, 2019

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Governments

Victoria to “go it alone” on energy reliability, says D’Ambrosio
Victoria’s energy minister says state will “go it alone” on energy reliability, after becoming frustrated by the federal energy minister Angus Taylor’s failure to drive reform.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 9, 2019

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Coal

‘We have crossed the threshold’ – Taylor repeats claim of too much wind and solar
Angus Taylor says Australia has over invested in renewables and ignores emerging role of battery storage in maintaining reliable supply.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 9, 2019

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Governments

Schott labels Liddell and Bayswater “dinosaurs” in slapdown of Coalition’s coal plans
ESB chair says propping up old coal generators is a bad idea – other technologies are better placed to secure reliable power; and hails performance of Tesla big battery.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 9, 2019

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Governments

Taylor finally calls COAG meeting, but will he face up to clean energy future?
Reluctant Angus Taylor finally sets a date to face up to COAG Energy Council as state ministers grow impatient with lack of progress.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Sep 24, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Behind closed doors: Australia pushes reputation as world’s leading fossil fuel dealer
Scott Morrison opts to spend time touring a US box factory owned by a Liberal Party donor, instead of attending the UN climate leaders summit in New York.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 23, 2019

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Governments

AGL says it can live with big stick, as industry raises concerns about unprecedented powers
Big stick just “another piece of information to take into account’ according to AGL, as industry expresses its concerns.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 20, 2019

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Policy & Planning

ANU to explore renewable energy exports for Australia, with Taylor’s backing
An ANU research intitiative seeks to redefine Australia’s approach to trade in the Asia-Pacific region, including a focus on renewable energy exports.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 19, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Saudi oil attack highlights Australia’s vulnerability – and failure to embrace EVs
Australia’s dependence on imported oil – and federal government’s ongoing failure to minimise this through renewable and EV policies – in spotlight, after bombing of Saudi oil plant.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 16, 2019

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