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Plans for one of Australia’s biggest new gas plants sail through EPBC queue in just over two weeks

As wind generation proposals get stuck in EPBC limbo, plans for what could be the biggest new gas plant in Australia have been given the all-clear in just weeks.
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Australians are still not keen on solar and battery VPPs. Is it a tariff problem, or lack of trust?

Much more work needs to be done to create consumer protections and change tariffs to convince households to sign up to VPPs, new study finds.
Race to renewables drives record year for green bank – and sends it past $100 billion milestone

Race to renewables drives record year for green bank – and sends it past $100 billion milestone

The federal government’s green bank has closed the books on another record-setting year, including finance to help break Australia’s wind drought and to build the first stage of Marinus Link.

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Plans for one of Australia’s biggest new gas plants sail through EPBC queue in just over two weeks

Plans for one of Australia’s biggest new gas plants sail through EPBC queue in just over two weeks

As wind generation proposals get stuck in EPBC limbo, plans for what could be the biggest new gas plant in Australia have been given the all-clear in just weeks.
Australians are still not keen on solar and battery VPPs. Is it a tariff problem, or lack of trust?

Australians are still not keen on solar and battery VPPs. Is it a tariff problem, or lack of trust?

Much more work needs to be done to create consumer protections and change tariffs to convince households to sign up to VPPs, new study finds.
Race to renewables drives record year for green bank – and sends it past $100 billion milestone

Race to renewables drives record year for green bank – and sends it past $100 billion milestone

The federal government’s green bank has closed the books on another record-setting year, including finance to help break Australia’s wind drought and to build the first stage of Marinus Link.
AEMO review rejects radical change of governance, green lights auction house exit

AEMO review rejects radical change of governance, green lights auction house exit

AEMO should retain its control over long term planning but get rid of investment-driven ASL, review recommends.
Factories and farms will deliver the next solar boom: But watch out for PV and battery cowboys

Factories and farms will deliver the next solar boom: But watch out for PV and battery cowboys

Solar industry is still buzzing with the promise of “insane” new demand from the rebate changes. But a few warnings and caveats are starting to emerge, too.
Australian lithium refining pilot gets government funding for “cleanest and most cost efficient” technology

Australian lithium refining pilot gets government funding for “cleanest and most cost efficient” technology

Australian lithium refining technology that says it can be powered by renewables and uses no water or chemicals gets Arena funding for pilot plant.
Bowen launches review of emission caps and credits for Australia’s biggest carbon polluters

Bowen launches review of emission caps and credits for Australia’s biggest carbon polluters

Policy review will investigate settings for Australia’s 2030 and 2035 emissions reduction targets.
Australia’s first offshore wind auction is “going ahead as planned,” new energy minister confirms

Australia’s first offshore wind auction is “going ahead as planned,” new energy minister confirms

Victoria’s newly appointed energy minister says the state will go ahead as planned with Australia’s first ever offshore wind auction, despite speculation of further delays.