Latest Policy & Planning
Snowy seeks approval to burn six times more diesel than planned at Kurri Kurri gas generator
Snowy Hydro is seeking approval to run the Hunter Power Project entirely on diesel fuel in 2025, in a move that will send the hybrid gas plant’s year-one emissions soaring by up to 80%.
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Breeding grounds, flight paths and climate change: Getting balance right on wind and solar approvals
Environmental approval for wind and solar farms have to consider habitat loss for precious species, but do not yet consider the biggest threat, which is climate change, or the benefits of reduced coal emissions.
Lots of EVs, even more rooftop solar, a gas exodus – and no sun tax: Network sets out 5-year plan
Victoria’s biggest electricity network has published its draft five-year plan for the 2026-31 regulatory period. And there’s a lot going on.
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Snowy seeks approval to burn six times more diesel than planned at Kurri Kurri gas generator
Snowy Hydro is seeking approval to run the Hunter Power Project entirely on diesel fuel in 2025, in a move that will send the hybrid gas plant’s year-one emissions soaring by up to 80%.
Breeding grounds, flight paths and climate change: Getting balance right on wind and solar approvals
Environmental approval for wind and solar farms have to consider habitat loss for precious species, but do not yet consider the biggest threat, which is climate change, or the benefits of reduced coal emissions.Lots of EVs, even more rooftop solar, a gas exodus – and no sun tax: Network sets out 5-year plan
Victoria’s biggest electricity network has published its draft five-year plan for the 2026-31 regulatory period. And there’s a lot going on.
Bon dieu! Hunter Valley solar and battery project seeks approval for site surrounded by coal mines
A solar and battery project proposed for a site surrounded by huge coal mines in the Hunter Valley seeks planning approval.
Labor sets out greener hydrogen strategy, with big new targets and no room for coal
Federal Labor has set out a new plan for Australia to produce at least 15 millions tonnes of renewable hydrogen a year by 2050.
Guarantee of Origin: Move to prove credentials of green goods, set up REGO for renewables
A bill to certify renewable electricity and the carbon footprint of the emerging hydrogen industry has been referred for a Senate inquiry.
