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State rolls out red carpet for four new wind projects in race to replace ageing coal generators

Four wind farms and a green steel plant have been put on the development fast-track – the first to get priority treatment under new state legislation.
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Massive pine plantation wind project, with giant battery, seeks to thread needle of federal environment approval

Proponent of a massive wind and battery project in pine plantation near Canberra seeks federal green tick.
This lobby barely blinks when Trump threatens genocide, but is in meltdown when Bowen talks wind and solar

This lobby barely blinks when Trump threatens genocide, but is in meltdown when Bowen talks wind and solar

This lobby has no issue with Trump’s wild threats, but it is demanding regime change in Australia’s energy ministry on account of its support for wind, solar and EVs.

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State rolls out red carpet for four new wind projects in race to replace ageing coal generators

State rolls out red carpet for four new wind projects in race to replace ageing coal generators

Four wind farms and a green steel plant have been put on the development fast-track – the first to get priority treatment under new state legislation.
Massive pine plantation wind project, with giant battery, seeks to thread needle of federal environment approval

Massive pine plantation wind project, with giant battery, seeks to thread needle of federal environment approval

Proponent of a massive wind and battery project in pine plantation near Canberra seeks federal green tick.
This lobby barely blinks when Trump threatens genocide, but is in meltdown when Bowen talks wind and solar

This lobby barely blinks when Trump threatens genocide, but is in meltdown when Bowen talks wind and solar

This lobby has no issue with Trump’s wild threats, but it is demanding regime change in Australia’s energy ministry on account of its support for wind, solar and EVs.
Most heavy emitters blow their carbon budgets, but Bowen sees “clear sign” Safeguard Mechanism is working

Most heavy emitters blow their carbon budgets, but Bowen sees “clear sign” Safeguard Mechanism is working

New data shows that of the 208 heavy emitters covered by the Safeguard Mechanism, 141 facilities exceeded their allocated baselines and resorted to offsets.
“This is a $6.5 billion opportunity:” Industry claps back at toxic political fear-mongering on solar waste

“This is a $6.5 billion opportunity:” Industry claps back at toxic political fear-mongering on solar waste

PV industry hits back at Coalition claims solar panels are made up of toxic materials that “will not recycle” and that reusing and recycling panels is an economic dead end.
State extends solar rebates for apartments for an extra year, to meet “huge interest”

State extends solar rebates for apartments for an extra year, to meet “huge interest”

State government announces extension of Solar for Apartments program, to help more households traditionally locked out of solar to share in lower electricity bills.
Can networks solve Australia’s “chicken-and-egg” EV problem? The battle for control of kerbside charging

Can networks solve Australia’s “chicken-and-egg” EV problem? The battle for control of kerbside charging

Network companies say they have a simple fix for the “chicken-and-egg” EV uptake problem – let us roll out kerbside chargers. Critics say, check the history books.
Queensland LNP want oil and gas project fast-tracked, even as it erects stop sign for wind and solar

Queensland LNP want oil and gas project fast-tracked, even as it erects stop sign for wind and solar

Queensland is launching a last ditch fight against the EPBC reforms as it tries to shoehorn its new oil and gas project into the fast track assessment pathway.