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Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing
One local council votes to oppose solar projects proposed for “irrigated or irrigable” land. It’s the latest example of local governments flexing their muscle.
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Network giant uses contentious new transmission line to boost regional mobile coverage
Network giant integrates vital telecommunications equipment directly onto the huge powerlines that make up a major new transmission link.
NZ orders networks to “buy back” rooftop solar during peaks, in suite of DER-boosting reforms
No rebates has meant slow rooftop solar uptake in NZ. But a range of progressive electricity market reforms is seeking to unlock the full value of distributed energy for consumers and the grid.
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Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing
One local council votes to oppose solar projects proposed for “irrigated or irrigable” land. It’s the latest example of local governments flexing their muscle.
Network giant uses contentious new transmission line to boost regional mobile coverage
Network giant integrates vital telecommunications equipment directly onto the huge powerlines that make up a major new transmission link.NZ orders networks to “buy back” rooftop solar during peaks, in suite of DER-boosting reforms
No rebates has meant slow rooftop solar uptake in NZ. But a range of progressive electricity market reforms is seeking to unlock the full value of distributed energy for consumers and the grid.
Coal to liquids: Coalition’s latest energy brain-fart is their craziest yet, and that takes some doing
Coalition’s proposed solution to the fossil fuel crisis is its craziest yet. Meanwhile, credible solutions – cleaner, quicker and cheaper – are right in front of us.
Bill shock: The up to $420 price gap between “median” electricity plans and lowest deals on offer
Difference between median retail electricity market offers and the lowest offer available to households could be hundreds of dollars in missed annual savings, new report finds.
Governments urged to share costs of gas network death spiral, as rule maker lays down the law
Calls for governments to get their plans – and subsidies – in order, as the AEMC sets out the final rules for managing the gas network death spiral.
“It’s a risky strategy:” Why delaying coal closures may backfire on price and reliability
Governments have allowed coal closures to be delayed in the name of grid reliability and lower prices. But they are likely in for an unpleasant surprise.
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