NSW ministers called on to prevent “wholesale destruction” of Kosciuszko National Park by Snowy 2.0 transmission line works.
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Reliability Obligation triggered for first time, to fill gap left by Liddell closure
Regulators trigger Retailer Reliability Obligation for the very first time, acting to fill a generation shortfall to be left by closure of Liddell.
NSW to fast-track approvals for Morrison’s wished-for gas generator
NSW planning minister grants proposed Kurri Kurri gas power station ‘critical’ status, fast tracking Morrison’s latest energy market intervention.
CEFC chips in to help fund transmission links for Snowy 2.0
CEFC strikes $125m deal with TransGrid to deliver new network infrastructure, helping to fund Snowy 2.0’s connection to the main grid.
Snowy Hydro pumps up its numbers, but do they hold water?
Snowy Hydro is using unpublished negative price data to boost prospects of Snowy 2.0’s commercial success. But the claims raise more questions than answers.
Snowy Hydro finances squeezed after tough year, but still wants to step on the gas
Snowy Hydro reports fall in profits after year impacted by bushfires and lower energy prices, placing pressure on plans to expand its generation portfolio.
FRV lands “green loan” to finance 90MW solar project in NSW
FRV lands “green loan” from ING to finance new 90MW solar farm in NSW.
Snowy credit downgraded, would need new federal funds for any gas play
S&P downgrades Snowy Hydro, saying its debt would be rated “junk” without backing of federal government, and plans for new gas generator rely on more government money.
Morrison performs massive backflip on Liddell gigawatt gas plan
Morrison back-flips on plans to build 1GW gas generator in Hunter Valley, conceding that a fraction of that was needed to replace Liddell. “I’m interested in doing,” he said.
Former Abbott business adviser and wind and solar critic appointed to Snowy board
A former Abbott business adviser, who once called for Snowy Hydro to privatised, and renewables critic, has been appointed to the Snowy Hydro board.