ACT Archives - Renew Economy

New home electrification pilot targets “those who need it most”
Canberrans suffering from chronic ill-health are the focus of a new pilot offering up to $10,000 to quit gas, shift to efficient electric appliances.
Sophie Vorrath

May 12, 2023

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ACT reaps dividend from 100 pct renewables as energy bills fall despite market chaos
Canberra households will see their electricity costs fall from 1 July, as renewables contracts shield consumers from surging wholesale electricity prices.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 6, 2022

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Electric cars and homes: Rugby great joins push to electrify Australia
Independent ACT senate candidate and former Wallabies captain says Australians could slash energy bills and emissions by going electric.
Michael Mazengarb

May 3, 2022

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ACT consumers face rise in energy costs due to locked in wind and solar deals
ACT’s network utility warns local consumers face higher bill for 100% renewable electricity – as locked in wind and solar prices offset wholesale price falls.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 6, 2021

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ACT Greens commit to $50 million electric vehicle plan, $10,000 grants
ACT Greens promise $50 million fund to give people and businesses $10,000 towards buying an electric car or motorbike.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 7, 2020

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ACT electricity prices to drop after reaching 100% renewable target
Canberrans set to enjoy a cut to their electricity prices, after completing the transition to 100 per cent renewable electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 9, 2020

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Canberra records 18 per cent fall in emissions as renewables kick in
ACT records 18 per cent fall in greenhouse gas emissions as the territory’s wind and solar supplies come online, but a tougher challenge looms in transport emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

May 5, 2020

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Evoenergy turns to renewable gas as ACT’s zero emissions target looms
ACT’s gas phase-out gains momentum as Evoenergy recognises it may not be viable to connect new homes to the gas network and looks to renewable alternatives.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 4, 2020

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Canberra electricity prices set to fall, thanks to 100% renewables plan
ACT households expected to enjoy falls in electricity prices thanks to renewables, while consumers say electricity bills and tariffs still too complicated.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 5, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Canberra households reject gas as ACT moves to end mandatory connections
ACT Government to end mandatory roll-out of gas infrastructure to new houses, as households begin dramatic shift away from the fossil fuel.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 17, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

ACT completes shift to 100% renewables, eyes EV transition
The ACT government is finalising its shift to 100 per cent renewables and is now focused on decarbonising transport with a shift to electric vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 27, 2019

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ACT looks beyond 2020 renewables target, seals community solar off-take deal
The ACT doubles down on its renewable energy commitments as Australia’s largest community solar farm moves towards construction after securing funding.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 24, 2019

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