ACT government Archives - Renew Economy

How going 100 pct renewables will shield one part of Australia from surging power prices
With the electricity market in crisis, one Australian jurisdiction could be shielded from higher prices thanks to buying 100 per cent renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 2, 2022

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ACT seeks to create short list for 250MW Canberra Big Battery project
The ACT government has issued its call for potential proponents to deliver its 250MW Canberra Big Battery.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 23, 2021

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Battery

ACT says it receives 42 proposals for ground-breaking Canberra Big Battery
A plan to build a 250MW Canberra Big Battery attracts strong interest for the biggest aggregation of distributed batteries in the country.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 16, 2021

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Battery

ACT seeks proposals for massive 250MW ‘Big Canberra Battery’ network
ACT issues call for proposals for massive 250MW network of distributed big batteries.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 16, 2021

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ACT to investigate how to further grow Canberra’s renewables sector
A new ACT parliamentary inquiry to identify opportunities to position Canberra as a national renewables innovation hub.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 2, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Solar, batteries and “EV revolution” targeted in ACT budget
The ACT government outlines a $307 million, five-year spend on new clean energy measures, including batteries, rooftop solar and electric vehicles.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 21, 2021

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Nation’s capital celebrates strong year for households embracing solar power
ACT government celebrates strong uptake of rooftop solar, with more than 4,200 systems added in 2020.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 14, 2021

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ACT beats 2020 emissions reduction target, achieving 45 pct cut since 1990
ACT announces it has overachieved its 2020 emissions target, reducing emissions by 45 per cent, thanks to a shift to 100 per cent renewable electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 4, 2020

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Policy & Planning

ACT chief minister Barr to focus on battery storage in split portfolio with Rattenbury
A shake up to the ACT cabinet, with chief minister Andrew Barr and Greens leader Shane Rattenbury splitting ministries for climate and emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 3, 2020

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Labor and Greens ink deal in ACT, lock in battery and EV support and gas phase out
ACT Labor and Greens ink new power-sharing deal, including deal to phase-out gas by 2045, build large-scale energy storage and incentives for EV uptake.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 2, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Climate and clean energy leaders win big in New Zealand, ACT elections
Voters endorse strong climate change and clean energy policies, as Jacinda Ardern returned in New Zealand and the Greens win big in the ACT.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 18, 2020

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ACT grants to support hydrogen, EV and “rugged portable solar” trials
Rugged portable solar, hydrogen storage, faster EV charging and residential batteries to replace gas share in grants awarded by ACT government.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 10, 2020

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