ACT government Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Renew Economy

ACT secures two big batteries for Canberra and record low price for wind
ACT government secures record low prices in new wind auction, while Neoen and GPG will also build two big batteries in the national capital.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 8, 2020

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Policy & Planning

ACT government to build first all-electric hospital, powered by renewables
The ACT government will build the first all-electric hospital, allowing it to run entirely on renewable energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 2, 2020

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ACT bucks trend, to include emissions in new planning decisions
The ACT parliament legislates to force major developments to account for their greenhouse gas emissions during planning process.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 26, 2020

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ACT Labor promises zero interest loans for solar and batteries, as election looms
ACT Labor becomes the latest to offer zero interest loans for solar and storage through its first election promise ahead of an October poll.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 4, 2020

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ACT set to ban waste incineration for energy, citing community concerns
The ACT is set to ban waste incineration to energy projects, concluding the potential impacts to public health could not be justified.
Michael Mazengarb

May 29, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Canberra is a model for using climate action to drive economic recovery, minister says
ACT climate change minister says action on climate change is a win-win for economic development, and should be used to drive a post Covid-19 economic recovery.
Michael Mazengarb

May 6, 2020

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ACT faces tough fight to shake itself free of gas, after going green on power supply
The ACT may become the first battle ground over gas, as the fossil fuel may prove harder to substitute compared to shift to renewable electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 4, 2019

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Canberra’s green machines: ACT reaches 100% renewable electricity target
Hornsdale 3 wind farm begins supply to ACT, taking national capital to its target of 100% renewable electricity, cutting emissions and delivering a major economic boost.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 1, 2019

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How the ACT’s 100% renewable electricity target is saving households cash
ACT has demonstrated how turning to renewables can slash emissions, and protect customers from soaring electricity prices.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 20, 2019

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Australia’s capital to be first city outside Europe to transition to 100% renewables
ACT to become the first jurisdiction outside Europe to complete the switch from fossil fuel electricity to a grid powered completely by renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 18, 2019

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ACT to phase out gas as it launches next stage to zero carbon strategy
After success of its 100% renewable electricity target, ACT sets its sights on phasing out gas in next phase of ambitious climate strategy.
Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson

Sep 16, 2019

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Policy & Planning

ACT unveils scheme to encourage households to quit gas
ACT energy efficiency scheme expanded to support a transition away from gas, as ACT Government targets next stage of emissions reductions.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 16, 2019

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