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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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Governments

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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Governments

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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Policy & Planning

ACT slams Coalition’s “Alice in Wonderland” climate and energy policy
ACT energy minister slams Federal Government on climate and energy, joining NSW minister and ESB chair Kerry Schott calling for a coherent approach to clean energy transition.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 14, 2019

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Policy & Planning

ACT declares climate change emergency – slams federal government failure to act
ACT becomes first state or territory to make formal declaration of climate emergency and calls on federal support for jurisdictions to prepare for climate change impacts.
Michael Mazengarb

May 16, 2019

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Press Releases

ACT recognised for forward thinking behind reverse auctions
The ACT Government’s innovative reverse auctions for renewable energy investment last night won the Innovative Solutions category of the Institute for Public Administration’s 2017 Public Sector Innovation Awards.
Shane Rattenbury

Jul 27, 2017

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ACT to source 10% of demand from rooftop solar
ACT has so far installed 45MW of rooftop solar, but expects this to grow quickly, despite the territory having relatively low cost of electricity.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 25, 2015

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