Angus taylor Archives - Page 8 of 17 - Renew Economy

Coalition hands gas subsidy to billionaire as UN calls for rapid methane cuts
Morrison government to gift more grants to the gas industry as a new UN report says cutting gas emissions key to limiting global warming.
Michael Mazengarb

May 7, 2021

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Hunter Valley businesses say they don’t want Coalition’s gas plant
Morrison government plan to use taxpayer funds to build a new gas plant has been met with a frosty reception by local business and the energy market.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 30, 2021

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Coal

Has the coal lobby got the early drop on key energy market reforms?
As the energy market awaits the Energy Security Board’s proposed reforms, some in the industry believe large incumbent players have received an early drop.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 28, 2021

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Why is DFAT using US wind farm to promote Australia’s climate efforts?
Morrison government uses footage of a Californian wind and solar project while attempting to promote Australia’s climate efforts.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 12, 2021

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Taylor requests yet another review of future grid needs, to deal with “intermittents”
The Morrison government instigates yet another inquiry into the energy system, and it has already backed coal and sidelined renewables before it even started.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 25, 2021

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Coal

Audit office questions Taylor emails as it slams Collinsville coal plant grant
ANAO questions processes to award millions in public funds to coal plant feasibility study, and the use of energy minister Angus Taylor’s private email address.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 19, 2021

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Coal

Stats of Convenience: Morrison selling his climate spin to rest of the world
Morrison deploys his usual spin on Australia’s climate efforts in call with US special envoy John Kerry, but will the world fall for it?
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 18, 2021

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Schott says Taylor’s threat of intervention on Yallourn closure “not helpful”
ESB chief Kerry Schott warns Taylor against market interventions following Yallourn closure announcement, saying such threats are “not helpful”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 11, 2021

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Coal

Victoria and AEMO welcome certainty of Yallourn’s early exit, as Taylor stokes fears
AEMO, the state government and industry welcome early notice of Yallourn closure, with only Angus Taylor warning of dire consequences.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 10, 2021

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Coal

Taylor offers $50 million for CCS projects, despite technology’s troubles
The Morrison government opens applications for $50M in funding for CCS projects, despite higher costs and high profile project failures.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 1, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australian greenhouse gas emissions rebound as Covid-19 restrictions lifted
Australia’s emissions begin to head back up in latest figures, as the Australian economy recovers from the symptoms of Covid-19.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 26, 2021

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“Gas simply not low emissions”: Labor opposes Taylor’s CEFC power grab
Federal Labor to vote against planned changes to CEFC’s investment mandate, saying it does not trust Angus Taylor with expanded powers.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 16, 2021

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