Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

“More complex and deeper than I had imagined:” Energy czar sees rise in solar project complaints
Wind projects still dominate complaints to energy czar, but solar complaints are rising and the relationship between communities and the energy industry is precarious.
Rachel Williamson

May 12, 2026

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Renewables

“Scientific dead end:” The new push to get wind turbine syndrome back on the radar
Infrasound as a health issue is popping up again in Facebook groups and in real life talks, as proponents return to old pseudoscientific claims.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Renewable energy czar locks onto near neighbour insurance fears, offers national fix
Renewable energy neighbours are worried about being on the hook for damage, and now the energy czar wants to put those fears to bed.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 4, 2025

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Renewables

Energy czar wants clarity over who is responsible for end-of-life wind and solar projects
Australia needs a national system for looking after funds allocated for decommissioning renewables projects, and better rules guiding how it’s done.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 27, 2025

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Renewables

Renewable developer rating scheme delayed, will be followed by “strict” regulations if it doesn’t work
There’s no sign of the developer rating scheme yet and AEIC Tony Mahar is focused on getting it and the other eight Dyer recommendations implemented.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 6, 2025

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Renewables

Renewables sector “letting frustrations fester,” says new energy infrastructure czar
Tony Mahar isn’t seeing enough action to implement the Dyer review recommendations, despite early adoptions and promises.
Rachel Williamson

May 6, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Renewable developer rating scheme: What is it, and will it solve our social licence problem?
Renewable energy developers are about to get ratings. How will it work, and what will it do?
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 6, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Call for developer rating scheme, as review finds “material distrust” of renewables, transmission
Review finds poor community engagement is causing distrust of renewables and transmission project developers – and sets out a plan to fix the problem.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 2, 2024

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