Australian Federal Government Archives - Page 5 of 293 - Renew Economy

Solar banks and electrification: Governments invest $206m to close the energy gap
Federal and New South Wales governments tip $206m into energy upgrades for social housing, and launch Solar Banks scheme for homes unable to access solar.
Joshua S Hill & Sophie Vorrath

Jan 15, 2024

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Fossil tax tweak promises to squeeze more money from gas super profits
Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says proposed changes to the PRRT will mean the offshore gas industry “pays more tax sooner.”
Rachel Williamson

Jan 15, 2024

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Is Flotation out of the race? Offshore wind rumours swirl as Gippsland decision looms
As reports emerge that Flotation Energy’s 1.5GW proposal has been rejected, we look at what we do and don’t know about the projects that will make up Australia’s first offshore wind zone.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Jan 15, 2024

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Star of the South: First offshore wind farm still on track, despite port veto
The leading contender for Australia’s first offshore wind project is unfazed by the veto of a port assembly plant to protect wetlands.
Marion Rae

Jan 13, 2024

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Australia called out for grid queues, policy gaps in race to triple global renewables
IEA says COP28 goal of tripling renewables within reach after unprecedented global growth in 2023. But Australia among countries holding back the pace.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 12, 2024

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Forrest backtracks on “filthy” fossils, supports development of gas terminal
Having once pledged not to “mangle the process” by using anything but renewables to fuel his energy plans, Andrew Forrest says some imported gas is necessary.
Luke Costin

Jan 11, 2024

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Policy & Planning

As Earth records hottest year, Coalition digs in against climate action and renewables
As the world takes in the horrifying data on the world’s hottest year on record, the federal opposition is gearing up to fight 2035 emissions targets and rally against renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 10, 2024

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Solar

After a year of smashing records, will 2024 be the year we take rooftop solar seriously?
The latest SunWiz data shows Australia’s rooftop solar market growth is showing now signs of slowing – making 2024 the year we must take its role in the energy mix seriously.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 9, 2024

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Big new push for Australian made solar as Tindo pitches $100m module gigafactory
Australia’s first and only homegrown solar panel manufacturer wants to go giga-scale – but says the right federal government support will be crucial.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 8, 2024

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Major blow to offshore wind as critical port project ruled environmentally “unacceptable”
The new year delivers a major blow to Australia’s nascent offshore wind industry, with plans for a critical port hub ruled out by the federal environment minister.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 8, 2024

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Policy & Planning

John Howard killed emissions trading plan in 2003 after industry lobbying – cabinet papers
Cabinet papers reveal John Howard killed proposed emissions trading scheme in 2003 after meeting “industry” leaders. Even Joe “wind turbines are offensive” Hockey was on board.
Kat Wong

Jan 1, 2024

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Hydrogen

Six of “world’s largest” green hydrogen projects shortlisted for headstart funding
Six projects totalling more than 3.5GW of hydrogen electrolyser capacity shortlisted for Australia’s Hydrogen Headstart program, but Fortescue projects a notable absentee.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 20, 2023

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