Canberra Archives - Renew Economy

Electrification

Government backs trial of one-stop-shop platform to make home electrification less daunting for households
Federal government backs trial for 1,000 households in national capital that will use a specially designed digital “one stop shop” to make home electrification less daunting.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 17, 2026

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Commentary

The new Parliament can secure a sustainable future for Australian homes. Here’s how.
Electrification and improved energy efficiency save households money, reduce government spending on healthcare, and make communities more resilient.
Alana West

Jun 4, 2025

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Featured

ACT reaps dividend from 100 pct renewables as energy bills fall despite market chaos
Canberra households will see their electricity costs fall from 1 July, as renewables contracts shield consumers from surging wholesale electricity prices.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 6, 2022

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How going 100 pct renewables will shield one part of Australia from surging power prices
With the electricity market in crisis, one Australian jurisdiction could be shielded from higher prices thanks to buying 100 per cent renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 2, 2022

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Battery

ACT seeks proposals for massive 250MW ‘Big Canberra Battery’ network
ACT issues call for proposals for massive 250MW network of distributed big batteries.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 16, 2021

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Other Good Stuff

Construction begins at Australia’s largest community-owned solar farm
Construction starts at SolarShare’s 1MW Majura solar farm, set to be one of Australia’s largest community owned solar projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 29, 2020

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ACT electricity prices to drop after reaching 100% renewable target
Canberrans set to enjoy a cut to their electricity prices, after completing the transition to 100 per cent renewable electricity.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 9, 2020

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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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Wind

Crookwell 2 wind farm opens, in win for local farmers and ACT power prices
Crookwell wind farm opens in the heart of Angus Taylor’s electorate – but the energy minister, a long time anti-wind campaigner, did not attend the opening.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 5, 2018

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Electric Vehicles

ACT aims for zero carbon transport sector, with launch of EV plan
Having locked in 100 per cent renewable energy for its electricity needs, the ACT is now turning to zero emissions for transport.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 7, 2016

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Storage

Eight energy companies win ACT battery storage auction
ACT names 8 winners of $2m funding to roll-out 2MW solar-integrated battery storage across 600+ homes and businesses.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 1, 2016

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Solar

ACT opens solar scheme to low-income households
ACT opens $2m pilot program to provide access to solar rooftop to those households least able to afford it – or high electricity bills.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 20, 2016

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