carbon neutral Archives - Renew Economy

Coal

Renewables, EVs and hydrogen key to zero-carbon mining, BHP says
BHP says switching diesel for electricity, and hydrogen for coal, will be key to a transition to carbon neutral resources sector.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 9, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Telstra hints at energy retail move, says carbon cuts a matter for companies, not customers
Telstra’s Ben Burge says corporates must take direct responsibility for customer emissions, alludes to Telstra’s plans for a carbon-neutral electricity retailer.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 3, 2020

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Policy & Planning

TPG launches carbon neutral mobile brand, powered by renewables
TPG telecom launches a new low-cost, carbon neutral and 100% renewably powered mobile brand, called felix.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 19, 2020

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Policy & Planning

China changes the game on climate action, for renewables and for coal
China’s new carbon neutral target will need an unprecedented renewables roll-out, but its biggest impact could be outside of China.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 28, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Telstra becomes carbon neutral, but forced to buy most carbon offsets in India
Telstra laments lack of abatement opportunities in Australia as it turns to India for offsets that enabled it to declare itself carbon neutral.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2020

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Renewables

AGL to offer customers carbon neutral options, but coal generators to stay
AGL, the country’s biggest emitter, to offer customers carbon neutral options on all energy products, but won’t fast-track the closure of its coal generators.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 30, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s biggest steel city targets net zero emissions by 2050
Wollongong, the NSW home to Australia’s biggest steelworks, has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050, with a view to reducing that timeline to 2030.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 12, 2019

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Building and precincts to go carbon neutral
The Turnbull Government today launched the National Carbon Offset Standard for buildings and precincts
The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP

Oct 9, 2017

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Renewables

How South Australia can function reliably while moving to 100% renewables
Biggest challenge in moving to 100% renewable energy will be meeting the 2-3 hours of peak demand during evenings. This will require a mix of different technologies and strategies.
Mark Diesendorf

Feb 23, 2017

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Smart Energy

Sydney Opera House to go carbon neutral by 2023
Sydney Opera House’s new Environmental Sustainability Plan aims to cut total energy use by 20% and boost recycling to 85% by 2023.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 1, 2016

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CleanTech Bites

Adelaide reports big solar + storage uptake as it heads to carbon neutrality
Adelaide Council says solar and storage incentive scheme a success as it aims to become “world’s first” carbon neutral city.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 8, 2016

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