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$1 trillion solar, wind finance to outstrip oil and gas industry
Renewable energy finance vehicles, YieldCos, likely to rapidly outpace their fossil fuel rivals, and represent more than $1 trillion of investment in coming years. Another sign of the global investment shift to wind and solar, a trend that could bypass Abbott’s Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 20, 2015

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CEFC looks to fast-track push into EVs and battery storage
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation says it will provide $50 million to FirstMac, a non-bank lender with a $6.5 billion portfolio that issues finance primarily via on-line portals.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 8, 2015

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Commentary

Abbott’s environment agenda is even harsher than he promised
Environmental protection is being given a lower priority than it has by any federal government since first environmental legislation was introduced 40 years ago.
Ian Lowe

Sep 1, 2014

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Commentary

Climate policy: could it be the boxing PM’s glass jaw?
Tony Abbott owes his job and political reincarnation to his crude perspective on climate change. But his policy will not serve the nation well.
Nick Rowley

Apr 3, 2014

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CEFC saved in the Senate – a rare win for Australian renewables
The CEFC closure bill has been rejected in the Senate. But will a short term reprieve lead to long term salvation?
Giles Parkinson

Dec 11, 2013

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Climate and science policy: The Coalition’s first 90 days
From abolition to emissions; a comprehensive list of the Abbott government’s climate change and science policy decisions since the election.
Luke Menzies

Dec 10, 2013

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CEFC could deliver half Australia’s CO2 cuts, and make money
The under-siege CEFC says it could achieve half of Australia’s emissions reductions out to 2020, at no cost to the taxpayer – and still return money to the struggling Federal Budget. So will ideology and sloganeering triumph over smart policy?
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2013

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Policy & Planning

Tony Abbott may need CEFC to save Direct Action
Tony Abbott faces a near impossible task tailoring Direct Action to meet current and future emission reduction targets. The CEFC could deliver abatement at negative cost to the government, and help solve its problems about what to do with ageing coal assets.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 7, 2013

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Can the Clean Energy Future package be completely disbanded?
Tony Abbott is about to discover that scrapping some elements of Labor’s Clean Energy Future package could prove a messy – and risky – business.
Noni Shannon

Sep 10, 2013

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Roadmap for 100% renewables: How the Greens would get there
Greens plan to fast-track Australia to 100% renewables – 90% by 2030 – would boost the RET, beef up the CEFC and redesign the grid.
Christine Milne

Jul 2, 2013

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Can we do without the Clean Energy Finance Corporation?
With plans to dump the CEFC, how will the Coalition ensure Australia supports the range of renewable technologies needed to transform our energy sector?
Jenny Riesz

Jun 26, 2013

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100 pct renewables: it may be closer than we think
The goal of having 100 per cent renewable energy is no longer a mere aspiration, it could be inevitable. The plunging technology costs of wind and solar have unleashed economic forces that could be unstoppable.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 8, 2013

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