Clean Energy Investor Group Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

“They are losing patience:” Just one in 10 investors believe Australia will meet renewables target
Investors buoyed by re-election of a Labor government last year are now downbeat, citing transmission, planning and tax issues that put renewables target out of reach.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 8, 2026

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Policy & Planning

A “keep out” sign for investment: Alarm bell sounds over new retrospective tax on renewables
Industry says retrospective tax on renewables announced in budget could deter foreign investment when it’s needed most.
Sophie Vorrath

May 14, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Dutton blames renewables for rising power prices, but bills would be much higher without them
New report finds wind, solar and battery storage has shielded Australian households and businesses from much higher power bills than they would otherwise be paying.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 19, 2025

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Policy & Planning

EPBC green tape is crippling renewables investment as timelines double, report says
An unreformed EPBC is crippling renewables investment, but there are some easy fixes, big investors say.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 12, 2024

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Renewables

Marginal loss factor rules undermining urgent renewables growth, investors warn
Australia’s biggest group of clean energy investors calls for urgent review after release of final calculations on wind and solar generator ratings.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 2, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“We need to get this right:” Pressure mounts on AEMO to reform grid congestion penalties
Investors call for urgent reform of the way grid congestion is managed, saying business as usual could drive away vital investment in new solar and wind projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 8, 2024

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Clean energy investors propose radical rethink of planning rules in NSW
NSW’s draft energy framework will add time, cost and another layer of bureaucracy in a state that needs to remove all three, big investors say.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 24, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Industry calls for renewable energy certificates to be stamped with emissions data
Clean Energy Investor Group calls for emissions data to be stamped on renewable energy certificates – to boost demand for new solar, wind and storage.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 25, 2023

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Policy & Planning

For a 1.5°C aligned electricity sector we need capital – and for capital, we need policy
Australian governments must do all they can to crowd-in private capital at the scale and speed required to deliver on our energy and climate objectives.
Tim Buckley

Apr 12, 2023

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“We need everything, everywhere, all at once:” Industry calls for energy storage scheme
Climate and clean energy leaders call for a national scheme to underpin “massive” investment in large-scale energy storage critical to shift to renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 25, 2022

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Investor group slams ESB as too slow on transmission access reform
Clean Energy Investor Group says Energy Security Board’s slow progress on electricity network transmission access reform is choking investment in renewables.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 7, 2022

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Clean energy investors say grid congestion issues pushing developers offshore
Clean Energy Investor Group calls on market regulators to accelerate market reforms, saying investors may look to other countries.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 6, 2022

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