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David Leitch is a regular contributor to Renew Economy. He is principal at ITK, specialising in analysis of electricity, gas and decarbonisation drawn from 33 years experience in stockbroking research & analysis for UBS, JPMorgan and predecessor firms.
Coal Governments Renewables Victorian Government
Renewables driving “fundamental change” as Victoria leaves coal behind
Renewables creating "unprecedented change" in Victorian energy system, as solar and wind prepare to replace the state's ageing coal fleet according to AEMO.
G20 nations continue to double-down on coal, spending at least $US63.9 billion on the fossil fuel annually, according to a new report published this month.
Governments Renewables Synergy Utilities Western Australian Government
Synergy caught between high gas costs and falling renewable prices
WA Government owned Synergy has forecast substantial losses as the emergence of cheap renewables squeezes its coal and gas heavy fleet out of the market.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments Solar
Pauline Hanson’s anti-solar rant confuses panels with mirrors, facts with falsehoods
A failed Queensland solar thermal project has become the latest target of the post-election facts-don’t-matter campaign against renewables in Australia.
Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Queensland clears way for Adani to begin work on Galilee basin “carbon bomb”
Queensland Government grants Adani approval for groundwater management plans, as project clears last major hurdle before construction commences.
Coal Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar Utility PV Wind
Solar, wind threaten global coal fleet as technology costs continue to fall
Solar and wind projects are now the cheapest source of electricity in most countries as IRENA sees renewables undercutting existing coal plants on cost.
Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Adani edges closer to mine start as Queensland accepts plans for endangered finch
Adani mine requires just one further environmental approval as Queensland Government grants expedited approval for management plans for endangered black throated finch.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Galilee Basin “carbon bomb” about to explode as coal and gas developers rush in
Rush of new fossil fuel projects, egged on by the Coalition Government, is likely to push global emissions higher while ACCC warns gas producers on prices.
Climate Coal Governments Markets United Kingdom
Britain goes record 10 days without coal power – and counting
Great Britain chalks up 10 consecutive days without coal power generation – an achievement the grid operator predicts will soon become the "new normal."
Australian Federal Government Coal Governments News & Commentary
Coal industry tightens embrace with Coalition as ex minister becomes MCA chair
The links between the Coalition and the coal lobby grow ever tighter, as new Minerals Council chair Helen Coonan seeks to fast-track new coal mine approvals.
