Australia risks becoming dumping ground for world’s worst polluting vehicles because of absence of fuel and vehicle efficiency standards, according to BloombergNEF.
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Infigen defers Flyers Creek decision and other projects, citing Covid-19 risks
Infigen defers financial close of 138MW Flyers Creek Wind Farm, and delays other renewable energy investments, in bid to dodge Coronavirus-related risks.
Fossil fuel lobby to use Covid-19 to push for weaker climate laws
ANU researchers warn that fossil fuel interests will use Covid-19 crisis to pressure governments for repeal of environmental regulations and climate laws.
John Laing Australian wind and solar asset sale stuck in slow lane
Sale of John Laing’s Australian renewables assets reportedly put off till second half of 2020, to wait out impact of Covid-19 on an already shaky market.
Community groups call on Federal government to fund electricity bill relief
Coalition of community groups call for additional government support for homes and small businesses under financial stress to deal with energy costs.
Clean energy industry seeks clarity on renewables as an essential service
Clean Energy Council writes to governments to seek clarification of clean energy sector’s status as an essential service under Covid-19 response.
Major power stations consider isolation to protect workers from Covid-19
Australia’s energy companies have ramped up protections for key operational workers at Australia’s largest power stations and may include the total isolation of staff in a bid to protect power supplies from the spread of Covid-19.
COAG focuses on COVID-19 response, slashes agenda on reform
COAG Energy Council to focus on the immediate response to Coronavirus, as energy ministers work to ensure Australia maintains secure energy supplies.
Coronavirus could deliver first global solar market contraction since 1980s, says BNEF
Bloomberg New Energy Finance says hit to demand as Coronavirus takes hold could make 2020 the “first down year for solar capacity addition” in several decades.
More clean energy and climate events hit by Coronavirus, COAG may choose video
More key clean energy conference and seminars postponed due to virus, with key COAG meeting now likely to be held via video-link.
