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Electrification

CEFC backs construction of two all-electric, renewable powered apartment buildings
The project will deliver 196 net zero-ready apartments in stage one, fully powered by renewables and fitted out with all-electric, “high-performing” appliances.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 30, 2023

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Smart Energy

CEFC boosts investment in energy efficient “build-to rent” apartments
Federal government’s green bank boosts its investment to $75 million in the construction of rent-only apartments built at minimum of 7.5 NatHERS stars.
Jacinta Bowler

Jun 29, 2023

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Battery

Community battery adds new note to Project Symphony virtual power plant
A community battery has been commissioned in the Perth suburb of Harrisdale to play an integral role in the state’s massive virtual power plant pilot.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 28, 2023

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Storage

Goldfields town to mine rooftop solar as community battery gets green light
Powercor will use federal grant funding to build its first regional grid-side community battery, in a town where 37% of households have solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 27, 2023

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Electrification

Electric homes, cars and government buildings: ACT budget boosts bid to quit gas
ACT 2023-24 budget sets aside major new funding for home energy upgrades, to get gas out of government operations, and to support electric vehicle uptake.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2023

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Solar

BHP plans 550MW of wind, solar and storage as Pilbara mines go electric
BHP planning wind, solar and storage to supply its Pilbara mine sites, and the extra power needed to electrify its haulage and train fleet.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 23, 2023

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Electrification

Electrified homes are paying for the gas death spiral
Want to go electric? There’s now a conspicuous mandated cost barrier standing in the way of a cleaner, safer, more affordable home.
Tim Forcey & Alan Pears

Jun 19, 2023

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Electrification

All-electric homes save money and emissions. New gas connections should be banned
Governments could make it easier for people and bring emissions-reduction targets closer to reality. Here’s how.
Esther Suckling

Jun 19, 2023

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Gas

Victoria comes under pressure to ban new home gas connections
Pressure is building on Victoria to ramp up its gas phaseout, following reports of companies luring consumers to switch from electric appliances to gas.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 14, 2023

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Gas

ACT passes first law in Australia banning gas in new homes, as fossil empire strikes back
ACT votes through law to ban new gas connections for homes and businesses, in a major coup for electrification and a new blow to the fossil fuel lobby.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 8, 2023

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