Grant King Archives - Renew Economy

Matt Kean to helm Climate Change Authority, says no to nuclear
The CCA’s role is likely to become more important in the lead up to a federal election set to focus on net zero.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 24, 2024

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Policy & Planning

How Angus Taylor handed a $1.3 billion windfall to carbon traders
Angus Taylor has handed billions in value back to carbon traders following his decision to make changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 8, 2022

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Grant King flags “secret society” working to lift nuclear power ban
Climate Change Authority chair Grant King says there is a “secret society” that is pushing to remove Australia’s ban on nuclear power.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 7, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Taylor slammed for “stacking gas lobbyists” on Climate Change Authority
Taylor stacks Climate Change Authority with fossil fuel allies, including former Origin CEO Grant King, and the head of the so-called “greenhouse mafia”.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 9, 2021

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Renewables

Former Origin and BCA head Grant King to chair ambitious renewables developer CWP
Former Origin energy chief, and long-time antagonist of the renewables sector, Grant King, appointed as chair of ambitious renewables developer CWP Renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 5, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Morrison to redirect climate funds to carbon capture and big emitters
Secretive “King Review” into emissions policies released, with the Morrison government to funnel climate funds into carbon capture and big emitters.
Michael Mazengarb

May 19, 2020

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Taylor, department refuse to release findings of ‘expert panel’ into emissions reductions
Angus Taylor again refuses to details of advice to government about energy and emissions policies, refusing a RenewEconomy FOI request.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 29, 2020

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Angus Taylor’s secret consultation on emissions cuts stacked towards big emitters
Taylor’s secret review of emissions policy has heavily skewed its consultation towards Australia’s biggest emitters and the fossil fuel lobby.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 21, 2020

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Taylor’s ‘expert panel’ in search of emissions reductions shuts out clean energy sector
The Morrison Government’s ‘expert panel’ has shut out the clean energy sector in its search for extra emissions reductions.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 1, 2019

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Coalition turns to fossil fuel lobby to lead “secret” review of climate policy
Angus Taylor appoints two leaders of Australia’s fossil fuels lobby to conduct a climate policy review behind closed doors.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 30, 2019

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Renewables

Origin chief sides with Coalition, takes swipe at state renewable targets
Grant King takes parting shot at state-based renewable energy targets at Origin Energy AGM, repeating Coalition line that they make transition harder, more expensive.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 19, 2016

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Interview: Origin’s Grant King on big solar, small solar, plunging fossil fuels
Origin Energy CEO talks plunging cost of big solar, growth in rooftop solar, battery storage, and some key ongoing industry issues.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 18, 2016

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