Hazelwood
Engie to auction off old coal plant parts in series of online auctions starting in September. Get your bidding fingers ready.
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Hazelwood gone today – Liddell gone tomorrow. Are we ready?
Early action on transmission should be at the top of the new Energy Security Board’s agenda if we are to connect enough wind and solar and hydro to replace...
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Low emissions target: Energy security needs a carrot and a stick
The proposed low emissions target is not a big vote winner for the Coalition, but doing nothing may well be a vote loser. These considerations may outweigh the risk...
In a major win, the Andrews Labor Government has reached agreement with all 3 generators to participate in the landmark worker transfer scheme to help displaced Hazelwood workers.
The roar of the furnaces, the rattle of the conveyors, and the occasional whoop of a siren marked out both day and night at Hazelwood. The distant hum has...
Hazelwood closure is most potent symbol of an energy market that has failed consumers. The future is localised generation, and faster, cleaner, cheaper power. The incumbents need to learn...
Australia is closing one of the world's dirtiest coal power plants. Witness Hazelwood's emissions disappear before your eyes.
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Victoria to subsidise solar, efficiency for homes in Latrobe Valley
With Hazelwood set to close, Andrews government unveils $5m scheme to install solar PV, hot water at 1,000 Latrobe Valley homes.
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Portland smelter rescue deal to cost Victoria $1.1 billion over 4 years
The bailout of the Portland aluminium smelter is arguably the dumbest thing the normally sensible Andrews Labor state Government will have committed to. And it will bear direct subsidy...
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Australia rooftop solar market recovers late in 2016, but falls short of target
The Australian rooftop solar market made a strong recovery late in 2016 to slightly beat the 2015 figure, and the early indications look for for the new year.