Helen Haines Archives - Renew Economy

Independents want rooftop solar scheme to support two million home batteries
Helen Haines says a proposal to reward batteries with renewable energy certificates could see an extra two million household batteries installed.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 14, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Independents and Greens hope to break climate deadlock by seizing balance of power
Tim Wilson suggests debate cooling over emissions targets, but Labor, the Greens and Independents are ready for an election climate fight.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 8, 2022

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Haines’ Local Power Agency plan could be huge boost for community energy projects
Independent MP’s proposed Local Power Agency receives backing from community energy groups who say ARENA and CEFC won’t deal with community projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 27, 2021

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Twenty micro-grid projects get funding, including communities hit by bushfires
The federal government will fund 20 microgrid projects, to boost strength of regional grids during natural disasters and increase renewables use.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 27, 2021

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Local power: MP wants community ownership in every new wind and solar project
Barnaby Joyce urged to back $467m plan to boost community ownership of wind and solar projects because it will benefit farmers and regions.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 28, 2021

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Haines proposes $483m Local Power Agency to help communities buy in to wind and solar
Independent MP Helen Haines introduces legislation to establish a new Australian Local Power Agency to support community ownership of renewable energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 22, 2021

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Independent MP launches $483m Local Power Plan to boost community energy
Federal independent Helen Haines has launched a Local Power Plan to support communities to own and share the benefits of wind and solar.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 23, 2020

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Crossbench pushes Coalition to support ISP and community renewables projects
Federal crossbenchers call for the creation of a dedicated community energy agency, to support local investment in wind and solar.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 24, 2020

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Renewables

How community-owned renewables could lead Australia’s Covid-19 recovery plans
Independent MP Helen Haines leading regional groups arguing community energy – including wind, solar and battery storage – should form major plank of Covid-19 recovery plans.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 12, 2020

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