Hugh Saddler Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

“Tax excess profits:” Higher taxes, not subsidies, could be key to solving energy crisis
Taxing the ‘super profits’ of gas companies could help governments cut the energy costs of consumers, and fund energy efficiency improvements.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 9, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Renewables do heavy lifting on emissions, but gas policy gets in the way in WA
Renewables responsible for Australia’s emissions cuts, while gas reservation policy in WA outweighs benefits in that state.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 13, 2022

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Record wind and solar pushed emissions and prices lower in 2021
New analysis shows Australia achieving record highs for wind and solar, pushing emissions and prices down. But gas and oil remain well entrenched.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 8, 2021

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Renewables keep crunching Australia’s electricity emissions – no thanks to federal policy
Latest National Energy Emissions Audits show large-scale renewables generation – increasingly big solar – still driving steady fall in electricity sector emissions, while a thriving rooftop PV market cancels out any increase in grid power consumption. But will the dearth of federal policy take a toll?
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 9, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Wind, solar eat further into coal supply on NEM, as Coalition pushes for more coal supply on NEM
Canavan says Australia’s “fragile electricity system” needs more “reliable” “baseload” power. TAI report shows booming renewables displacing black coal generation for first time ever, and rooftop solar pulling weight in summer heat.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 21, 2019

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Renewables

Renewables hit new record, but overall emissions canter in wrong direction
Eight new solar farms added to NEM in past two months means renewables share of electricity generation continues to break records. But overall emissions still cantering in wrong direction.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 30, 2018

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Renewables

New solar and wind the “only thing” pushing down power prices
As Coalition ramps up attack on wind and solar, new report finds new renewable generation coming online the “only thing” currently helping lower electricity prices in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 17, 2018

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Australia’s electricity emissions jump 5.5% since Coalition dumps carbon price
Australia’s electricity emissions up 5.5% since Coalition dumped carbon price. Jump in demand to support LNG exports. No new wind farms added to main grid for 1st time in decade. Meanwhile, govt to allow coal plants to continue emitting at highest levels, no penalty.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 6, 2016

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Australia sees biggest jump in electricity emissions since 2001
The Australian electricity sector has recorded its biggest jump in emissions since 2001, as coal generators increase output after repeal of carbon price.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 4, 2015

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