Lily D'Ambrosio Archives - Renew Economy

Hydrogen

Victoria to legislate “first of its kind” 2035 renewable gas target for industrial use
Victoria says it will be the first state in Australia to legislate a target for non-fossil gas, and is calling for a national scheme.
Rachel Williamson

May 1, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Stick to the facts, stick to the plan:” Energy minister urges industry to ignore nuclear “fantasy”
Victorian energy minister says the state will be 95 pct renewable by the time Dutton delivers his “fantasy” nuclear projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“On track and on time:” D’Ambrosio insists Victoria’s first offshore wind auction will not be delayed
Victoria’s energy minister says reports the state will delay its first offshore wind auction are “just wrong,” with developers “chomping at the bit to go to that next stage.”
Sophie Vorrath

May 2, 2024

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Renewables

Australia’s first offshore wind auction could open within months, contracts awarded by end of 2026
Victoria energy minister says government making good progress towards first offshore wind auction, despite port infrastructure setback.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 18, 2024

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Storage

Victoria and South Australia seek 2,400MWh of storage in fast-tracked capacity tender
Victoria and South Australia to share 2,400MWh of new storage capacity under new tender to fill gaps created by closure of coal and gas generators.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 30, 2023

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Featured

Closure deal on Australia’s dirtiest power station kills hopes of early 100pct renewables
A deal between AGL and the Victoria government to lock in a 2035 closure date for Loy Yang A kills hopes that the country could accelerate its path to 100 pct renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 21, 2023

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Policy & Planning

D’Ambrosio: We can’t sit around waiting for coal plants to close
Victoria says it couldn’t “sit around” waiting for coal plants to close, and insists state government ownership of energy will ensure profits kept in the state.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 21, 2022

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Victoria counts on $30 billion of offshore wind, not much solar, to replace coal
Victoria assumes more than half of the investment in its 95 per cent renewables target will be in offshore wind, with little in utility scale solar.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 21, 2022

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Victorian Government

Victoria seeks smarter ideas than solar taxes to manage grid voltage
Victoria seeks input into long-term strategy for managing grid voltage, and an alternative to constraints on rooftop solar.
Michael Mazengarb

May 25, 2022

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Victoria’s big offshore wind plans
Victorian energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio on state’s landmark offshore wind target, prospects for green hydrogen, coal retirements, the AGL play, and local industry.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 11, 2022

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Wind

Offshore wind a massive opportunity for green hydrogen, D’Ambrosio says
Victoria’s offshore wind target will not just help fill the hole created by coal, but also boost green hydrogen opportunities, energy minister says.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 11, 2022

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Victorian Government

Victoria’s offshore wind plan is biggest thing since Loy Yang. Shame the media missed it
We are living through a revolution in energy policy in Australia. I cannot recall when last I sat down to write a column with as much relish as this one.
Bruce Mountain

Mar 7, 2022

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