Matt Kean Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Sideshow Barnaby’s anti-net zero crusade labelled a disgrace and “an argument to jack up electricity bills”
Former NSW Liberal Party energy minister Matt Kean slams push to scrap Australia’s net zero target, describing it as a “disgrace” and “an argument to jack up electricity bills.”
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 30, 2025

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Commentary

What’s next for the Climate Change Authority under Matt Kean’s leadership?
The appointment of high-profile NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean to chair the CCA has sparked questions about what this body does. How does it influence climate policy in Australia?
Lesley Hughes

Jun 28, 2024

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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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Coal

Kean taunts Labor with data showing NSW outstrips whole country on renewable starts
Matt Kean strikes back at NSW Labor, pointing to data showing the state outstripping the rest of the country in new renewable and storage projects.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 10, 2023

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NSW funds two new electrolysers as part of $1.5bn plan to slash cost of green hydrogen
Matt Kean announces two new electrolyser projects as part of $1.5 billion to slash technology costs by nearly half and help offset US Inflation Reduction Act.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 3, 2023

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NSW Government

Waratah Super Battery: Australia’s biggest committed battery gets final approval
NSW gives final approval for Waratah Super Battery, before launching into campaign mode as the election battle heats up.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 23, 2023

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NSW Government

“Clean energy arms race:” NSW Labor promises state-owned body modelled on CEFC
NSW Coalition promises an extra $323 million on storage, rooftop solar and small batteries, while Labor proposes new $1 billion state body modelled on CEFC.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 19, 2023

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Renewables

NSW Labor says it will not “rip up” renewable roadmap, but accelerate it instead
NSW Labor denies claims from NSW energy minister that it will tear up the state’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap if it wins the election in March.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 6, 2023

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Featured

NSW shortlists 4.3GW of wind, solar and storage projects in first renewables auction
NSW shortlists 4.3GW of wind, solar and storage projects in first auction in its plan to replace coal with renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 27, 2023

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Renewables

NSW and federal Labor tip another $7.8bn to plug in Snowy 2.0 and boost renewables
Federal Labor and NSW Coalition join forces to fund eight critical electricity transmission and REZ projects, including new lines to “plug Snowy 2.0 into the grid.”
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 21, 2022

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Australia’s biggest network battery to be built at site of demolished coal power station
NSW government confirms that the Waratah “super” battery – the largest of its type in Australia – will be built at site of demolished coal generator.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 16, 2022

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Renewables

NSW hits go on Australia’s biggest shift from coal to renewables
The biggest renewable energy transition plan ever undertaken in Australia gets underway in NSW with launch of Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and first REZ tender.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 4, 2022

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