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NSW electricity strategy – will action follow the talk?
Despite a new electricity strategy and emissions reduction target, NSW persists in having no real policy or even good analysis to back them up. And no electric vehicle policy.
David Leitch

Dec 20, 2019

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Policy & Planning

NSW goes to the polls as major parties go quiet on climate, renewables
As NSW prepares to vote in a too-close-to-call election, the silence on the hot-button policy issues of climate change and renewable energy is deafening.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 22, 2019

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Coal

New South Wales energy sector is “ageing and unprepared”
Climate Council calls out “risky business” of NSW’s complete lack of renewable energy and climate policies, while also being home to Australia’s largest and oldest coal fleet.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 27, 2019

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Solar

Rooftop solar, batteries early winners in NSW election race
NSW Coalition and Labor unveil separate pledges to boost distributed renewables in state: a rooftop solar rebate from Labor and zero-interest loans for PV and batteries from LNP.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 11, 2019

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Solar

NSW waves through 900MW solar farm for construction in Riverina
Reach Solar’s 900MW Yarrabee Solar Farm, approved for construction in NSW Riverina, will have capacity to power a city nearly twice the size of Newcastle.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 14, 2019

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Renewables

Clean Energy Council calls for NSW renewables target, as another state election looms
CEC calls on NSW political parties to lift game on renewables with long-term policies to drive investment, and drive down power costs, in lead-up to March 2019 election.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 30, 2018

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Renewables

NSW government unveils plan to bring grid into age of renewables
New South Wales Coalition govt unveils grid upgrade plan, to accommodate the “flood” of new renewable energy capacity in the state’s development pipeline.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 12, 2018

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Solar

Photon Energy plans 316MW solar farm for southern NSW
Netherlands-based solar developer reveals plans to build largest solar farm in NSW – and one of biggest in Australia – a 316MW project near Gunning.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 4, 2017

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Smart Energy

NSW moves to top of class on energy efficiency
NSW government’s draft energy plans take an ambitious, integrated approach to both renewables and energy efficiency – and that’s a big deal for two major reasons.
Luke Menzel

Nov 9, 2016

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Markets

Ausgrid sale great for everyone, except consumers
The sale of Ausgrid has been hailed in many quarters, but consumers have little to celebrate. The price locks in “gold plating” and may lead to higher fixed charges as more consumers turn to solar and storage and the networks look to protect their revenue streams.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 24, 2016

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Renewables

Photo of the Day: Biggest wind turbine blades arrive in Australia
The first of the massive – longest in Australia – wind turbine blades arrive for NSW 175MW White Rock wind farm.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 17, 2016

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Markets

Energy efficiency market update: losing ground in July
The spot Victoria energy efficiency market lost ground rapidly in July, and the softening has continued into early August.
Marco Stella

Aug 4, 2016

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