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Policy & Planning

Coal comfort as Origin vows to halve emissions by 2032
Origin Energy locks in “science-based” target of 50% emissions reduction by 2032. Critics note this is also when its last, ageing coal plant is due to shut.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 14, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

Origin backs NEG, even though it fails to match climate target
Origin Energy’s newly released decarbonisation plan shows the gen-tailer is taking climate change rather more seriously than the Coalition.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 18, 2017

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Smart Energy

Origin teams with UK start-up in SA demand-response trial
Origin Energy rolls out flexible energy trial in South Australia, allowing commercial and industrial customers to align demand with renewables output.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 17, 2017

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Smart Energy

Five new companies selected for EnergyLab Acceleration Program
Start-ups specialising in EV support, energy efficiency for homes and businesses, and the efficient roll-out of solar PV selected among 5 new participants in 12-month clean energy “incubator” program.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 25, 2017

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Commentary

Origin Energy trials solar trading with blockchain start-up Power Ledger
Origin Energy will trial peer-to-peer solar energy trading using the blockchain-based platform of Perth start-up Power Ledger.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 22, 2017

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Origin to add “a Hazelwood” of renewables by 2020, but says CET remains “critical”
Despite an upbeat renewables outlook, Origin Energy CEO says the market is not out of the woods yet, and that for investment to keep up momentum, policy stability remains at a premium, and the introduction of a Clean Energy Target is critical.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 16, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

NSW rooftop solar export tariffs could double from July
Recommended feed in tariff for NSW solar households more than doubles to range of 11.6c/kWh to 14.6c/kWh, reflecting jump in wholesale prices that will affect grid prices.
Giles Parkinson

May 1, 2017

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Origin gas deal brings mothballed Pelican Point back online
Mothballed Pelican Point power station fires up again after Origin agrees to sell it some gas and take its output, possibly giving opening to solar thermal.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 29, 2017

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Solar

Origin signs up for 200MW solar plant in S.A, as PPA prices tumble
Origin Energy reveals its latest PPA as a 200MW project that’s being built by a former coal man in Port Augusta.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Feb 16, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

Origin chief says “clear” emissions policy key to energy market transition
Origin Energy CEO says industry investment in renewables needs clarity around Australia’s emissions reduction targets.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 16, 2017

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Luminous Energy wins approval for 300 MW solar farm in Qld
The Brisbane-based developer has obtained approval to build the solar project near Columboola, southwestern Queensland, after a seven-week review process.
Brian Publicover

Jan 19, 2017

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Markets

Origin Energy to spin off upstream assets, focus on renewables and CSG
Origin Energy plans to float upstream oil and gas business, to focus on CSG and energy markets. Stopped short of fossil fuel exit.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 6, 2016

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