Queensland Government Archives - Page 3 of 3 - Renew Economy

Queensland creates $2bn renewable and hydrogen fund to “supercharge” jobs
The Queensland government will ramp up its investments in clean energy and green manufacturing, through a $2 billion renewable and hydrogen fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 10, 2021

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Queensland to study huge new pumped hydro project in post Callide storage push
Queensland to look at new 1,000MW pumped hydro energy project as it accelerates its energy storage push after the Callide coal explosion.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 8, 2021

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Utilities

Tarong coal generator to add 150MW big battery in Queensland “battery blitz”
Queensland government reveals the Tarong coal plant would become host of new big battery, as it deals with the fallout of recent coal plant failures.
Michael Mazengarb

May 27, 2021

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Coal

Stanwell CEO quits after falling out with Palaszczuk government over future of coal plants
Stanwell CEO quits after Queensland government objects to comments suggesting the company was preparing for the closure of the company’s coal plants.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 27, 2021

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NSW tips $70m into Hunter hydrogen hub as coal closures loom
NSW tips $70 million into a hydrogen hub in the Hunter Region, Queensland appoints a hydrogen taskforce and the federal government names a hydrogen advisor.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 12, 2021

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Stanwell issues calls for renewable energy deals, as it plans for life after coal
Queensland government owned Stanwell Corporation calls for offers of new wind and solar investment opportunities.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 24, 2021

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Coal

46,000 join class action against Queensland coal plants
Australia’s largest ever energy class action, brought against two Queensland government owned power companies, starts Federal Court action.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 21, 2021

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Coal

Queensland budget delivers $500m renewables fund, as coal plant revenues slump
Queensland budget delivers $500 million renewable energy fund, set to underpin wind and solar boom, while coal plant write-downs cut government revenues.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 1, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Queensland farmers to be paid “reef credits” to reduce coral-killing pollutants
HSBC and the Queensland Government become the first buyers of ‘reef credits’, under a new scheme to limit pollution flowing into the Great Barrier Reef.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 22, 2020

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Press Releases

Commerical buildings get new nabers and save on energy costs
From 1 July 2017, the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Program will extend to commercial building spaces of 1,000 square metres and more, helping more businesses save on their energy costs.
Federal Government

Jun 29, 2017

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Press Releases

Cairns Port prepares for the arrival of thirty story high wind turbines
Eight cargo vessels containing enormous blades, wind towers and more than 450 components for Queensland’s largest wind farm project, RATCH Australia’s Mount Emerald Wind Farm, will soon transit through the Port of Cairns in a boost to local economies.
Queensland Government

Jun 29, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

Queensland rejects battery swap, but restricts use of storage with premium tariffs
Queensland decides against proposed voluntary “buy out” of premium solar feed in tariffs in exchange for battery storage, but announces new rules to stop premium tariffs being rorted by batteries.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 21, 2017

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