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Policy & Planning

Queensland writes clean energy and climate targets into law, but LNP baulks at “risky” renewables
Pressure grows on federal Labor as Queensland passes ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target with bipartisan support. But LNP refuses to agree to renewables targets.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 19, 2024

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Renewables

Want to fight climate change? Triple global renewables target to 11TW by 2030
Governments shouldn’t coast using fat wind and solar pipelines when they could achieve so much more, says a new report.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 21, 2023

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Renewables

RET is still the best: Why it’s time to renew Australia’s renewable energy policy
To have any chance of hitting our overall emission reduction targets, we must speed up the rollout of renewables. There’s an obvious solution to this problem.
Tim Nelson, Joel Gilmore & Tahlia Nolan

Oct 19, 2023

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Renewables

Extend the RET, expert says, and don’t pay coal plants for a job they can’t do
AGL’s former chief economist says an extension of the RET will get Australia’s renewables transition back on track – while paying to keep open coal is just “bizarre.”
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 15, 2023

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Why a capacity mechanism will require revived Renewable Energy Target
Could a revival of the federal Renewable Energy Target be the ideal complement to a capacity mechanism to accelerate the transition to clean energy?
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 19, 2022

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Independents want rooftop solar scheme to support two million home batteries
Helen Haines says a proposal to reward batteries with renewable energy certificates could see an extra two million household batteries installed.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 14, 2022

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Queensland auditor general says state may miss 50pct renewables target
Queensland energy minister admits there’s “more work to do” after review suggests state could miss its 50 per cent renewables target.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 26, 2021

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Renewables

Boral targets 100% renewables by 2025, along with batteries and hydrogen
Concrete and building materials giant “exploring all options” to meet a 2025 renewables target for its energy needs – outside of its Berrima cement kiln.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 6, 2021

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The RET is met but it’s corporate demand driving renewables growth, says regulator
Clean Energy Regulator reports strong start for carbon and clean energy markets in 2021, but industry remains concerned by prevailing headwinds.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 24, 2021

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Electric Cars

Victoria urged to drop registration fees for EVs, set end date for ICE sales
Victoria’s peak infrastructure advisory body recommends dropping registration fees for EVs, going all-electric in government and bus fleets, and setting end date for ICE vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 10, 2020

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Renewables

Victoria passes half-way mark on road to 50% renewables by 2030
Victoria says it has officially met its interim renewable energy target of 25 per cent by 2020, as it gears up to double that number over next 10 years.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 9, 2020

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Renewables

Tasmania Liberal government tables 200 per cent renewables bill
Legislation tabled to lock in Tasmania’s 200% renewables target, underpinning plan to make it the “battery of the Nation,” or at least of Victoria.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 16, 2020

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